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Does Civilization Make Men Weak?
A musing on civilization & barbarism in Robert E. Howard
Sep 9
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The Violent Grace of Flannery O’Connor
A quick lesson on grace, the grotesque, and Southern Gothic Literature
Sep 1
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Should Artists Understand Their Own Art?
A quick thought on the spirituality of making art in Plato
Aug 26
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What Book of the Bible do You Read First?
A quick look at where to start and why
Aug 18
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Recovering the Erotics of Education
A quick look at teaching the soul to love what is beautiful.
Aug 11
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Which Platonic Dialogue Should You Read First?
How to start with Plato
Aug 4
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The Truth Behind "Zeus' Law" in the Odyssey Movie
Revisiting the ancient practice of "xenia," guest-friendship
Jul 21
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Which Translation of the Odyssey Should You Read?
Comparing Five Popular Translations of the Odyssey
Jul 15
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Did Jesus Speak Greek? The Biblical Evidence.
The Surprising Historical and Biblical Answer
Jul 7
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49
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The Feminist Saint Who Wasn't
A quick look at the life and spirit of St. Catherine of Siena
Jun 30
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The Greatest Threat to Your Freedom Is You
Plato on Pleonexia and the Tyrannical Soul
Jun 23
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How the Soul Gives Birth to Beauty
On the offspring of the soul
Jun 16
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