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ROMANS: THE AENEID unpacks one the greatest classics of the West, the Aeneid of Vergil, whose impact profoundly influenced both Roman society and medieval Christianity. Wesley Callihan guides the student through the plot, poetic devices, background, philosophy, history, and aesthetics of the poem, as well as its lasting influence on Western culture and civilization. He then briefly turns to the Roman epics of Ovid, Lucretius, Lucan, and Statius.

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• E01 Overview of Roman History01. 01. 2014
• E02 Introduction t the Aeneid08. 01. 2014
• E03 Aeneid I: Rome is an Idea15. 01. 2014
• E04 Aeneid II: The Fall of Troy & the Wanderings of Aeneas22. 01. 2014
• E05 Aeneid III: Tragedy of Dido29. 01. 2014
• E06 Aeneid IV: The Underworld05. 02. 2014
• E07 Aeneid V: The Broken Truce12. 02. 2014
• E08 Aeneid VI: Tragedy of Nisus19. 02. 2014
• E09 Aeneid VII: Death of Turnus26. 02. 2014
• E10 Ovid's Metamorphoses I05. 03. 2014
• E11 Ovid's Metamorphoses II12. 03. 2014
• E12 Lucretius, Lucan, & Statius19. 03. 2014

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Romans: The Historians guides students through the writings of Livy, Tacitus, Sallust, Julius Caesar, Plutarch, Quintilian, and Cicero. Discover the original works that chronicle the early history of Rome from Monarchy, through Republic, to Empire. In this unit you will discover how the Roman philosophy of history shaped the lives and culture of the Roman people, how the Roman historians recognized the signs of cultural decay in their own day, and finally, how the persecution of the Early Church played a critical role in the spread of Christianity throughout the empire.

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• E01 Livy I: Philosophy of History
• E02 Livy II: Heroes of the Republic
• E03 Livy III: Threats to the Republic
• E04 Sallust: Republic in Decay
• E05 Caesar: The Gallic Wars
• E06 Tacitus I: Tiberius
• E07 Tacitus II: Claudius
• E08 Tacitus III: Nero
• E09 Plutarch I: Demosthenes and Cicero
• E10 Plutarch II: Alexander and Caesar
• E11 Cicero: Against Verres and Antony, On Duties
• E12 Review of Roman Historians

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Romans: Early Christianity introduces students to the writings of the post-apostolic authors and their historical context. Learn about the persecutions of the early Christians and how they held fast to the faith as chronicled by the historian Eusebius. As the Church becomes more established, learn how early theologians defended the faith against various false doctrines, as was the case with Irenaeus, the Bishop of Lyon. Learn about the writings of The Apologists, Clement of Alexandria, and Justin Martyr, as well as one of the earliest Christian text after the close of the Canon, the Didache.

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Romans: Nicene Christianity introduces students to the creeds and councils of the early Church and the fascinating story of how they came about. Wesley Callihan guides students through Augustine’s Confessions and City of God, and selections from John Chrysostom, Athanasius, and Boethius. Learn how the late Roman Christians viewed themselves as the last remnants of Paganism fell, and the Christian defence mounted by Augustine against the accusations that Rome fell because she abandoned the Pagan gods. Learn how Athanasius influenced the Council of Nicea as the Church gathered to discuss the deity of Christ.

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