The study of classical languages and ancient texts provides a connection to cultures and individuals separated from us through the passage of time. Beyond the reading of these texts for their patent meaning, there is at times a latent meaning, a truth of words and reality which underlies the intent of the original author and can speak to us through our descendent, native tongues.
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Genesis (Episode 7)
Dr. Fugikawa offers a memorial dedication to his late uncle. The meaning of genesis is examined through the lens of pasta and paternity rituals. To learn more, please visit: BetterPears.com. To support the BetterPears Podcast, please visit: BetterPears.com/CSA
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Community (Episode 6)
We desire communion. We desire community. We find undesirable the task of defining what we mean by communion or community. To learn more and sign up to our newsletter, please visit: BetterPears.com. To support to The BetterPears Podcast, please visit BetterPears.com/CSA.
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Cyrus of Persia (Episode 5)
The curious case of Cyrus of Persia is examined. Dr. Fugikawa says a number of Greek words that all sound similar. The full text to read along is at BetterPears.com.
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Anthropos (Episode 4)
The influence of Big Lexi is noted again in this analysis of the Greek word for human being. This episode is dedicated to Dr. Fugikawa’s Boy Scout Scoutmaster, whose lessons and wise counsel are discussed and honored. The CSA (Community Sponsored Analysis) is still open for this season of the podcast at BetterPears.com/CSA.
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The Three “Pars” (Episode 3)
The first entry in a larger project on “deep etymology,” The Three “Pars” analyzes the three Latin verbs sharing the same root to arrive at the essence of parenting. The episode begins with a dedication to the late Fr. Joseph Koterski, S.J. This episode also introduces the BetterPears CSA.
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