In this episode we explore how to approach the great books as Christians, Enlightenment prejudices, and oft-forgotten Medieval classics through the very first lecture of the Old Western Culture course.

Ep 4 - OWC Inaugural Lecture

Old Western Culture Year 1 - The Greeks 1. What do the great books do for us? 2. A Christian approach to the great books 3. “The clean sea breeze of the centuries” 4. Christianity vs. syncretism; a confessional approach 5. Enlightenment prejudice in great books collections The Consolation of PhilosophyRule of BenedictAnselm’s TheologyThe Golden LegendGeoffrey of MonmouthOld Western Culture Year 3 - Christendom 6. The complete Christian classics reading list 7. Ancient Christians are our people 8. Conclusion

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