The Malcolm Effect

#148 Columbus, the Crusades, and the End of the World: How Biblical Prophecy Shaped Imperialism - Dr. Zahir Kolia

The Malcolm Effect

Show Notes

This is Part 2 of our series, “The Theological Underpinnings of Modernity.” In this episode, we move from al-Andalus to Columbus and the role of apocalyptic Christianity in the making of empire.

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