Join Richard Rohlin, a mythographer and storyteller, as he unpacks the legendary voyage of St. Brendan the Navigator, a crucial figure in Irish history. Dive into themes of cultural creation and the transformative power of faith, exploring St. Brendan's encounters that reveal deep connections between sin, redemption, and spiritual growth. Rohlin also discusses the intricate interplay of identity and Orthodoxy, alongside the cultural significance of martyrdom in Celtic Christianity. This captivating dialogue brings ancient stories to life, highlighting their relevance today.
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This episode is part of our miniseries of Universal History episodes focused on Ireland. We talk about the voyage of St. Brendan the Navigator, one of the mythical founders of Ireland, along with a general exploration of what it takes to create culture and being a Christian in the world.
YouTube version: https://youtu.be/nlzEUV5sV2o
Previous UH episodes on Ireland: 1. Universal History: Ireland, the Remnant: https://youtu.be/PBNkmLxUYHk?si=QQPkLg6VVx57o2GC 2. Universal History: The Surprising Irish Origin of Purgatory - with Richard Rohlin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBdXgwl1VYU
Read more about Irish saints. The book Richard recommends is in two volumes: The Lives of Irish Saints, edited by Charles Plummer. Links: - Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lives-Saints-Oxford-Reprints-Volumes/dp/0198213891 - Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/bethadanemnr01plumuoft/page/n7/mode/2up
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Timestamps: 00:00 - Coming up 00:46 - Intro music 01:12 - Start 03:04 - A corrective to the Universal History series 12:05 - The 12 apostles of Ireland 14:19 - St. Brendan 21:25 - Fun stories about St. Brendan 39:26 - Next episode of the Voyage of St. Brendan 46:13 - The foundation of a church 49:09 - How to keep the liturgical calendar 56:14 - The torment of Judas 01:04:30 - Did Brendan go to North America?
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