Episode 2 - The Self, Part 2: Triforce of the West

Episode 2 explores the three great foundations of Western spirituality - Egypt, Greece, and Israel - and how each shaped a radically different understanding of the self. From the Egyptian soul that must survive judgment, to the Greek discovery of the inner, rational soul, to the Hebrew self in relationship with God, this episode traces the evolution of what it means to be human and various ways different ancient Western societies have understood their own identities.