The stories of Genesis offer a striking inversion of our expectations of what it means to live a good life. But where can this shift in perspective be traced in wisdom traditions and how can it speak to our modern world? Calling on folk tales and wider spiritual philosophies, Mark Vernon and Martin Shaw will be taking a deep dive into lesser known Biblical characters and myths in this new exclusive UnHerd Academy series. In this first gathering they will focus on Joseph, asking: what is the relationship between the Underworld and Paradise?
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Was Julius Caesar, the original strongman leader, an ancient warning or a blueprint for political success? Latin professor David Butterfield, now Provost of Ralston College and formerly of Cambridge University, joins UnHerd for an exclusive lecture and Q&A. This historical masterclass will be followed by a selection of readings from Shakespeare’s eponymous play by The Base theatre company and a chaired discussion on what the Roman general can teach us about power and control in the 21st century.
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Could returning to the earliest epic stories help to revive our divided and degraded culture? Join poet and Anglican priest Malcolm Guite in conversation with historian Tom Holland for an enlightening live dialogue on Arthurian legend, myth-making and the task of re-enchantment. This event will take place at the Emmanuel Centre in Westminster.
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