FAQ About Hypatia
How was Hypatia received by her contemporaries?
Hypatia was highly respected by her contemporaries as a thinker and teacher. She was regarded as a wise and virtuous individual who drew many students and followers from different parts of the world to Alexandria. Despite the eventual hostility that led to her tragic death, she was praised by her students and other intellectuals of the time for her extensive knowledge, teaching skills, and moral integrity.
