Books of Titans Podcast

It’s Homer vs Hollywood. How does the 2004 film Troy stand up to its inspiration, The Iliad? What did Hollywood get right, what did they butcher, and should you watch the film?The post Homer’s Iliad vs Hollywood’s Troy appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

A deep dive into Homer's The Iliad reveals rich insights gained from a second reading. The host highlights the intense interplay of anger and divine influence through characters like Diomedes during Achilles’ absence. Themes of honor and grief come to life in the poignant exchanges between Achilles and Hector. Exploring different translations enhances understanding of the narrative, paving the way for future discussions on adaptations like Troy and other Greek epics.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 5 from his list of 200 Great Books  – Enuma Elish: The Babylonian Creation Epic. Show Notes Purchase Enuma Elish / Translation by Timothy Stephany Purchase Myths from Mesopotamia / Translation by Stephanie Dalley Support the Podcast – Hire EPR Creations for Online Consulting The Books of Titans...The post Enuma Elish appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

Dr. Jason Staples tackles intriguing questions about the Bible, including the concept of forever promises in Israel, multiple iterations of the covenant, the timing of Hebrew Bible books, and the distinction between prose and poetry. Dive into biblical mysteries and revelations, reevaluating interpretations and personal transformations.

The podcast explores the unique David Bentley Hart translation of the New Testament, focusing on revealing hidden mysteries and contrasting it with committee translations. It delves into biblical translation nuances, a transformative encounter with Jesus, and offers a fresh perspective on original sin in Romans. The host shares excitement for starting new reading projects and seeks listener engagement.

Exploring the poetic texts of Psalms, Proverbs, and Job through Robert Alter's translation. Delving into the concept of parallelism in Biblical poetry. Reflecting on the value of singular takeaways from complex texts like Esther and Song of Songs. Contrasting narratives in the Hebrew Bible and connections between different stories. Discussing individual Bible translations and sponsorship by a website development company.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses The Prophets of the Hebrew Bible, book 2 for his 2024 reading list. Quick note: I made a major flub in the original recording of this episode. It has since been updated, but in segment 2, I made the statement that Rehoboam was a good king. That is not...The post The Prophets (Hebrew Bible Book 2) appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

The podcast explores the host's transition to taking notes in books, their methods for marking up books, using stars to highlight important ideas, and the benefits of taking notes in books for better comprehension and retention.

Erik Rostad discusses reading 'The Five Books of Moses' on his 2024 list. He talks about his motivation, surprising engagement, and helpful commentary by Robert Alter. They explore favorite books that initially were disliked, hidden meanings behind repetition in the Bible, the poetry in the Book of Numbers, and the importance of reading the Bible. They also discuss website development and encourage feedback.

The host discusses his goal to read over 200 great books in the next 10 years, starting each year with the Bible. They share their reading plans for Greek literature, including Homer, Aesop, and Plato. They announce a monthly book subscription at Landmark Booksellers. Excitement builds for upcoming episodes on past books, the Bible, and an interview with Dr. Jason Staples.