Rembrandt Van Rijn: "The Storm at the Sea of Galilee" [Ep.91]

02/02/23 • 47 min

On this episode, Logos Podcast contemplates another painting. Netflix, Van Gogh, and the New York Times have covered the artwork we are assessing: The Storm at the Sea of Galilee. The painter: Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. According to the tales of his time, he was an ominous man, like many prominent historical figures. This 17th-century painter changed the landscape of Dutch Artisanship and continues to be a significant influence today.
Yet, his painting draws us into his contemplative life. As an artist of Christian upbringing, it seems fitting that his painting surrounded a lot of biblical imagery. These paintings include The Return of the Prodigal Son, The Stoning of Saint Stephen, The Raising of the Cross, and the one we are doing today!
Guys, this painter is one who suffered for his love of beauty. There is an important listen to this painting and art in general.
As we move along this reflection, this line came to mind time and time again: “Man does not live off bread alone.” Indeed, mans soul is propelled by beauty into the mystery of its source, Jesus Christ. We hope that you feel the same way after entering our discussion. God Love You!
Materials used in anticipation of this episode:
75 Masterpieces Every Christian Should Know: The Fascinating Stories behind Great Works of Art, Literature, Music, and Film by Terry Glaspey
Only the Lover Sings: Art and Contemplation by Josef Pieper
Letter to Artists - https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/letters/1999/documents/hf_jp-ii_let_23041999_artists.html
- https://www.thecollector.com/who-stole-rembrandts-painting-storm-sea-galilee/
- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-painting-stolen-in-east-germanys-biggest-art-heist-might-be-a-rembrandt-180979023/
- https://www.gardnermuseum.org/blog/five-frames-left-behind

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ChatGPT, Open AI, and Transhumanism [Ep.90]

CHAT GPT, OPEN AI, the MetaVerse, virtual reality("VR"), transhumanism, and artificial intelligence ("AI") are all buzzwords we have heard a lot of recently.
Particularly CHAT GPT. But what is all of this stuff? Should we take it seriously? The best approach is to run away from it all! No. It is currently an approach, but it differs from the one we promote.
In this episode, Logos confronts some of the profound questions and propositions of the rising technological revolution. Serious questions we consider, and you should too: What is technology? Is progress always positive? What distinguishes a man from a machine with a highly sophisticated information network? Are machines morally culpable?
Like most of our stuff, this discussion is just that; a discussion. As such, we invite you to dialogue with these concepts and realities emerging around us. Above all, to bring them into contact with THE divine Truth of Jesus Christ.
There must be something good, true, and beautiful about said advancement, but they are all rooted in something, in someONE. What are we to make of these developments?
Enjoy, and God Bless!
Attached are links to some of the sources we used:
Books
- Virtually You: The Dangerous Powers of the E-Personality by Elias Aboujaoude MD
- Technopoly: The Surrender of Culture to Technology by Neil Postman
- The Age of AI: And Our Human Future by Kissinger, Schmidt, and Huttenlocher
Videos/ Articles
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-hB-4fnqtM
- https://theimaginativeconservative.org/2022/10/can-technology-save-world-joseph-pearce.html
- https://www.ncregister.com/blog/pope-francis-and-the-killer-robots
- https://www.vox.com/recode/2020/2/28/21157760/pope-vatican-artificial-intelligence
- https://openai.com/about/
- https://www.businessinsider.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-chat-gpt-2023-1

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Is the Bible True? (W/ Dr. Matthew Ramage) [Ep.92]

Many of us have probably Googled "Violence Of the Old Testament" or asked a friend about such a topic. We anticipate a clear answer; however, at the root of the question is an even more profound and super rational question: How could a good God allow violence in the Bible, the Book of Life?
Alongside these questions, we dive into the question(s): Is the Bible reliable? Wait, the "book of life"? But what to do with the slavery, death, murder, adultery, human sacrifice, and annihilation sprinkled throughout such a text? This conversation seeks to explore some of these questions and give avenues by which to engage them.
Along with these topics, we discuss The mythology of the Bible, the difference between the Quran and the Bible, and, weirdly enough, Lynyrd Skynyrd!
This week, Dr. Matthew Ramage joins Logos to dive into this very topic. We welcome him and hope you enjoy his insights as much as we did! Above all, we hope you became more sensitive to the goodness, truth, and beauty of Christ in His utterance through the Church's intellectual tradition.
A link to his website as well as some links to his books on Amazon are attached below. For any more information on Dr. Ramage or his work, please refer to his website.
- www.matthewramage.com
- https://www.amazon.com/Dust-Earth-Benedict-Theory-Evolution/dp/0813235146
- https://www.amazon.com/Experiment-Faith-Benedict-Theological-Virtues/dp/0813232694/ref=sr_1_2?crid=XCZ7VSVZGPB0&keywords=Dr+Matthew+Ramage&qid=1675901518&s=books&sprefix=dr+matthew+ramage%2Cstripbooks%2C90&sr=1-2
- https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Passages-Bible-Engaging-Scripture/dp/0813221560/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3415PSWH02O7U&keywords=Dr+Matthew+Ramage&qid=1675901547&s=books&sprefix=dr+matthew+ramage%2Cstripbooks%2C90&sr=1-3
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