Universal History: The Hordes of Gog and Magog | pt.2 | with Richard Rohlin

This is part 2 of a series of discussions with Richard Rohlin on the symbolism of the far east, as part of our Universal History series. In this episode we talk about the meaning of Gog and Magog and instances in history that gave rise to this image of the hordes breaching the wall.

Part 1Universal HistoryBeyond the HorizonThe Symbolism of the Far East | with Richard Rohlin

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Richard Rohlin’s work:

Richard Rohlin’s article on The Symbolic World blog

Amon Sûl podcast (Exploring the Tolkien Legendarium with the Christian Faith)

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Books mentioned:

The Greek Alexander Romance (Penguin Classics)

Apocalypse. An Alexandrian World Chronicle (Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library)

City of God (Image Classics) by St. Augustine

The Last Battle by C. S. Lewis

Decline and Fall of the Roman EmpireThe Modern Library Collection (Complete and Unabridged) by Edward Gibbon

Podcasts mentioned:

Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History 4347 Wrath of the Khans Series ($12.99)

Universal Historythe Mystery of Ethiopia | with Richard Rohlin (Ethiopia #1)

Lord of Spirits podcast (Ancient Faith Ministries)

Of relevance:

Pentecost for the Zombie Apocalypse

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