Dominion
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Dominion by tom holland appears 25 times across 24 podcast episodes on 4 shows, with transcript quotes and timestamps.
Recent mentions on The Ezra Klein Show, The Rest Is History, and Modern Wisdom.
The book 'Dominion' by Tom Holland has been frequently referenced across various podcasts, particularly in discussions about the influence of Christianity on Western civilization. In episodes of 'The Rest Is History,' guests have highlighted specific stories and themes from the book, such as the transformative dream of Martin and the high stakes of Martin Luther's confrontations, showcasing how these historical narratives resonate with contemporary issues.
Additionally, 'Dominion' is noted for its exploration of Christianity's pervasive impact on societal norms, as discussed in 'Modern Wisdom' with guests like Alex O'Connor and Louise Perry. The book's insights into figures like Bartolomeo Las Casas and the evolution of counter-traditions further illustrate its relevance, making it a significant topic of conversation among historians and cultural commentators alike.
The host mentioned 'Dominion' to illustrate the underestimation of religion's resilience and influence in the post-Cold War world. He reflects on how his perspective has changed since the 1990s, leading him to write the book.
The host discusses Angela Merkel's religious background and its impact on her political decisions, particularly during the migrant crisis. They reference the book 'Dominion' to illustrate how Merkel's upbringing and moral framework shaped her responses to complex issues.
The host discusses the political implications of Jesus claiming to be the Jewish Messiah, referencing the book 'Dominion' to highlight the profound impact of this teaching. The conversation explores how this claim transcends earthly power and its significance in the context of early Christianity.
Recent show rotation: The Ezra Klein Show, The Rest Is History, and Modern Wisdom.
Guests tied to these mentions include Alex O'Connor and Louise Perry.
Fastest path back to the source: the first indexed mention lands at 43:26 in the episode where we captured it.
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“The author discusses the book 'Dominion' by Tom Holland, which argues that modern beliefs about individual dignity and rights are rooted in Christianity.”
“The speaker mentions a story from the book 'Dominion' about Martin, a soldier who gives half of his cloak to a beggar and has a transformative dream about Christ.”
“Tom Holland, the historian, who has popularized this idea in his book Dominion that all of Western civilization is essentially Christian without realizing it.”
“The excerpt discusses a moment from Tom Holland's book, Dominion, where Martin Luther confronts a cardinal, highlighting the high stakes of the situation.”
“The book is mentioned in relation to the tradition of Christianity and the evolution of a counter-tradition involving figures like the Marquis de Sade.”
“The difficulty of getting to grips with what Deimos actually meant to the Athenians inspired the author to write Dominion.”
“The great exponent of it, who you've written about in your book Dominion, I think, Bartolomeo Las Casas, the great priest who condemns the mistreatment of the...”
“The discussion references the book 'Dominion' in relation to the teachings of Jesus and their profound impact on secular tradition.”
“The speaker references Tom Holland's book Dominion, which has garnered a significant audience among vicars who listen to the podcast.”
“Salazar would love your book Dominion. You would have had great chats with Salazar about Dominion, Tom.”
“Tom Holland's book called Dominion is about the history of Christianity and its influence on the modern world, discussing how societal norms around sexual access have changed over time.”
“A book exploring the transformation brought by the rise of Christianity and its impact on modern secular humanist values.”
“The book 'Dominion' discusses Christianity's impact on human history, explaining how it has seeped into various aspects of life without people noticing.”
“It's from Dominion. Yeah, and it's a fantastic passage.”
“The last chapter in Dominion discusses Angela Merkel's religious background and features a scene with a Palestinian girl seeking medical treatment.”
“And one of the things I thought was really interesting when I was researching Dominion was to discover how important Ethiopia was as, you know, the first Christian nation before Rome.”
“The speaker mentions having read 'Dominion' and maybe two other books, indicating a limited engagement with history books.”
“The discussion references the author's ability to connect various subjects back to their book 'Dominion' about the Christian tradition.”
“The speaker mentions having written a book called Dominion, which discusses the resilience of religion and its impact in the post-Cold War world.”
“A book about the history of Christianity mentioned in the context of Christmas shopping.”
“I've just written a book, Dominion, which goes from 480 BC right the way up to the present day history of Christianity called Dominion, available in all good bookshops.”
“Author Tom Holland describes Clodia's defense of her reputation, highlighting her struggles with slander and societal perceptions.”
“Modern author Tom Holland describes the reaction to Clodius' death and the ensuing chaos in Rome.”
“Author Tom Holland describes how, you know, almost Naziistic Night of the Long Knives, the actual beginning of the what's called prescriptions, were.”
“Author Tom Holland writes about, you know, the reaction of the Greeks to the coming at Mithridates, you know, this killer of his own mother, this man that normally the Greeks would not have looked at as anything other than a barbarian, but they were desperate.”