theology
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Tower of Babel
The Tower of Babel signifies a hierarchy, something that can be ascended, with its base on Earth and its top in the heavens.
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universal history
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The Symbolism of the Far East
The grammar of the world dictated how cultures were understood based on their distance from the spiritual centre of Jerusalem.
March 16, 2026
theology
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The Surprising Irish Origin of Purgatory
For Dante, Purgatory is not an antechamber of Hell or a place of descent, but rather an ascent towards Heaven, focused on purification rather than mere torment.
March 16, 2026
theology
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The Nine Worthies
Nine historical, scriptural, and legendary men who were revered as personifications of the ideals of chivalry and served as exemplary figures for Western civilisation.
March 16, 2026
theology
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The Mythical Constantinople
Constantinople is widely regarded as the first Christian city ever founded, marking a new beginning for Christian civilisation.
March 16, 2026
theology
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The Enduring Significance of Ethiopia
Ethiopian Christianity embodies this rich symbolism, with each church housing a model of the Ark.
March 16, 2026
theology
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The Christian Continuation of Hanukkah
The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple signifies the Ark of God's return to the temple, setting the stage for the restoration of the worship of the one true God.
March 16, 2026
universal history
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The Apocalypse and the Return of the King
The patterns of the Apocalypse and the Return of the King reveal a cyclical, fractal understanding of history. Principalities and figures are cut off only to resurface from the margin
March 16, 2026
theology
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How to Read Like a Medieval Person
A vision that recognises that the relationship between the seen and the unseen is real; it is symbolic, yet not arbitrary
March 16, 2026
theology
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Extreme Ethiopia
Western Christian scholasticism, as exemplified by Thomas Aquinas, expended considerable effort to distance the Eucharist from any notion of cannibalism, but the Ethiopian tradition embraces this challenging paradox.
March 16, 2026
theology
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Dragons
An enigmatic and universally present figure, is found in nearly every human culture globally, even in regions where snakes do not naturally exist.
March 16, 2026
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Anglo Saxon Myths and the Origin of Fairies
One theory is that fairies are the descendants of angels who maintained a neutral stance during the War in Heaven.
March 16, 2026