In this episode, we wrap up the Beowulf portion of our "Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius" study.

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As we continue through Joshua Traylor's Paradise Lost course, Josh discusses Book II of Paradise Lost.

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In this episode, we continue our "Life, Death and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius" series with the mythological death and resurrection of the Baldur, the Norse god.

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As we continue through Joshua Traylor's Paradise Lost course, Josh discusses Book I of Paradise Lost.

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We are continuing through my Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius course with the text of Beowulf from Beowulf's return to Geatland to the introduction of Wiglaf.

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As we continue through Joshua Traylor's Paradise Lost course, Josh discusses John Milton's theology.

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We are continuing through the Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius course with a presentation of the Saga of the Volsungs.

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As we continue through Joshua Traylor's Paradise Lost course, Josh surveys Milton's other works.

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We are continuing through the Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius course that I led in the Fall of 2024 with the text of Beowulf from the death of Grendel to Beowulf's departure from Denmark.

Many topics are discussed in this episode, including the hero's relationship with fortune and mortality, Beowulf's Christology, inspirations for C.S. Lewis's Narnia and That Hideous Strength, and more!

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Starting in February of 2026, I will be leading an 8-week study on The Silmarillion. This course will include:

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