Why the Italian Renaissance Emerged
Feb 1, 2025
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Updated: Mar 25
A pithy lecture on how the Italian Renaissance emerged from the ashes of the long and devastating thirteenth century – and a powerful parable for the opportunities embedded in the cultural decadence of our own day. The lecture was delivered at Ralston College's "Renewal and Renaissance" symposium, a panel of leading thinkers, artists, and writers. Other speakers included theologian James Orr, composer Samuel Andreyev, and classicst David Butterfield.