305 - Richard Rohlin - How to Read Like a Medieval Person

305 - Richard Rohlin - How to Read Like a Medieval Person

In this episode of the Universal History series, Richard Rohlin presents a talk about 4 things we must take into consideration in order to think like a pre-modern Christian. This is a primer for approaching old texts like Beowulf, the topic of our upcoming online course on the Symbolic World website.

Original YouTube version of this episode: https://youtu.be/CyJaaX60QKw

THE BEOWULF COURSE
Learn more: https://thesymbolicworld.com/news/the-beowulf-course-by-richard-rohlin-and-jonathan-pageau

Also, please note that the course will happen on our Symbolic World website Circle community, so please make sure that you’re signed up (Free): https://thesymbolicworld.com/login

We are excited to present our very first online course hosted directly on The Symbolic World website!

Richard Rohlin and Jonathan Pageau will build on their popular Universal History series by offering an in-depth exploration of the Epic Poem, Beowulf.
Promo video: https://youtu.be/hUjxvEw3uCY?si=jozwytuh-tcHQe7i

You are invited to participate in this 6-week live online course every Thursday starting on Thursday, September 7th, at 2:00pm Eastern Time. Each session will be 2 hours long. The course will conclude on October 19th. (Note: No class on September 21th.)

All materials will be provided, except for a copy of R.M. Liuzza's translation of Beowulf: https://www.amazon.com/Beowulf-Broadview-Literary-Texts-Liuzza/dp/1551111896
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Preview
0:44 - Intro music
1:08 - Introduction
4:35 - C.S. Lewis
7:09 - Modern VS Ancient
11:10 - Tourists in the Church
15:11 - 1) Authorship and textual "errors"
20:16 - Why do we have 4 gospel accounts?
22:52 - What is a book? Pre-modern, Modern, and Post-Modern
30:13 - Authorship
33:11 - Transmission
37:40 - 2) The meaning of words and things
55:47 - 3) Heaven above, earth below
1:04:00 - Moved by love
1:5:25 - Space and time
1:7:39 - The metric system
1:10:20 - Chronos and Kairos
1:17:11 - Meaning in hindsight
1:20:55 - 4) The anthropocosmic vision
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393 - Wheels Within Wheels: The Universe as a Symbol

393 - Wheels Within Wheels: The Universe as a Symbol

In this excerpt from the second lecture of the Symbolism Masterclass, I take you deeper than ever into one of the most powerful and mysterious patterns that underlies the cosmos. We explore the strang...

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392 - Richard Rohlin - Universal History: Symbols From the Edge of the World

392 - Richard Rohlin - Universal History: Symbols From the Edge of the World

In this episode, Richard Rohlin and I continue our discussion of The Voyage of St. Brendan, focusing on some of the stranger episodes in the story. We look at encounters with sea creatures, a sea gian...

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391 - The Controversy over "Christ is King"

391 - The Controversy over "Christ is King"

A few weeks ago, a study came out criticizing the use of the phrase "Christ is King"—and it stirred up a lot of strong reactions, including my own. In this video, I take you through the symbolism, his...

29 Huhti 202516min

390 - Genesis: Symbolism in the Creation Story

390 - Genesis: Symbolism in the Creation Story

This is a talk I did a few years ago for the Jung Society of Montreal. In it I explore the creation story in Genesis not just as myth, but as a fractal map of how identity, being, and purpose function...

23 Huhti 20251h 56min

389 - Joe Allen - Transhumanism and the War Against Humanity

389 - Joe Allen - Transhumanism and the War Against Humanity

In this conversation, I sit down with Joe Allen to dig into the strange and unsettling territory where transhumanism and politics collide. We explore how politics is shaping the trajectory of technolo...

16 Huhti 202557min

388 - Mary Harrington - Identity After Postmodernism

388 - Mary Harrington - Identity After Postmodernism

In this conversation with Mary Harrington, we explore how identity has evolved from the ancient idea of the soul to the concept of self and today how we talk and think about identity. We dive into how...

7 Huhti 202550min

387 - Severance: When Hierarchy Breaks Down

387 - Severance: When Hierarchy Breaks Down

In this episode I break down the meaning and symbolism in the 2022 show Severance starring Adam Scott. Let me know in the comments on YouTube if you want more content like this.YouTube version: https:...

2 Huhti 202541min

386 - Snow White (2025) Is a Disaster, But...

386 - Snow White (2025) Is a Disaster, But...

This is my review of Disney's recent Snow White live-action remake. YouTube version: https://youtu.be/gk2koS8Eomg===========With all this attention on Snow White right now, we want to make sure that w...

26 Maalis 202529min

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