235 - Richard Rohlin - Universal History: Beyond the Horizon - Part 1

235 - Richard Rohlin - Universal History: Beyond the Horizon - Part 1

This is part one of a series of discussions on the symbolism of the far east with Richard Rohlin, as part of our Universal History series. Today’s discussion will set a foundation for the upcoming episodes about the mongols, Prester John and other medieval legends. Original video: https://youtu.be/OoKxq9QFx2c Full Universal History playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVX4HUUPrIY_M2uZP3yW6EEiod3fGD6FD Richard Rohlin’s work: - Richard Rohlin’s article on The Symbolic World blog: https://thesymbolicworld.com/articles/folk-stories-traditions/the-symbolism-of-st-dionysius-the-areopagite/ - Amon Sûl podcast (Exploring the Tolkien Legendarium with the Christian Faith): https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/amonsul =============== Books mentioned: - Inconceivable Beasts: The Wonders of the East: https://www.amazon.com/Inconceivable-Beasts-Wonders-MEDIEVAL-STUDIES/dp/086698481X - The Life of Alexander the Great (Modern Library Classics) by Plutarch (Author): https://www.amazon.com/Alexander-Great-Modern-Library-Classics/dp/0812971337 - The Histories: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) by Herodotus: https://www.amazon.com/Histories-Penguin-Classics-Deluxe/dp/0143107542 - Apocalypse. An Alexandrian World Chronicle (Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library) by Pseudo-Methodius (Author), Benjamin Garstad (Translator): https://www.amazon.com/Apocalypse-Alexandrian-Chronicle-Dumbarton-Medieval/dp/0674053079 - The Cave of Treasures by St. Ephrem the Syrian: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-cave-of-treasures-st-ephrem-the-syrian/1130257867 Homework: - The Travels of Bar Sauma In Asia and Europe (free pdf): https://robcanobbio.files.wordpress.com/2020/01/9th_124d.-rabban-sauma.pdf Podcast mentioned: The Lord of Spirits: Blessings and Curses: https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/lordofspirits/blessings_and_curses Relevant episodes of Universal History mentioned: - Universal History: The Deep Symbolism of Groundhog Day | with Richard Rohlin: https://youtu.be/dX6PZBS1Q9Q Series on Ethiopia: - Universal History: the Mystery of Ethiopia | with Richard Rohlin (Ethiopia #1): https://youtu.be/czy7MnDXOO0 - Universal History: From Alexander the Great to Ethiopia | with Richard Rohlin (Ethiopia #2): https://youtu.be/AkXcay54e6Q ====================== - The Symbolic World website and blog: http://www.thesymbolicworld.com - Merch: http://www.thesymbolicworld.store - Language of Creation, by Matthieu Pageau: https://www.amazon.com/Language-Creation-Cosmic-Symbolism-Genesis-ebook/dp/B07D738HD8 Support this podcast: - Website: https://thesymbolicworld.com/support/ - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/pageauvideos - Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/jonathan-pageau - Paypal: http://www.paypal.me/JonathanPageau Join the conversation: - Unofficial Facebook discussion group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1989208418065298/ - The Symbolic World Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSymbolicWorld/ Social media links: - Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld - Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/pageaujonathan - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.pageau My intro was arranged and recorded by Matthew Wilkinson. My website designers, Anomalist Design: https://www.anomalistdesign.com/

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440 - Dr. Zachary Porcu - Journey to Reality: De-Secularize Your Life

440 - Dr. Zachary Porcu - Journey to Reality: De-Secularize Your Life

In this conversation I speak with Dr. Zachary Porcu about his book, Journey to Reality: Sacramental Life in a Secular Age, and the challenge of explaining true Christian thinking to modern people. We ...

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439 - Pavel Shchelin - Plutarch: Symbolism of History with Dcn. Seraphim Rohlin

439 - Pavel Shchelin - Plutarch: Symbolism of History with Dcn. Seraphim Rohlin

This is a conversation between Deacon Seraphim Rohlin and Pavel Shchelin on political theology, power, and Plutarch’s Lives. They explore how ancient biographies reveal enduring patterns of ambition, ...

5 Mar 1h 23min

438 - Universal History: The American Religion: Making Way for Mormonism

438 - Universal History: The American Religion: Making Way for Mormonism

Magical beginnings, secular endings. In this episode of Universal History, Deacon Seraphim Rohlin and I start a discussion about early Mormonism (or rather, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sa...

2 Mar 1h 22min

437 - Making Space for the Resurrection of Art (Makers and Mystics)

437 - Making Space for the Resurrection of Art (Makers and Mystics)

In this conversation, I sit down with Stephen Roach on the Makers and Mystics podcast to explore why our stories feel exhausted — and what that reveals about our cultural moment. We talk about the end...

26 Feb 49min

436 - Reflections on the Void: negativity and difference in the Bible and contemporary thinking

436 - Reflections on the Void: negativity and difference in the Bible and contemporary thinking

In this episode I try to circle around something that is very difficult to speak about directly — the void.From the opening verses of Genesis, where the earth is described as “empty and void,” we are ...

19 Feb 51min

435 - The Song of Creation (Charleston talk)

435 - The Song of Creation (Charleston talk)

In this talk at St. Michael’s Church in Charleston, I walk through the seven days of creation as presented in Genesis, exploring creation as a divine song: a rhythm of heaven and earth, light and dark...

12 Feb 1h 4min

434 - Immigration and Tolerance: Christians Are Not Called to Be “Nice”

434 - Immigration and Tolerance: Christians Are Not Called to Be “Nice”

Many are called. Not all are chosen.There is a widespread idea that Christianity is about being “nice,” endlessly tolerant, and endlessly open. But that idea does not survive a careful reading of the ...

12 Feb 21min

433 - Symbolism Happens! The Mandela Effect Is Not a Glitch in the Matrix

433 - Symbolism Happens! The Mandela Effect Is Not a Glitch in the Matrix

I explore the Mandela Effect from a symbolic perspective. The Mandela Effect is a psychological phenomenon where a large group of people collectively share the same false memory of an event, detail, o...

30 Jan 22min

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