Weekly Newsletter

What Book of the Bible do You Read First?

A quick look at where to start and why

Aug 18 • The Ascent

Recovering the Erotics of Education

A quick look at teaching the soul to love what is beautiful.

Aug 11 • The Ascent

Which Platonic Dialogue Should You Read First?

How to start with Plato

Aug 4 • The Ascent

Rediscover Holy Eros

Exploring our Primal Love in Plato, the Bible, and More

Jul 29 • The Ascent

1:29:17

The Truth Behind "Zeus' Law" in the Odyssey Movie

Revisiting the ancient practice of "xenia," guest-friendship

Jul 21 • The Ascent

Which Translation of the Odyssey Should You Read?

Comparing Five Popular Translations of the Odyssey

Jul 15 • The Ascent

Did Jesus Speak Greek? The Biblical Evidence.

The Surprising Historical and Biblical Answer

Jul 7 • The Ascent

The Feminist Saint Who Wasn't

A quick look at the life and spirit of St. Catherine of Siena

Jun 30 • The Ascent

The Greatest Threat to Your Freedom Is You

Plato on Pleonexia and the Tyrannical Soul

Jun 23 • The Ascent

How the Soul Gives Birth to Beauty

On the offspring of the soul

Jun 16 • The Ascent

How to Start Reading the Bible

A quick question and answer guide for beginners

Jun 9 • The Ascent

The World as a Cosmic Temple

How King Solomon's Temple is an Image of Eden

Jun 2 • The Ascent

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