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Episode 71·May 20, 2025
The Classical Christian: Augustine's Life and Legacy
When it came to establishing the doctrine of the Catholic Church, there are few quite as important and influential as Augustine.
The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind·Episode 70·May 15, 2025
Medieval Church History: Art, Religion, and Power
The disasters of the fourteenth century triggered reactions that involved and impacted the highest levels of the Roman Catholic Church. As we work through the topic, we’ll explore the following questions:
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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.
38:37Episode 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.
45:55Episode 74·May 29, 2025
Medieval Literature II: Maimonides
Maimonides arguably was the greatest philosopher of the twelfth century.
