RR Spotlight Drs. Marco Pasi and Wouter Hanegraaff: Celebrating the HHP Centre's 25th Anniversary

In this special interview focusing on an important milestone in academia, Drs. Marco Pasi and Wouter Hanegraaff share their thoughts and opinions as they reflect on 25 years of work at the Centre for the History of Hermetic Philosophies and Related Currents, otherwise known as the HHP Centre, at the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. The Centre was established in 1999 and has had an enormous impact on the development of the study of esotericism in the academy. Former director Prof. Dr. Wouter Hanegraaff opens by giving a background of the Centre - what led to its foundation, who founded it, its inspiration, and his role in the Centre. Current director Dr. Marco Pasi continues by sharing his own history with the Centre and the present-day activities, and both share their insights regarding the achievements and challenges the Centre has experienced in the past 25 years. Congratulations to all those involved in the formation of and contribution to this esteemed group! Many thanks to both gentlemen for their time and collaboration. This video was produced by Stephanie Shea of Rejected Religion in collaboration with the HHP Centre. For more information about the Centre and its activities, please visit the website - www.amsterdamhermetica.nl/. Theme music: Stephanie Shea Copyright September 2024