Christopher J. Bonura
Historian of the pre-modern Mediterranean and its global connections and assistant professor of history at Mount St. Mary's University (and visiting lecturer at the University of Washington), author of A Prophecy of Empire on the Apocalypse of Pseudo-Methodius.
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Jan 19, 2026 • 1h 16min
Christopher J. Bonura, "A Prophecy of Empire: The Apocalypse of Pseudo-Methodius from Late Antique Mesopotamia to the Global Medieval Imagination" (U California Press, 2025)
Christopher J. Bonura, a historian at Mount St. Mary’s University, dives into the medieval world of apocalyptic literature with a focus on the fascinating text from the 7th century, Pseudo-Methodius. He discusses how this text reimagines the Roman Empire's role in the end times amidst the rise of Islamic rule. Their conversation explores the text's Syriac origins, its broad influence across cultures, and its reception in Byzantine and Armenian contexts. Bonura also sheds light on how different societies have used the prophecy to reflect their own political realities.
Jan 19, 2026 • 1h 16min
Christopher J. Bonura, "A Prophecy of Empire: The Apocalypse of Pseudo-Methodius from Late Antique Mesopotamia to the Global Medieval Imagination" (U California Press, 2025)
Christopher J. Bonura, an Assistant Professor of History and expert in late antique apocalyptic literature, discusses the influential Apocalypse of Pseudo-Methodius. He reveals how this seventh-century text reflected Christians' political realities under Islamic rule. The conversation dives into its Syriac origins, the narrative's impact across cultures, and how it reshaped perceptions of the Roman Empire in apocalyptic thought. Bonura also highlights the text's adaptations in Byzantine and Armenian contexts, showcasing its enduring relevance in political theology.
