« Quand les temples deviennent des tombes ». La perception des sanctuaires dans la pensée tardive

Abstract

In this paper, I propose to explore the reasons why fourth and fifth century Neoplatonic philosophers visited shrines and manifested their traditional devotion in the face of the expansion of Christianity. I will focus on the role and significance of shrines and statues for Neoplatonist philosophers, trying to highlight the religious and philosophical response to the socio-cultural changes taking place.

Keywords

• sanctuaries
• sacred spaces
• Neoplatonism
• statues
• Late Antiquity