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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.
The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind·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. To explore the topic, Rabbi Rocklin will address the following questions:
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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.
52:11Episode 75·Jun 4, 2025
Medieval Literature III: Aquinas
The next great philosopher in the tradition of western thought was Thomas Aquinas.
