
Books of Titans Podcast
Welcome to the Books of Titans Podcast where I (Erik Rostad) seek truth & beauty in the Immortal Books. My goal is to read the Great Books written by 200 authors over the next 15 years and share what I’m learning. I’ll talk a bit about each book, tie ideas together from a variety of genres, and share the one thing I always hope to remember from each of the Immortal Books. www.booksoftitans.com
Latest episodes

May 5, 2023 • 49min
Enheduana
In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses the new first book from his list of 200 Great Books – Enheduana: The Complete Poems by the World’s First Author. Show Notes Purchase Enheduana from Landmark Booksellers Translator: Sophus Helle Gilgamesh Podcast Episode The Great Books Reading List 2023 Reading List Reading Resources Books of Titans Website The post Enheduana 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

Apr 21, 2023 • 58min
Writings from Ancient Egypt
In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses the second book from his list of 200 Great Books – Writings from Ancient Egypt and six other books about Egypt. Show Notes Ancillary Books Read in Addition to Writings from Ancient Egypt: Egyptian Art The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt by Toby Wilkinson King Tut Akhenaten and...The post Writings from Ancient Egypt 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

Apr 7, 2023 • 59min
Q&A: The Bible w/ Dr. Jason Staples
In this episode, Jason A. Staples, Ph.D., a historian of early Judaism and Christianity, answers 6 questions Erik poses about the Bible. Here are a few of the questions addressed in this episode: How should we read the Apocrypha? What is a curse? How is our understanding of a curse different from ancient times? Can...The post Q&A: The Bible w/ Dr. Jason Staples 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

Mar 24, 2023 • 31min
Civilizations of Ancient Iraq and Gilgamesh
In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses two books – Civilizations of Ancient Iraq by Benjamin & Karen Foster and Gilgamesh: A New Translation of the Ancient Epic by Sophus Helle. Show Notes Versions / Translations for this Episode: Guidebook: Civilizations of Ancient Iraq / Benjamin & Karen Foster Gilgamesh: A New Translation of the Ancient...The post Civilizations of Ancient Iraq and Gilgamesh 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

Mar 10, 2023 • 27min
The Epic of Gilgamesh
This podcast discusses the Epic of Gilgamesh, focusing on topics such as the flood story, comparisons with the biblical account, beliefs about the afterlife, and exploring different versions of the epic.

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Feb 24, 2023 • 57min
The Most Important Ideas from 6 Years of Reading
In this episode, Erik Rostad covers the top ideas from over 2,757 hours of reading from 2017 – 2022. These are the most important topics that show up in multiple books, 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

Feb 10, 2023 • 37min
The Case for Reading Straight Through the Bible
Erik Rostad makes the case for reading straight through the Bible. The why, the how, and the logistics. Show Notes Bible Map App Kings of Israel & Judah Christian Standard Bible – CSB Reader’s Bible, Gray Cloth Over Board Purchase the CSB Version of the Bible Bibliotheca Version of the Bible ($10 Discount) Erik’s Thoughts...The post The Case for Reading Straight Through the Bible 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

Jan 27, 2023 • 25min
The Dawn by Yoram Hazony
In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 52 from his 2022 Reading List – The Dawn: Political Teachings of the Book of Esther by Yoram Hazony. Show Notes Author: Yoram Hazony Purchase The Dawn Reading Resources Books of Titans Website The post The Dawn by Yoram Hazony 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

Jan 13, 2023 • 1h 10min
How to Read More Books: A Discussion
In this episode, Jeremy Anderberg and Erik Rostad discuss Jeremy’s recent article How to Read More Books in 2023. Listen in for some helpful tips on making reading a lifelong habit. Show Notes How to Read More Books in 2023 by Jeremy Anderberg Read More Books Substack / Jeremy Anderberg The Big Read Substack /...The post How to Read More Books: A Discussion 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

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Dec 30, 2022 • 1h 33min
2022: Reading Year in Review
In this episode, Erik Rostad stacks each of the 52 books from his 2022 reading list on his desk, picks them up, and shares the key remembrances from each book. Show Notes Erik’s 2022 Reading List The Great Books Project Bibliotheca Bible Support the Podcast Email me with thoughts, questions, book discussionThe post 2022: Reading Year in Review 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