The Essential Augustine with Gregory Lee

The London Lyceum

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Jordan talks with Dr. Greg Lee to discuss Augustine's 'City of God' and its relevance to contemporary issues such as social justice, political division, and church unity. They explore the importance of understanding Augustine's context, the implications of his thoughts on coercion and unity, the necessity of community engagement in addressing modern societal challenges, and more.

Resources:

1) The Essential City of God: A Reader and Commentary, Gregory Lee

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast

00:56 Exploring Augustine's Influence

05:14 The Essential City of God Book

09:07 Augustine's Relevance to Modern Politics

14:48 Engaging with Ancient Texts

18:26 Political Division and Church Unity

22:21 Community and Decision Making

27:33 Rhetoric: Righteous Anger vs. Divisive Speech

31:26 Pursuing Justice and Racial Reconciliation

37:14 Future Projects and Conclusion

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