Join us for a thought-provoking series of five lectures that explore the profound shifts in human understanding from Mythos to Logos, and the transformative milestones in the history of the Abrahamic religions. We will examine the evolution of ancient religion critically with the help of reason and science, as well as poetry.
The lectures follow each other but can be attended separetely.
Lecture V. The Birth of Christianity
In our final lecture, witness the emergence of Christianity against the backdrop of the Roman world. Explore the life and teachings of Jesus - both the man and the idea he represented. We will analyse his teachings through the lens of ancient Greek philosophy and put his miracles to the test using our current scientific knowledge.
Lectures in the series
Lecture I. From Mythos to Logos - 15th of february
Dive into the transition from mythical narratives to rational discourse, examining how ancient cultures embraced the ordering principle of the universe, the Logos. One of the fundamental questions that religion tried to answer was “How should one live?”. We will theorise how the Logos handed out its moral code to us.
Lecture II. The Zoroastrian Religion - 14th of march
Uncover the mysteries of Zoroastrianism, one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions. Explore the dualistic concepts of Ahura Mazda and Angra Mainyu, the cosmic struggle between good and evil, the profound Zoroastrian eschatology and the enduring influence of Zoroastrianism on subsequent belief systems. The connections between Zoroastrianism and Judaism will be surprising and revelatory.
Lecture III. Three Books of Wisdom - 11th of april
How should one live, according to the Old Testament? Delve into the wisdom of Biblical literature of the books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job, each offering unique perspectives on life, morality, and the human condition. Explore the poetic and philosophical richness of these ancient texts, revealing timeless insights that continue to resonate across cultures. In this lecture, we will also psychoanalyse the god of the Old Testament.
Lecture IV. Deconstructing Judaism - 16th of may
Unpack the layers of Judaism's historical evolution, from its ancient roots to the time of Jesus of Nazareth. Examine the diverse traditions, interpretations, and theological developments that contributed to the complex mosaic of Jewish beliefs and practices. In this lecture, we will focus on the link between the Babylonian and the Jewish beliefs.
Lecture V. The Birth of Christianity - 13th of june
In our final lecture, witness the emergence of Christianity against the backdrop of the Roman world. Explore the life and teachings of Jesus - both the man and the idea he represented. We will analyse his teachings through the lens of ancient Greek philosophy and put his miracles to the test using our current scientific knowledge.
About the series and the association
These lectures are part of The Poetic Reason Series, a series of lectures based on “The Poetic Reason: Or Enquiry into the Divine” (Azara, 2021), an investigation into divinity as seen through the lenses of history, philosophy and science - but also the heart.
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