Ancients
Read along and learn with Dr. SJ Murray about the theme of “Meaning, Morality, and Purpose” in the ancient world. Below, you’ll find links to daily readings and reflections to help guide you through some of the most influential works of the ancient intellectual tradition. Resources are free and it’s a wonderful opportunity to read in community. You’ll also find lessons on SJ’s socials, where you can ask her questions.
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Ancient Mesopotamia: Enheduana
Discover the first named author in the world, over 1500 years before Homer: the high priestess and princess Enheduana.
Discover the first named author in the world, over 1500 years before Homer: the high priestess and princess Enheduana.
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Ancient Mesopotamia: Gilgamesh
Rediscovered in the 19th century during excavations, the Epic of Gilgamesh, recorded on clay tablets, includes the story of a great flood, and a quest for immortality.
Rediscovered in the 19th century during excavations, the Epic of Gilgamesh, recorded on clay tablets, includes the story of a great flood, and a quest for immortality.
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Ancient Egypt: The Book of the Dead
Learn about moral judgment and the afterlife according to the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead.
Learn about moral judgment and the afterlife according to the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead.
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Plato's Myth of Er in the Republic
At the end of the Republic, Plato shares a vision of Judgment and Justice in the afterlife: the Myth of Er.
At the end of the Republic, Plato shares a vision of Judgment and Justice in the afterlife: the Myth of Er.
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