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Episode 73·May 27, 2025
Medieval Literature I: Islamic Thinkers
The Medieval Islamic world was very advanced in its scholarship and studies, and in some instances surpassed the scholars of Europe.
The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind·Episode 72·May 22, 2025
Jews in the Middle Ages: Intellectual Life, Religion, and Persecution
Life as a Jew in the Middle Ages was difficult across both Christendom and Islamic lands. To help us unpack the topic, Rabbi Rocklin will address the following questions:
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Medieval Literature II: Maimonides
Maimonides arguably was the greatest philosopher of the twelfth century.
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Medieval Literature III: Aquinas
The next great philosopher in the tradition of western thought was Thomas Aquinas.
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Medieval Literature IV: Medieval Law and Love
The worlds of legal structures and romantic entanglements take a huge step forward during this time period.
