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Ancient World

193 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 10 ratings

The Ancient World Podcast is about the deep Treasures of the Past, the Greek Tradition, the Biblical Stories, the Roman Empire and the Great Rebirth of the Florentine Renaissance. Enjoy!

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The Greek and Roman Epics, and the Personal Journey. w/Sean Eckmann!

June 06, 2022 09:45 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MB

A new conversation with Sean Eckmann from Mythos & Logos, where we're looking at the role of emotion, passion, and intervention of the metaphorical Gods in the Ancient Epics of the Iliad, Odyssey and Virgil's Aeneid. Sean's youtube channel is here: mythosandlogos.net - and the first of his three videos on these great epics is coming out in a few weeks. Enjoy! Leave us a comment, questions and feedback for this episode here! https://awpodcast.com/episodes/the-greek-and-roman-epics-and-the...

Episode 10 - The Escape, and Seeing the Stars

May 19, 2022 07:05 - 9 minutes - 8.37 MB

The Pilgrim and Virgil run over to Lucifer, and start climbing down his giant body. At the midpoint the whole world flips upside-down, and after climbing up a small tunnel, they come out - and once again can see the stars. Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 9 - The Deepest Pit

May 17, 2022 09:45 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

The Pilgrim and Virgil start walking on the Lake of Ice, and deeper into the darkness. They meet Ugolino and Ruggieri, and then later in the distance - something looking like a giant windmill. Then they see that it's Lucifer, with his enormous wings. Thanks for listening! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 9 - The deepest Pit, and Cocytus

May 17, 2022 09:45 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

The Pilgrim and Virgil start walking on the Lake of Ice, and deeper into the darkness. They meet Ugolino and Ruggieri, and then later in the distance - something looking like a giant windmill. Then they see that it's Lucifer, with his enormous wings. Thanks for listening! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 8 - The Ten Ditches

May 15, 2022 09:45 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

The Pilgrim and Virgil move on through the ten ditches of Fraud, and learn some important lessons about lies, and about Intellectual Hubris. Then they come to the Well with the Giants. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @AncientWorldOrg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 8 - The ten Ditches, and the Well

May 15, 2022 09:45 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

The Pilgrim and Virgil move on through the ten ditches of Fraud, and learn some important lessons about lies, and about Intellectual Hubris. Then they come to the Well with the Giants. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @AncientWorldOrg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 7 - The Lower Inferno

May 13, 2022 09:45 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Virgil explains the overall structure of the Inferno to the Pilgrim, and the three deepest circles. Then they walk through the seventh circle, and meet the monster Geryon, flying them down into the Abyss. Thanks for listening! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 6 - The City of the Underworld

May 11, 2022 08:45 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MB

Virgil tries to open up the Gates to the Underworld, but the demons slam the door in his face. Then comes the Help, walking across the River Styx. Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 5 - The Circles of Passions, and Virtue

May 09, 2022 10:15 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MB

The Pilgrim and Virgil travel through the four circles of Incontinence, and speak with the souls who were controlled by their passions, rather than reason, in life. Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 5 - The Circles of Passion

May 09, 2022 10:15 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MB

The Pilgrim and Virgil travel through the four circles of Incontinence, and speak with the souls who were controlled by their passions, rather than reason, in life. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @AncientWorldOrg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 5 - The Circles of Passions

May 09, 2022 10:15 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MB

The Pilgrim and Virgil travel through the four circles of Incontinence, and speak with the souls who were controlled by their passions, rather than reason, in life. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @AncientWorldOrg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 4 - Limbo, and Aristotle.

May 07, 2022 09:45 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MB

The Pilgrim wakes up on the other side of the river Acheron, and enters the first Circle, with Limbo. We'll also look at the overall structure of Dante's Inferno and Aristotle's Moral Philosophy. Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter: @AncientWorldOrg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Canto 3, The GATE

May 05, 2022 09:45 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

Virgil and the Pilgrim pass through the Gate, and reach the river Acheron, with the boatman CHARON. The horrors of Inferno makes the Pilgrim pass out at the shores. Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter: @AncientWorldOrg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 3 - The Gate

May 05, 2022 09:45 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

Virgil and the Pilgrim pass through the Gate, and reach the river Acheron, with the boatman Charon. The horrors of Inferno makes the Pilgrim pass out at the shores. Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter: @AncientWorldOrg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 3 - The GATE

May 05, 2022 09:45 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

Virgil and the Pilgrim pass through the Gate, and reach the river Acheron, with the boatman CHARON. The horrors of Inferno makes the Pilgrim pass out at the shores. Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter: @AncientWorldOrg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 2 - Beatrice

May 03, 2022 10:55 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MB

After deciding to go with Virgil, the Pilgrim is suddenly full of doubts and changes his mind. Then Virgil explains why he has come, and who is supporting them. Enjoy! Follow us on twitter! @AncientWorldOrg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Canto 2, Beatrice.

May 03, 2022 10:55 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MB

After deciding to go with Virgil, the Pilgrim is suddenly full of doubts and changes his mind. Then Virgil explains why he has come, and who is supporting them. Enjoy! Follow us on twitter! @AncientWorldOrg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dante's INFERNO: Episode 1

May 02, 2022 09:15 - 10 minutes - 9.64 MB

A new series! We'll look at the first book in Dante's Divine Comedy, with brief overviews and highlights - and how this work is relevant for understanding life and navigating the world better. In this episode we'll look at the opening, in chapter 1. Thanks for listening! Follow us on twitter! @AncientWorldOrg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dante's INFERNO: Canto I

May 02, 2022 09:15 - 10 minutes - 9.64 MB

A new series! We'll look at the first book in Dante's Divine Comedy, with brief overviews and highlights - and how this work is relevant for understanding life and navigating the world better. In this episode we'll look at the opening, in chapter 1. Thanks for listening! Follow us on twitter! @AncientWorldOrg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dante's Inferno: Canto I

May 02, 2022 09:15 - 10 minutes - 9.64 MB

A new series! We'll look at the first book in Dante's Divine Comedy, with brief overviews and highlights - and how this work is relevant for understanding life and navigating the world better. In this episode we'll look at the opening, in chapter 1. Thanks for listening! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dante's Inferno: Episode 1

May 02, 2022 09:15 - 10 minutes - 9.64 MB

A new series! We'll look at the first book in Dante's Divine Comedy, with brief overviews and highlights - and how this work is relevant for understanding life and navigating the world better. In this episode we'll look at the opening, in chapter 1. Thanks for listening! Follow us on twitter! @AncientWorldOrg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dante's INFERNO: Canto 1

May 02, 2022 09:15 - 10 minutes - 9.64 MB

A new series! We'll look at the first book in Dante's Divine Comedy, with brief overviews and highlights - and how this work is relevant for understanding life and navigating the world better. In this episode we'll look at the opening, in chapter 1. Thanks for listening! Follow us on twitter! @AncientWorldOrg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Ancient World, and Today.

April 17, 2022 08:15 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MB

How the Ancient Wisdom is sometimes also Current Wisdom - a second excerpt from the interview we did with Adam Bishop, host of the Unlimited Opinions Podcast earlier this week. Full interview is here: https://apple.co/3xoqRNz Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Ancient World and Today.

April 17, 2022 08:15 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MB

How the Ancient Wisdom is sometimes also Current Wisdom - a second excerpt from the interview we did with Adam Bishop, host of the Unlimited Opinions Podcast earlier this week. Full interview is here: https://apple.co/3xoqRNz Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mythology and the Stories we tell

April 14, 2022 09:15 - 2 minutes - 2.13 MB

The role of myth and stories in the understanding of Ancient Cultures - a quick excerpt from an interview we did with Adam Bishop, host of the Unlimited Opinions Podcast this week. Full interview is here: https://apple.co/3xoqRNz Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Etymology - the meaning of "Easter" and "Equinox"!

April 11, 2022 07:45 - 3 minutes - 3.06 MB

The origins of the words "Easter", "Pasqua" (In the Italian), and "Equinox". Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sordello's Poem "Blacatz", and its echo in The Valley of Princes.

April 07, 2022 12:25 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

A look at the Sordello's most famous Provençal Poem "Blacatz" (c. 1240), and how Dante draws inspiration from this poem in his description of the Valley of Princes in Canto VII of the Purgatory. Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Epic Poem "Aeneid" by Virgil, the Founding Story of the Roman Empire

April 03, 2022 14:29 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

We're currently publishing a 10 episode series on the "Aeneid" by Virgil (from 29-19 BC) on the subscription podcast for the Ancient World, and its influence and connections with Dante's Divine Comedy. ($2/mnth: https://patreon.com/ancientworld) This episode is a brief summary of some of the highlights, and excerpts from Virgil's Epic - which was massively influential on the Roman and European Culture in the Ancient and Medieval Times. Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...

"The Lord of the Rings", a Book Talk with Podcaster Adam Bishop

January 07, 2022 20:07 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

In this episode we'll be talking about the great literary epic of J.R.R. Tolkien: "The Lord of the Rings" with podcaster and student of linguistics in Missouri, Adam Bishop. The focus of the conversation is his favorite parts of the books, and the impact they've had on his life and outlook on the world. Adam's Philosophy and Mythology Podcast "Unlimited Opinions" is here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4J1YVPSzSINtmNZJn5HAvl And for more episodes, visit our subscription podcast on patreon.c...

Interview: Dr. Phil Cary about Dante's Cosmology, and the 24 Wise People in the Sun.

November 27, 2021 17:45 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB

Join us for an excellent conversation with Ivy League Professor Dr. Phil Cary, about the structure of Dante's Cosmology and the 24 wise people in the sphere of the Sun. We'll also talk about the movement of the souls, and his favorite moments of wisdom and beauty from the Divine Comedy. And for more episodes, visit our subscription podcast on patreon.com/ancientworld! Thanks for listening!  .. Dr. Phillip Cary is Professor of Philosophy at Eastern University in St. Davids, Pennsylvania,...

Meditation #7 - How to escape the Grip of the Sirens

November 14, 2021 12:09 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MB

In the second Dream of the Purgatory, Dante is giving us a practical suggestion as to how we could escape the temptations and being in the thrall of the destructive Sirens. He then sums it all up in one verse line. Thanks for listening! For more episodes, visit our $2 tier on patreon.com/ancientworld .. A special thanks goes out to our very generous Patrons: Caldazar, Seán Eckmann, Laura Daligan, Michael Leighty, Claudia, Aidan Chavasse and Santheep on patreon.com/ancientworld - thank yo...

Meditation #6 - What motivates us, and how to create a great life!

November 11, 2021 14:06 - 6 minutes - 6.37 MB

In the very heart of the Divine Comedy, Virgil explains the nature and source of our motivations, and how they can be misguided even if they feel good. This also lies at the center of the overall argument in the Comedy, that the path to Happiness comes through deeping self-insight, and through choosing the constructive actions to create a great life and future. Thanks for listening!  A special thanks goes out to our very generous Patrons: Caldazar, Seán Eckmann, Laura Daligan, Michael Lei...

Meditations #5 - Dante's thoughts on Free Will and a Predictable Future.

November 09, 2021 11:18 - 7 minutes - 6.89 MB

When Dante asks his great-great grandfather Cacciaguida about his own future, Cacciaguida explains how this can be foreseen in the timeless Realm of Paradiso, without removing Dante from his Free Will to choose. This meditation spins out from the discussions in episodes 6-8 of season 1 on the Unlimited Opinions Podcast. Thanks for listening! A special thanks goes out to our very generous Patrons: Caldazar, Seán Eckmann, Laura Daligan, Michael Leighty, Claudia, Aidan Chavasse and Santheep ...

Meditations #4 - Dante's view on Imagination

November 09, 2021 10:10 - 7 minutes - 6.62 MB

In this episode and Meditation #4 we'll look at Dante's thoughts on the nature of Imagination, and how he is beautifully showing us his experiences of three scenes in his mind, and the going in and out of these visions. And also, we'd love to hear from you! You can now reach out to us on our new twitter account @AncientWorldOrg, or join us in the member community on patreon.com/ancientworld - we'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas for new episodes :) Thanks for listening! --- A specia...

Meditations #3 - Motion, Aristotle, and the key to Empyrean.

November 08, 2021 09:52 - 5 minutes - 5.28 MB

In this Meditation we'll look at how the idea and concept of Motion becomes the transitional point from the Prime Mover, and into the Empyrean in Paradiso. It's deep within the motion itself, that the Pilgrim discovers the point of light that will envelop him into the Empyrean. Thanks for listening! --- A special thanks goes out to our very generous Patrons: Caldazar, Seán Eckmann, Laura Daligan, Michael Leighty, Claudia, Aidan Chavasse and Santheep on patreon.com/ancientworld - thank you...

Meditations #2 - Dante asks; Why all the suffering in the World?

November 08, 2021 09:31 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MB

In the terrace of Wrath, the Pilgrim asks Marco Lombardo about all the evil in the world, as he saw it in Italy in the 13 hundreds. Main ideas from Dante is that our Free Will to make choices had been mislead by the Papacy, and thus Virtue has disappeared. Thanks for listening! And we have a new twitter, join us at https://twitter.com/AncientWorldOrg! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Meditations #1 - Dante, and Aiming in Life.

November 07, 2021 14:22 - 5 minutes - 5.28 MB

Welcome back to the Ancient World Podcast!  We'll be warming up again now with some short meditations and reflections from the Ancient World and the Renaissance, aiming for shorter episodes with inspiration and beauty, and new food for thought.  First meditation is from Purgatory 16, the importance of Reason to balance Wrath, and about Aiming in Life. Thanks for listening! A special thanks goes out to our very generous Patrons: Caldazar, Seán Eckmann, Laura Daligan, Michael Leighty, Clau...

Purgatory, Episode 1

January 27, 2021 19:00 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MB

Welcome to this first episode of the new Purgatory Series! We’ll talk about the symbolism of the first chapter but also the bigger context and framing of the book and the Divine Comedy as a whole.  Enjoy! Recommended version for joining this series is Mark Musa’s Penguin Classics Edition here: https://amzn.com/0140444424 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ancientworld/message

The Sun God Apollo, and the Hubris of Phaethon!

November 25, 2020 14:00 - 10 minutes - 9.21 MB

In this episode we'll look at the iconic Greek myth about the Sun God Apollo and his son Phaethon, a story about Hubris and forces of nature in the early Greek Mythology.  For more episodes on the Myths, visit https://patreon.com/ancientworld Thanks for listening, and enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dante's Vita Nuova - and Lady Philosophy!

August 27, 2020 11:08 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MB

Welcome back, we're warming up a new season here - with an excerpt from Vita Nuova when Lady Philosophy is entering Dante's Life, and in many ways lays the groundwork for one of the major themes of the whole Divine Comedy. More episodes here: https://patreon.com/ancientworld Thanks for listening! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dante's Vita Nuova - and Lady Philosophy! :)

August 27, 2020 11:08 - 4 minutes - 8.35 MB

Welcome back! 😊  We're warming up a new season here - with an excerpt from Vita Nuova when Lady Philosophy is entering Dante's Life, and in many ways lays the groundwork for one of the major themes of the whole Divine Comedy. More episodes here! https://patreon.com/ancientworld Thanks for listening! ☀️😊  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ancientworld/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ancientworld/support

Episode 10 - Happy Easter, the Journey through Purgatory, and new Videos!

April 09, 2020 10:58 - 5 minutes - 4.71 MB

Welcome back, and Happy Easter! We've just started a new journey through Dante's Purgatory in the last couple of weeks, with highlights and brief excerpts from each chapter. The first 9 Episodes are on the Morning Show here (starting from March 25th): https://apple.co/2xfWpbQ And from Chapter 10 we have the full episodes on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/ancientworld Thanks for listening, and enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redc...

Episode 10 - Happy Easter, the Journey through Purgatory, and new Videos!! :)

April 09, 2020 10:58 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MB

Welcome back, and Happy Easter!! Hope everything is going great, we've just started a new Journey through Dante's Purgatory in the last couple of weeks, with highlights and brief excerpts from each Chapter! The first 9 Episodes are on the Morning Show here (starting from March 25th): https://apple.co/2xfWpbQ And from Chapter 10 we have the full episodes on Patreon here! https://patreon.com/ancientworld! We also have outdoor videos now on the Patreon website! Everyone is very welcome to ...

Episode 9 - New Morning Show w/Dante! And Philosophy as being both spiritual, mystic, intellectual and rational.

March 30, 2020 10:55 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

Updates! We now have a new Morning Show companion Podcast called the "Ancient World - Morning Show!". And we've just started a daily series of 5 minutes with inputs from Dante's Purgatory and we are now at Chapter 5 as of today! :) Everyone is super welcome to join in and follow!  iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/morning-coffee-dantes-purgatory-chap-4-climbing-is/id1492157364?i=1000469855474 And more platforms: https://anchor.fm/ancientworldpodcast We're also briefly discus...

Episode 8 - Newman, Saints, Intelligibility of the Universe, and the Immaterial. w/Sean, Greg & Dan Part II!

March 21, 2020 10:36 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MB

In this episode we'll have seven different highlights from the group conversation this week! Part 1: Newman, "Grammar of Assent". http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34022 McGilchrist, "Master and his Emissary" http://amzn.com/0300245920 Part 2: Theology having a point. Part3: The Saints. Part 3b: Philokalia and Cherubims. http://amzn.com/1594731039 (abridged) Part 4: Intelligibility of the Universe. Part 5: Seed of the Cosmos. Thomas Nagel, "Mind and Cosmos" http://amzn.com/01...

Episode 7 - Theology as Philosophy! Origen, Alexandria and the Nature of Music. w/Greg, Dan & Sean!

March 18, 2020 11:26 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

In this episode we have two short clips from a great group conversation this week about early Church Founders with a focus on Origen, the Ancient City of Alexandria, and Gregory of Nyssa. And also, with some thoughts about the Nature of Music! Links: Greg - http://anchor.fm/exitingthecave Sean - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtaVPKsU8LLv7ZvXgGez4XQ Dan - http://dansheffler.com Thanks for listening, and enjoy! :) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out...

Episode 6 - Tip: Tom Holland and his Change of Mind. w/ Paul Vanderklay!

March 11, 2020 16:13 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

A short clip and brief commentary on a great conversation between the British Historian Tom Holland and the Californian Pastor Paul Vanderklay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JADIcgUvw4 The book is called "Dominion": https://amzn.com/B010RGSEC2 Enjoy! :) .. Patreon: https://patreon.com/ancientworld Locals: https://ancientworld.locals.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ancientworld/message

Episode 6 - Tip: Tom Holland and his Change of Mind. w/Paul Vanderklay!

March 11, 2020 16:13 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

A short clip and brief commentary on a great conversation between the British Historian Tom Holland and the Californian Pastor Paul Vanderklay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JADIcgUvw4 The book is called "Dominion": https://amzn.com/B010RGSEC2 Enjoy! :) .. Patreon: https://patreon.com/ancientworld Locals: https://ancientworld.locals.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Invitation to our new Ancient World Community! :)

March 08, 2020 15:15 - 8 seconds - 128 KB

As the podcast is growing fast, we'd like to hereby invite you to our new community at https://ancientworld.locals.com, for more discussions and updates on themes from the episodes! We're posting there several times pr. week, and would love to hear your thought and inputs for new topics as well! Thanks for listening, and hope to see you soon,  in the forum! :D

Episode 5 - Grasping the Divine with Concepts vs. Emotion. Dionysius, Gregory of Nyssa, and Maxiumus the Confessor.

February 08, 2020 12:03 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

In this episode we'll briefly look at the "Divine Names" by Dionysius the Areopagite, and then go through some key points in the great book "Aristotle East and West", by David Bradshaw. Themes for this episode is the nature and limitations of Conceptual Thought, and how to balance this with the more immediate and intuitive experience of the mystery and the Divine. We will also connect the thinking of Dionysius, Gregory of Nyssa, Dante, Maximus, and the Old Biblical Stories! Thanks for lis...

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