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EPISODE · Aug 16, 2026 · 38 MIN

Eryxias (Text 559)

from Hippolytus · host Euripides

Eryxias (Text 559) delves into profound philosophical themes, exploring the nature of virtue and the intricacies of human relationships. This thought-provoking dialogue invites listeners to reflect on the moral complexities that define our existence, making it a timeless piece that resonates with contemporary audiences. The exploration of ethics and the quest for knowledge remain relevant today, encouraging us to examine our own values and beliefs. With its rich philosophical discourse, Eryxias challenges us to engage with the fundamental questions of life, ensuring its enduring significance in the realm of literature and thought.

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Early Church Collection Volume 3 by Various Loyal Books This collection begins with Augustine's exposition of the Apostles' Creed, a confession of faith attributed to Gregory Thaumaturgus and a series of statements on christology. Then come two works attributed to Hippolytus and a treatise addressed to Tatian arguing, without using Scripture, for the existence of the soul. Dionysius of Alexandria comments on the authorship of the book of Revelation and Alexander, archbishop of Alexandria excommunicates Arius . What remains of "a discourse on the Divine Nature and the Incarnation, against the heretics Beron and Helix" is followed by several exegetical works by Dionysius of Alexandria and the beginning of a treatise of the resurrection usually attributed to Justin Martyr. "Discourse on all the Saints" concerns martyrs and the fragments of Lactantius were written by the adviser of Constantine, the first Christian Romans emperor. A survey of Christian novels follows . The Phoenix may or may not have been written by Lactantius and formed the ba Early Church Collection Volume 2, The by Various LibriVox This collection begins with Augustine's response to the charge that Christians, unlike anyone else in the world, believe in things that cannot be seen, two works on christology from Athanasius and Augustine's exposition of the Apostles' Creed. Next come two responses from church leaders on what to do when Christians have participated in idolatry (Cyprian's after the Decian persecution). After some shorter works including all the extant fragments from Papias, there are a large number of works from Rufinus: translator and editor of many of the works of Origen who suffered considerable censure for his labors as can be seen from the content of his prefaces. There follow many short work from the early Christian apologists (whose works are mostly lost), two ethical treatises from Hippolytus and some short historical accounts.The Early Church Collection, Volume 1 (Summary Phaedra by Jean Racine (1639 - 1699) LibriVox In the court of Louis XIV, adaptations of Greek tragedies were very popular. This play, heavily influenced by Euripides' Hippolytus, deals with love that violates social taboos. Note: In Racine's work, a new "scene" begins whenever a character enters or exits. Therefore, there are no stage directions, only a list of the characters on stage for each scene. The action is continuous for the entire act. (Summary by Libby Gohn)CastNarrator: balaTheseus: Bruce PiriePhaedra: Elizabeth KlettHippolytus: Libby GohnAricia: Charlotte DuckettOenone: Amanda FridayTheramenes: Alan MapstoneIsmene: <a href="htt Treatise on Christ and Antichrist Hippolytus of Rome In this late second century treatise, Hippolytus gives an excellent summary of Early Christian thinking on the subject of the antichrist. Familiar texts from Daniel and Revelation are treated together with his own current events to give a unique perspective. (Summary by Jonathan Lange)

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