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Emily Graham
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Well-known names of Christian saints include St. Peter, to whom Jesus gave the keys to the kingdom in the Bible; St. Joan of Arc, who led France to victory in the Hundred Years War; and St. Thomas Aquinas, whose philosophy around faith and reason, the existence of God, and the nature of the soul is embedded deeply in Church theology today. Lesser-known saints, who’ve been immortalized for the miracles attributed to them and the struggles they endured, include the names of Kateri Tekakwitha, Absalom Jones, Josephine Butler, and many others.
Who are these figures? Why were they canonized as saints? And what can they teach us today? Unpack these questions with The Surprising Lives of Christian Saints. Over the course of 24 in-depth lectures, Professor Emily Graham, an Associate Professor of History at Oklahoma State University, surveys the global history of Christian sainthood. As you’ll discover, the stories of Christian saints are not just fascinating—they’re also an integral part of Christian history. Through their lives, in particular moments of time, you can trace the historical context that shaped the Church over two millennia, meeting such figures as:
• Mary Magdalen, an early saint who has been interpreted and reinterpreted countless times over the years;
• Perpetua and Felicity, mothers and martyrs in fourth-century Carthage;
• Francis of Assisi, a mendicant known for ministering to the poor;
• Elizabeth Ann Seton, a convert and caretaker in the United States; and
• Andre Rublev, an icon painter whose striking artwork married Byzantine and Russian influence.
What these saints all have in common is that they were ordinary people who did extraordinary things, from negotiating political strife to championing the poor and the dispossessed. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a devout Christian, or someone curious about sainthood, Professor Graham takes you on an enlightening journey through time, revealing the profound lives of individuals who’ve left an indelible mark on our world.
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De: Gregory S. Aldrete, y otros
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Sex in the Middle Ages
- De: Jennifer McNabb, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Jennifer McNabb
- Duración: 5 h y 12 m
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General3.5 out of 5 stars 24
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Sex. The word makes some people giggle or blush, while others may draw back in discomfort. So, why do we find it so difficult to talk openly about sex? Much of our reticence in discussing and acknowledging the realities of sex comes, at least in part, from a unique time and place: medieval Europe. In the 12 episodes of Sex in the Middle Ages, Professor Jennifer McNabb and a panel of experts in medieval history and literature will take you back to the period between the fall of Rome and the rise of the Renaissance to explore the ideals and realities of sex and sexuality.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Confusing
- De Anonymous User en 03-23-24
De: Jennifer McNabb, y otros
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Ancient Wisdom for the Modern World
- De: Prince Ea, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Prince Ea
- Duración: 3 h y 21 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 2
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 2
10 interview-based episodes that take ancient designs and applies them to modern lives. Your expert is Prince EA, an artist and inspirational speaker who’s spent the greater part of his career thinking about the ancient world.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Ooh my gosh, best course I’ve listened too
- De Margie en 11-08-23
De: Prince Ea, y otros
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Stories of America’s National Parks
- De: Megan Kate Nelson, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Megan Kate Nelson
- Duración: 5 h y 52 m
- Grabación Original
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General4 out of 5 stars 5
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 3
Many Americans remember a family road trip to visit one of our 63 national parks. Why did Americans start preserving these sites of natural and historic interest? How were these parks selected, and what steps did conservationists, activists, philanthropists, politicians, and others take to protect millions of acres against the booming developments of an expanding nation? An award-winning writer, researcher, and American Studies scholar, Dr. Megan Kate Nelson tackles these questions as she takes you on a marvelous journey through some of the most beautiful places on Earth.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Interesting history
- De Secret Santa en 03-30-25
De: Megan Kate Nelson, y otros
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God Against the Gods
- The History of Monotheism and Polytheism
- De: Robert Garland, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Robert Garland
- Duración: 6 h y 50 m
- Grabación Original
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General5 out of 5 stars 9
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 6
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 6
Religion is foundational to what it means to be human. Our quest for meaning is as ancient as our very existence, stretching back to a time when Neanderthal burials and Paleolithic figurines suggest our ancestors recognized a power that transcended visible reality. From ancient civilizations to the 21st century, belief in a higher power seems to be a universal human instinct. These 12 thought-provoking lectures introduce you to the world of comparative religion, giving you insights into a variety of religious expressions and human cultures.
De: Robert Garland, y otros
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London in the Time of Dickens
- De: Lillian Nayder, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Lillian Nayder
- Duración: 6 h y 8 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 13
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 11
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In London in the Time of Dickens, you’ll get the unique opportunity to experience the British capital through the eyes of a literary master whose work is inextricably tied to the city and its rich history. Throughout 12 lectures taught by Professor Lillian Nayder of Bates College, you’ll tour the city of London in a time of rapid transformation through the life and work of Charles Dickens, uncovering the history of the metropolis, while also witnessing the everyday experiences of Londoners from all walks of life as Dickens represents them.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The book read like an interesting Biography and at the same time it painted what was going on in London at that time !😊
- De miriam wismar en 12-02-23
De: Lillian Nayder, y otros
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Scientific Secrets for a Powerful Memory
- De: Peter M. Vishton, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Peter M. Vishton
- Duración: 2 h y 55 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 192
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 160
Memory is, without a doubt, the most powerful (and practical) tool of everyday life. By linking both your past and your future, memory gives you the power to plan, to reason, to perceive, and to understand. Yet while all of us have an amazing capacity for memory, there are plenty of times when it seems to fail us. Why does this happen? And how can you fix it? In Scientific Secrets for a Powerful Memory, you’ll explore the real research on how memory functions - and then apply these findings to help you make better use of the memory abilities you have.
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4 out of 5 stars
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good, but there are better books on these topics
- De Scott H en 06-03-19
De: Peter M. Vishton, y otros
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How Memory Works and Why Your Brain Remembers Wrong
- De: Gabrielle F. Principe, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Gabrielle F. Principe
- Duración: 5 h y 47 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 3
“Who are you?” Chances are you’d answer this question by describing the highlights of your personality and life experiences. But if you’d been asked this same question yesterday, you might have responded with a slightly different description. Does that mean you are a particular person today but were a different person yesterday? And what about tomorrow? Welcome to the slippery, shape-shifting nature of memory. As Professor Gabrielle Principe reveals, “you” are the conglomeration of the often-unreliable information your brain decides to feed you at any given moment.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Outstanding
- De Natasha en 01-20-24
De: Gabrielle F. Principe, y otros
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Introduction to Psychology
- De: Catherine A. Sanderson, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Professor Catherine A. Sanderson
- Duración: 18 h y 7 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 215
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 183
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 179
From the days of Freud and Skinner to the modern science of fMRIs and genetics, Introduction to Psychology is a grand introduction to one of the most captivating fields of inquiry - where the subject is you, and everyone around you. Taught by Professor Catherine A. Sanderson of Amherst College, these 36 insightful lessons not only give you a panoramic grounding in the history, methods, and fundamental findings of psychology, but they also introduce you to the most up-to-date 21st-century research and discoveries.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Cool TED talk
- De CA en 05-23-21
De: Catherine A. Sanderson, y otros
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World Heritage Sites II: 12 More of the World’s Greatest Places
- De: Justin M. Jacobs, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Justin M. Jacobs
- Duración: 6 h y 2 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 1
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Our first foray into World Heritage sites, World Heritage Sites: Exploring the World’s Greatest Places, celebrated UNESCO’s remarkable initiative, exploring a rich sampling of these sites across the globe. In this exciting sequel of 12 thrilling lectures, World Heritage Sites II: 12 More of the World’s Greatest Places, expert historian Professor Jacobs introduces you to a dozen more extraordinary treasures of archaeology, architecture, art, engineering, and the natural world.
De: Justin M. Jacobs, y otros
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Understanding the New Testament
- De: The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Professor David Brakke
- Duración: 12 h y 5 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 499
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 425
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Join Professor David Brakke, an award-winning Professor of History at The Ohio State University, for Understanding the New Testament. In these 24 eye-opening lectures, he takes you behind the scenes to study not only the text of the New Testament, but also the authors and the world in which it was created. You will explore Jewish lives under Roman occupation, reflect on the apocalyptic mood of the first and second centuries AD, witness the early Christians’ evangelism beyond the Jewish communities, and witness the birth of a faith that continues to shape our world today.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Familiar but Worthwhile
- De Mark en 12-01-19
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England: From the Fall of Rome to the Norman Conquest
- De: Jennifer Paxton, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Professor Jennifer Paxton
- Duración: 11 h y 59 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 325
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 267
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England: From the Fall of Rome to the Norman Conquest takes you through the mists of time to the rugged landscape of the British Isles. Over the course of 24 sweeping lectures, Professor Jennifer Paxton of The Catholic University of America surveys the forging of a great nation from a series of warring kingdoms and migrating peoples. From Germanic tribes to Viking invasions to Irish missionaries, she brings to life an underexamined time and place.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful
- De Anonymous User en 12-10-22
De: Jennifer Paxton, y otros
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Understanding the Old Testament
- De: Professor Robert D. Miller II, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Professor Robert D. Miller II
- Duración: 11 h y 5 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,203
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,038
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The Old Testament is one of the foundational texts of Western civilization, and is among the most impactful and widely read books in world history. In 24 enthralling lectures, Professor Miller guides you through a core selection of the major books of the Old Testament, inviting you to probe their meaning and relevance in incisive and thought-provoking commentary. In Understanding the Old Testament, you’ll take a revelatory look at this epically impactful document, finding its deeper historical and religious meanings, as well as its sublime literary treasures.
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2 out of 5 stars
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This is not what I was hoping for...
- De A person healing en 05-09-20
De: Professor Robert D. Miller II, y otros
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The Middle Ages Around the World
- De: Joyce E. Salisbury, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Joyce E. Salisbury
- Duración: 12 h y 15 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 94
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 81
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The Middle Ages was a time of major historical shifts and transformations. This amazing era reverberates with discoveries, innovations, events, and historical processes that are integral to the world we know now. In these 24 enthralling lectures, Professor Salisbury leads you on a sumptuous tour of this incredible historical epoch, making clear that the remarkable historical currents and advances of the Middle Ages unfolded not only in the West, but across the globe, from Europe, Africa, and the Middle East to Asia, the Americas, and beyond.
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1 out of 5 stars
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A Rare Disappointment from The Great Courses
- De Curtis en 08-21-22
De: Joyce E. Salisbury, y otros
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The New Testament
- De: Bart D. Ehrman, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Bart D. Ehrman
- Duración: 12 h y 27 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,043
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,778
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Whether taken as a book of faith or a cultural artifact, the New Testament is among the most significant writings the world has ever known, its web of meaning relied upon by virtually every major writer in the last 2,000 years. Yet the New Testament is not only one of Western civilization’s most believed books, but also one of its most widely disputed, often maligned, and least clearly understood, with a vast number of people unaware of how it was written and transmitted.
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1 out of 5 stars
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If you want a balanced overview this is not it
- De Amazon Customer en 02-27-16
De: Bart D. Ehrman, y otros
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Lost Art: The Stories of Missing Masterpieces
- De: Noah Charney, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Noah Charney
- Duración: 5 h y 59 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 24
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 20
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Imagine a Museum of Lost Art. If this imaginary museum contained just the artwork we knew was lost— whether from theft, purposeful destruction, vandalism, war, or the forces of nature—it would still contain more masterpieces than those in all the world’s current museums combined. Imagine that! In Lost Art: The Stories of Missing Masterpieces, art historian Noah Charney guides you through just such an imaginary museum. In 12 fascinating lectures, you will hear the stories behind the theft and/or destruction of some of the world’s most famous pieces of art.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fascinating series, but flawed last lecture?
- De Nancy en 11-24-23
De: Noah Charney, y otros
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The Foundations of Western Civilization
- De: Thomas F. X. Noble, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Thomas F. X. Noble
- Duración: 24 h y 51 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,689
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,448
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,433
What is Western Civilization? According to Professor Noble, it is "much more than human and political geography," encompassing myriad forms of political and institutional structures - from monarchies to participatory republics - and its own traditions of political discourse. It involves choices about who gets to participate in any given society and the ways in which societies have resolved the tension between individual self-interest and the common good.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not Engaging or Very Interesting
- De Tommy D'Angelo en 03-05-17
De: Thomas F. X. Noble, y otros
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The Many Hidden Worlds of Quantum Mechanics
- De: Sean Carroll, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Sean Carroll
- Duración: 11 h y 51 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 98
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 72
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 72
In a field known for startling ideas, the Many-Worlds Interpretation (MWI) of quantum mechanics may take the prize. It holds that parallel to our own world are a large number of other universes, almost identical to ours but with small variations. Copies of each of us inhabit a myriad of these worlds. But they are not us exactly; they share our past history, but they are different people who have unique futures. Although these realms are invisible and can’t communicate with each other, prominent physicists are convinced they must exist.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Sean Carroll always has such amazing content
- De Amazon Customer en 12-26-23
De: Sean Carroll, y otros
Not about the saints.
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