Come enjoy some of Cicero at his best – that incomparable suavitas together with the sinceritas one would expect in a dialogue dedicated to his best friend, Atticus. His On Old Age and On Friendship are truly miniature masterpieces (especially the former). Or, should you prefer, read some Apostolic Fathers with us: from the DidacheContinue reading “Greek and Latin, last chance”
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An Introduction to Theological German : From Barth to Luther
In the same vein as my Latin and Greek courses, I will be offering this summer a reading course in German. I spent four years studying theology and classics in Germany at the University of Tübingen and have long had a passion for all things German, theological works in particular. Many have called my excitementContinue reading “An Introduction to Theological German : From Barth to Luther”
Summer ’25 Reading Courses (Greek, Latin, German)
After a delightful first effort last summer, I am offering more online reading groups this summer. Come read and discuss important texts with us! The classes, capped at 8 students, will run from Wednesday June 11th to Wednesday July 30th and will cost 225$, due before the 3rd class (8 sessions). Greek will be 1:30-3:15Continue reading “Summer ’25 Reading Courses (Greek, Latin, German)”
Greek Reading Course on Aristotle’s Ethics
We will be reading Aristotle’s Ethics this summer in an online format; please email me at theurlasabove@gmail.com if you would like to join. We will meet 1.5 hours weekly – preparation is encouraged but not required. Cost is 200$ (or 300$ to meet longer = read, write, discuss more). The exact meeting time is TBD,Continue reading “Greek Reading Course on Aristotle’s Ethics”
Confessions Book 8 on Amazon
After a long gestation period I have finally edited and published Confessions VIII. It is available under the Confessions VIII tab for download (note the other resources there linked!) and here for purchase: PS It may take a few days for all KDP features to become available (e.g., preview) and for it to ship outsideContinue reading “Confessions Book 8 on Amazon”
Confessions Book 8 BETA
You can now download a PDF of Confessions VIII here. The book is currently being edited by a peer and will be first published once it has gone through this process [update: the final version has since been uploaded]. Thanks to all those who have given positive feedback on Confessions I – I hope thisContinue reading “Confessions Book 8 BETA”
Epistle to the Hebrews on Amazon
The final version of The Epistle to the Hebrews is now available on Amazon here and is available for download here. I cannot claim to have planned it so, but in light of this year’s events a λόγος τῆς παρακλήσεως (‘word of encouragement’) seems timely. Comments and criticism always welcome; please share with friends andContinue reading “Epistle to the Hebrews on Amazon”
Confessions Book I on Amazon
Confessions Book I on Amazon At long last the commentary has made its way to Amazon (North America, Europe, and Japan). Stay tuned and share with friends. Here is a link to Confessions I on Amazon (USA). It is also available in the UK, Europe, and Japan. Please contact me with questions or corrections (myContinue reading “Confessions Book I on Amazon”
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