In Simeon's Wake

About In Simeon's Wake

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.

Publisher

Ben Wyatt

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Apr 2025

Latest episode

7 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Aug 2026

   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. 

   3 Aug 2026

   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 2026

   Episode 17 – Peri Archon Round 2: Holier and Kinder

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

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings