The Myth of America: Part 4 – New Amsterdam Turned New York

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The Myth of America: Part 4 – New Amsterdam Turned New York

Jun 15, 2023

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Ep 147: Dr Koontz flies solo this week to talk about the history of New Amsterdam, the effects of making the acquisition of wealth your highest goal, the differences between Dutch and English settlements, and the city’s position in the Dutch-Anglo war.

Dr Koontz – Trinity Lutheran Church

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A Brief History of Power

Every week Dr. Adam Koontz and Rev. Jonathan Fisk check their privilege against the backdrop of the wide and varied annals of history. You don‘t have to believe the Babel about the sons of Noah being a rosetta for understanding the postmodern global politic to agree that an intellectual dark web exists because history always rhymes, no matter what you try to do about it. You might not save the world by listening, citizen, but that doesn‘t mean you won‘t save someone. Because knowing is only the first half of the battle.

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