S6E12 - Golden Verses of Pythagoras - The Law Before Moses

About this episode

This episode explores the differences and similarities between the moral codes of Pythagoras and Moses, highlighting their cultural implications.

This episode is Opinion Scholarship on the so-called "Golden Versus" of Pythagoras. We compare and contrast this ancient European moral code with the law of Moses to see how they differ and where they overlap. We explore the spirit of the law in both cases and identify what they reveal about these two cultures, their understanding of their place in the world and their relationship to the Divine. The Greeks claim that the greatest duty is 'honor of self,' while the Hebrews say it's 'honor of God.' The Greeks are concerned with becoming; with self-building; with acquiring virtue towards some Hellenic ideal of perfection, while the Hebrews are concerned with holiness and with preserving social cohesion. The varying spirits result in varying cultures; different values, different aspirations, different ideals. The question is, does one spirit speak to you more directly than the other? Enjoy ;)

Topics covered

• Golden Verses
• Pythagoras
• Moral Code
• Law of Moses
• Cultural Comparison
• Divine Relationship

Keywords

• Golden Verses
• Pythagoras
• Moses
• moral code
• cultural values
• spirit of the law
• honor of self
• honor of God

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Greeks, Hebrews

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