The Roots of Western Civilization: The Ancient World from Gilgamesh to Augustine

The Roots of Western Civilization: The Ancient World from Gilgamesh to Augustine

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To examine the roots of a Civilization is to return to its life-source--its philosophies, myths, laws, and religions. Join Prof. Anthony Esolen as he journeys through the great literature of the ancient world discovering not only the timeless wisdom of such texts as the Theogony, the Aeneid, and the Confessions, but also their rich and broad impact on Western Civilization.
20191 saison
Centres d'intérêt
Centres d'intérêt
20191 saison
Distribution : Anthony EsolenPh.D.
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Saison 1
8 épisodes

  • 1. "Civilization as Presented in The Epic of Gilgamesh"

    1. "Civilization as Presented in The Epic of Gilgamesh"

    Mesopotamia was centered between the Tigress and the Euphrates, and contained both benefits and challenges for the inhabitants. The fruitfulness of the land largely depended on their ability to collaborate with one another for the common good.
    Mesopotamia was centered between the Tigress and the Euphrates, and contained both benefits and challenges for the inhabitants. The fruitfulness of the land largely depended on their ability to collaborate with one another for the common good.
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    34 min
    3 sept. 2019
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  • 2. "Hesiod's Theogony and the Greek Polis"

    2. "Hesiod's Theogony and the Greek Polis"

    In this second lecture we will be discussing Hesiod's Theogony, and the Greek culture that gave Western Civilization the phenomenon of a self-governing city-state--a polis.
    In this second lecture we will be discussing Hesiod's Theogony, and the Greek culture that gave Western Civilization the phenomenon of a self-governing city-state--a polis.
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    32 min
    3 sept. 2019
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  • 3. "Rome: The Imperial Ruler of the Western World"

    3. "Rome: The Imperial Ruler of the Western World"

    In this third lecture, we turn our attention to a little village on Seven Hills which will come to be the imperial ruler of the western world: Rome.
    In this third lecture, we turn our attention to a little village on Seven Hills which will come to be the imperial ruler of the western world: Rome.
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    33 min
    3 sept. 2019
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  • 4. "Israel and Divine Revelation"

    4. "Israel and Divine Revelation"

    The Israelites influence on Western Civilization is not due to their genius, but rather because they were a people chosen by God to receive and proclaim His Divine Revelation.
    The Israelites influence on Western Civilization is not due to their genius, but rather because they were a people chosen by God to receive and proclaim His Divine Revelation.
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    32 min
    3 sept. 2019
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  • 5. Messianic Prophesies and God's Overarching Plan of Salvation

    5. Messianic Prophesies and God's Overarching Plan of Salvation

    As we continue to delve into the heart of Israel, we will take a closer look at some of the Hebrew texts that foretell the coming of the Messiah.
    As we continue to delve into the heart of Israel, we will take a closer look at some of the Hebrew texts that foretell the coming of the Messiah.
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    29 min
    3 sept. 2019
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  • 6. "Virgil's Aeneid and Roman Piety"

    6. "Virgil's Aeneid and Roman Piety"

    In this lecture we return to the Romans, to the insufficiency of their piety, and to their great epic, the Aeneid.
    In this lecture we return to the Romans, to the insufficiency of their piety, and to their great epic, the Aeneid.
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    35 min
    3 sept. 2019
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  • 7. The Wisdom of Jesus' Teaching

    7. The Wisdom of Jesus' Teaching

    After having studied various messianic texts and the Greek and Roman epics, we turn now to what everything thus far has been pointing too: the Messiah Himself, Jesus.
    After having studied various messianic texts and the Greek and Roman epics, we turn now to what everything thus far has been pointing too: the Messiah Himself, Jesus.
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    33 min
    3 sept. 2019
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  • 8. The Confessions of St. Augustine

    8. The Confessions of St. Augustine

    For this last lecture, we will look at how Jesus changed the life of one man, St. Augustine of Hippo, by examining his Confessions.
    For this last lecture, we will look at how Jesus changed the life of one man, St. Augustine of Hippo, by examining his Confessions.
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    32 min
    3 sept. 2019
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    • The Roots of Western Civilization: The Ancient World from Gilgamesh to Augustine
    Centres d'intérêt
    20191 saison
    To examine the roots of a Civilization is to return to its life-source--its philosophies, myths, laws, and religions. Join Prof. Anthony Esolen as he journeys through the great literature of the ancient world discovering not only the timeless wisdom of such texts as the Theogony, the Aeneid, and the Confessions, but also their rich and broad impact on Western Civilization.
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