In this episode, Jose will examine how the indispensable figure of the Devil, Lucifer, Mefistofeles The Prince of Darkness came to be. He is barely mentioned in the canonical books of the Bible, In Isaiah, in Job and his role is murky and controversial. In the Christian Scriptures, he is seen as tempting Christ but […]

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009: Origins of the Devil

Confederate General James Longstreet, who was decisive in his opposition to fighting the Battle of Gettysburg on July 1,2 and 3rd 1863. In light that we are not only commemorating the Fourth of July, we should also acknowledge the greatest battle fought on American soil, Gettysburg on July 1,2 and 3rd 1863. Consequently, in this […]

008: General James Longstreet

In this episode, we turn to modern mythology the Marvel Universe. Thanks to Stan Lee, Jack “King” Kirby, Steve Ditko and Jim Starlin- we have a marvelous, pun intended, new mythology. Jose and I will discuss the nature of that mythology- which has from the very beginning incorporated mythological pantheons and Gods while incorporating new […]

007: The mythology of Marvel Comics

In this episode, José and special guest Carl discuss J.R.R. Tolkien’s mythological background and foundation for The Lord of the Rings and its Middle-earth, his life’s work, The Silmarillion. They will explore the quality and validity of The Silmarillion as a coherent and credible modern mythology and secondary epic. The nuance of its ideas, complexities, […]

006: J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Silmarillion

This episode will examine the life and career of one of the most influential of the Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804). As a young military aide to George Washington, he impressed the Commander in Chief with his organizational brilliance while craving military glory.  He went on to support the US Constitution by coauthoring the Federalist […]

005: Alexander Hamilton- Maligned but among the most important of the Founding Fathers

This episode will explore the political system that Polybius called the most balanced and effective constitution in history. How did the Roman elite- about 100 families control millions as they conquered an empire and how/why did this system collapse in the Roman Revolution (133-27 BCE) we will deal with the process of empire building and […]

004: Rome- Politics, Legacy and Success

In this episode, Jose and Felix discuss the history of Islam and its contemporary consequences. We will delve into how Muhammad was influenced by Judaism and Christianity. Additionally, the podcast will examine a few critical moments and debates in the Islamic world.

003: Islam- History, Consequences and Lost Opportunities

In this episode Jose explores the history of Christianity by examining the basic documents of the tradition in the context of its turbulent history. Was Jesus a historical or a purely mythological figure? Was he something in between? These questions along with how did Christianity manage to not only survive but also triumph.

002: Christianity and the Jewish War

In this episode Jose explores whether the story of Moses has any foundation in archeology. It analyzes the development of a political ideology based on earlier myths and contrasts the tale with the verifiable history to demonstrate a purposeful effort by the seventh century King of Judah Josiah to appropriate earlier traditions to unify disparate […]

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