The Symbolic World

305 - Richard Rohlin - How to Read Like a Medieval Person

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Sep 2, 2023
Medieval literary scholar Richard Rohlin explores how to read like a pre-modern Christian, discussing topics such as the foreignness of traditional Christianity, the detachment of society from faith and scripture, interpreting texts and symbols from a medieval perspective, the impact of technology on perception, kyrotic time and historical understanding, the distinction between gender and sex in traditional cultures, and understanding interconnectedness in life.
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