Catholic:Under The Hood Podcast
1) #496 – A History of the Catholic Church – Justinian’s Code
Links: Photo of mosaic of Justinian I by Petar Milošević Map of Europe in 526 Litle Hagia Sophia/Sergius and Bacchus . The Code of Justinian Map of Samaria Justinian’s law on the Jews Check out ...Show More
2) #495 – A History of the Catholic Church – The Rule of Benedict
Saint Benedict of Nursia and his Rule set out to establish a monastic charism of moderation for beginners that would become the model of monastic spirituality throughout the West. We also look at the ...Show More
3) #494 – A History of the Catholic Church – The Council of Orange
Conflicts over Augustine’s theology of prevenient grace and predestination arise in Gaul as Caesarius of Arles defends himself against suggestions of heresy at the Council of Orange. Pope Bonifa...Show More
4) #493 – A History of the Catholic Church – Choosing a Successor
After a survey of the Christian/Jewish relationship in the former Roman Empire and in the Byzantine Empire, we look at the status of Christians outside the Byzantine Empire. We end with a look at how ...Show More
5) #492 – A History of the Catholic Church – The Rule of the Master
In the late 5th/early 6th century, there were significant developments in monastic spirituality. In the West, the appearance of the Rule of the Master. In the East, the homilies of Jacob of Serug. Bis...Show More
6) #491 – A History of the Catholic Church – Episcopal Responsibilities
A growing Church and political instability mean new responsibilities for the clergy – especially the bishops. Not even the Church of Rome remains unaffected. Links: Icon of Caesarius of Arles Ma...Show More
7) #490 – A History of the Catholic Church -Complexities of Christian Art
The Church in the late 5th/early 6th centuries continues to struggle with the right relationship to the pagan culture of the Greek/Roman Empire – what must be rejected as false, what should be p...Show More
8) #489 – A History of the Catholic Church – Anno Domini
In this episode, we look at the Easter Tables of Dionysius Exiguus, the beginnings of the Anno Domini dating system, historical Chronicles and the Liber Pontificalis – all seeking to present God...Show More
9) #488 – A History of the Catholic Church – The Death of Boethius
As the Church of Rome and the Emperor Justin move to restore ties with the end of the Acacian Schism, tensions between King Theodoric of Italy and the Byzantine Empire increase leading to the imprison...Show More
10) #487 – A History of the Catholic Church – The Scythian Monks
The Scythian Monks hoped to end the conflict between the Chalcedonians and Monophysites. But their endorsement of Theopaschatism – that one of the Trinity/Jesus Christ was crucified in the flesh...Show More