In this episode, Erik Rostad talks about the cataclysmic will of Zeus. The Cypria, a lost work with stories predating the Iliad, provides a clear-cut purpose for the will of Zeus. Is it true? Why did Homer ignore it in the Iliad? How does it change the reading of the “will of Zeus being fulfilled” in... The post The Cataclysmic Will of Zeus appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 5 from his list of 200 Great Books  – The Atrahasis: The Babylonian Flood Myth. Show Notes Purchase Enuma Elish / Translation by Timothy Stephany Purchase Myths from Mesopotamia / Translation by Stephanie Dalley Enuma Elish Podcast Episode Support the Podcast – Hire EPR Creations for Online Consulting... The post The Atrahasis appeared first on Books of Titans.

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.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses The Iliad by Homer, book 5 for his 2024 reading list. This is his second reading of the epic. Show Notes First Podcast – Nov 2023 Author: Homer Robert Fitzgerald Ransom by David Malouf My Thoughts about The Iliad The Great Books Reading List 2023 Reading List Reading Resources... The post The Iliad by Homer (2nd Reading) appeared first on Books of Titans.

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.

In this episode, Jason A. Staples, Ph.D., a historian of early Judaism and Christianity, answers 4 questions Erik poses about the Bible. Additionally, Dr. Staples answers some questions about his latest book Paul and the Resurrection of Israel. Here are a few of the questions addressed in this episode: The land of Israel is promised... The post Q&A #3: The Bible with Dr. Jason Staples appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses The New Testament (translated by David Bentley Hart), book 4 for his 2024 reading list. Show Notes David Bentley Hart Support the Podcast – Hire EPR Creations for Online Consulting The Books of Titans Book Subscription with Landmark Booksellers The Great Books Reading List 2024 Reading List Reading Resources... The post The New Testament (David Bentley Hart Translation) appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses The Writings of the Hebrew Bible, book 3 for his 2024 reading list. Show Notes Robert Alter The Writings – Psalms, Proverbs, Job, The Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Qohelet (Ecclesiastes), Esther, Daniel, Ezra-Nehemiah, Chronicles The Hebrew Bible: A Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter Support the Podcast –... The post The Writings (Hebrew Bible Book 3) appeared first on Books of Titans.

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.

In this episode, Erik Rostad shares how he takes notes in books and how it has helped him to remember what he reads. Show Notes Muji 0.38 Pens Support the Podcast – Hire EPR Creations for Online Consulting The Great Books Reading List 2024 Reading List Reading Resources Books of Titans Website The post On Taking Notes in Books appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses The Five Books of Moses of the Hebrew Bible, book 1 for his 2024 reading list. Show Notes Robert Alter The Hebrew Bible: A Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter Support the Podcast – Hire EPR Creations for Online Consulting My Thoughts about The Five Books of Moses The... The post The Five Books of Moses appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses each of the books on his 2024 reading list, one that largely focuses on the Ancient Greek writers. This is year two of The Great Books+ Project. Show Notes Erik’s 2024 Reading List The Great Books Support the Podcast – Hire EPR Creations for Online Consulting Reading Resources Books... The post 2024: My Big Fat Greek Reading List appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses Paul and the Resurrection of Israel: Jews, Former Gentiles, Israelites by Dr. Jason A. Staples, book 53 for his 2023 reading list. Show Notes Author: Dr. Jason A. Staples Purchase a Signed Copy Paul and the Resurrection of Israel Podcast Episode / Jason’s First Book: The Idea of Israel... The post Paul and the Resurrection of Israel by Jason A. Staples appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad stacks each of the 50+ books from his 2023 reading list on his desk, picks them up, and shares the key remembrances from each book. Show Notes Erik’s 2023 Reading List The Great Books Project Bibliotheca Bible Support the Podcast – Hire EPR Creations for Online Consulting Email me with... The post 2023: Reading Year in Review appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses the Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson, book 49 for his 2023 reading list. Show Notes Elon Musk Author: Walter Isaacson Podcast Suggestion: On Musk with Walter Isaacson Support the Podcast – Hire EPR Creations for Online Consulting Purchase this book from Landmark Booksellers My Thoughts about Elon Musk The... The post Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses the Address to Young Men on Reading Greek Literature on how they might derive profit from pagan literature, book 43 for his 2023 reading list. Show Notes Author: St. Basil the Great Version: Loeb Classical Library Read for Free Online My Thoughts about On Greek Literature The Great Books... The post On Greek Literature by St. Basil the Great appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses The Homeric Hymns, book 42 for his 2023 reading list. Show Notes Author: Homer Version: Oxford World’s Classics / Translation by Michael Crudden My Thoughts about The Homeric Hymns The Great Books Reading List 2023 Reading List Reading Resources Books of Titans Website The post The Homeric Hymns appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses The Odyssey by Homer, book 41 for his 2023 reading list. Show Notes Author: Homer Emily Wilson Translation Purchase The Odyssey from Landmark Booksellers My Thoughts about The Odyssey The Great Books Reading List 2023 Reading List Reading Resources Books of Titans Website The post The Odyssey by Homer appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses The Iliad by Homer, book 38 for his 2023 reading list. Show Notes Author: Homer Emily Wilson Translation Purchase The Iliad from Landmark Booksellers My Thoughts about The Iliad The Great Books Reading List 2023 Reading List Reading Resources Books of Titans Website The post The Iliad by Homer appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad explores three pressing concerns of our modern era: depression, division, and distraction. He then draws on timeless lessons from books to offer insights and solutions. Show Notes Man’s Search for Meaning Podcast Episode The Gulag Archipelago Podcast Episode Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Podcast Episode Frederick Douglass by... The post Three Powerful Ideas from Books for our Time appeared first on Books of Titans.