In Simeon's Wake

Ben Wyatt
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  • Christianity
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Embark on an exploration of the fascinating world of ancient African Christianity! Martyrs, heretics, and more await as we follow after the very first African convert: the Ethiopian eunuch Simeon Bachos.

  1. 1 day ago

    Episode 18 - The B-I-B-L-E, Yes, that's the Arche for Me: Origen on Biblical Interpretation

    At long last, our meandering tour of the Peri Archon comes to a close! Or is it...a beginning? A beginning of how to read Scripture, at least! Tune in to our final verdict on the Egyptian exegete's exemplary encyclopedia of education. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BenWyatt

  2. 5 days ago ·  Bonus

    Supplemental - Of Souls and Sickle Cells: Origen on Blood

    This episode has *everything*: exegesis! bees! bishops asking weird questions! Levitical law! Join Ben for what he does best: pontificating on obscure theological errata. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BenWyatt

  3. 1 Jul

    Episode 17 – Peri Archon Round 2: Holier and Kinder

    In which Ben attempts to contain his elocutionary enthusiasm, with mixed results. patreon.com/BenWyatt

  4. 5 Jun

    Episode 16: Let’s Start at the Beginning - Origen's Peri Archon

    Scripture! Rules of Faith! Rampant metaphysical speculation! This work has it all. Join us as we explore one of the all-time classics of ancient Christianity. https://www.patreon.com/BenWyatt

  5. 1 May

    Episode 15 - The Egyptian Epistemological Epitome: Who is Origen of Alexandria?

    Allegory! Asceticism! Alliteration! Origen of Alexandria makes his spectacular podcast debut on this episode! Patreon: patreon.com/BenWyatt

  6. 29 Apr ·  Bonus

    Supplemental: The Lost Musical Years of Tertullian

    No one: Absolutely no one: Ben: HEY WHAT IF TERTULLIAN WAS ACTUALLY A THEATER KID? We're so sorry.

  7. 3 Apr

    Episode 14 - Montanist Miscellanies: Tertullian's Shorter Works

    Converting emperors, hating theater, and talking about veils: it's all in a day's work for everyone's favorite curmudgeonly Carthaginian! Learn about Tertullian's lesser known works in our final episode on the man. https://patreon.com/BenWyatt

  8. 6 Mar

    Episode 13 - Practical Patripassian Problematics: Tertulian’s Against Praxeas

    Ben is on an alliteration kick, if you couldn't tell. Anyway, listen to this episode to learn about the Trinity and stuff. https://patreon.com/BenWyatt

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Embark on an exploration of the fascinating world of ancient African Christianity! Martyrs, heretics, and more await as we follow after the very first African convert: the Ethiopian eunuch Simeon Bachos.

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  • Creator
    Ben Wyatt
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean

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