Literature and History

Episode 22: Fatalism (The Book of Ecclesiastes)

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Aug 16, 2016

Exploring the impact of the Achaemenid Persian Empire on ancient Israel, contrasting Achaemenid Persia and Sparta, delving into the historical context of Ecclesiastes, discussing fate and fatalism, and teasing interpretations of the Song of Solomon.

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The Clash of Empires: Persians and Greeks

02:46 • 20min

Exploring the Prosperity and Religious Ideology of the Persian Empire

Comparing Achaemenid Persia and Sparta through a Critical Lens

Exploring the Historical Context of Ecclesiastes in the Persian Period

31:14 • 24min

Fate and Fatalism in Ecclesiastes

55:01 • 30min

Interpretations of the Song of Solomon in the Old Testament

01:25:29 • 2min

Exploring Modern-Day Ecclesiastes Through a Song

01:27:57 • 6min