Episode · Conversations with Tyler · 2026-01-21

Books mentioned on Diarmaid MacCulloch on Christianity, Sex, and Unsettling Settled Facts

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Tyler considers Diarmaid MacCulloch one of those rare historians whose entire body of work rewards reading.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

1. 

   Christianity

   Diarmaid MacCulloch · at 0:06 · mentioned 2 times

   Christianity by Diarmaid MacCulloch is an expansive historical exploration of the Christian religion, its evolution, and its global impact.

   Recommended

   “He has a new book out, Lower than the Angels: A History of Sex and Christianity, which I recommend very highly.”

   Tyler Cowen Diarmaid MacCulloch on Christianity, Sex, and Unsettling Settled Facts 2026-01-21 Listen at 0:06

   Where to get it

   Amazon Audible
2. 

   Lower than the Angels

   Diarmaid MacCulloch · at 0:06 · mentioned 2 times

   Lower than the Angels by Diarmaid MacCulloch is an expansive historical exploration examining the complex relationship between Christianity and sex throughout the ages.

   Recommended

   “He has a new book out, Lower than the Angels: A History of Sex and Christianity, which I recommend very highly.”

   Tyler Cowen Diarmaid MacCulloch on Christianity, Sex, and Unsettling Settled Facts 2026-01-21 Listen at 0:06

   Where to get it

   Amazon Audible