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The Joke That Let Him Defy Popes and Kings
A scholar at the king's table cracks a joke, but his dangerous ideas soon draw the ire of popes and church councils. Can one man's intellect defy the powerful forces of ninth-century Europe?
The Joke That Let Him Defy Popes and Kings
This episode explores the life of John Scotus Eriugena, an Irish scholar whose radical philosophical ideas challenged the religious and political authorities of his time. It delves into how he navigated a world where his writings were condemned, yet he remained protected within the Frankish court.
Person: John Scotus Eriugena
Period: 9th Century
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