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Every book Jiang Xueqin recommended on podcasts
Jiang Xueqin is a Chinese-born Canadian educator and commentator. In the 2000s, he was involved in education reforms in China. From 2022 to 2026, he worked as a teacher at Moonshot Academy high school in Beijing. He is known for his YouTube channel Predictive History, on which he styles himself as 'Professor Jiang'. During an appearance on The Tucker Carlson Show, Jiang discussed several classical texts and educational works that form the core of his teaching curriculum. He mentioned teaching Homer's epic poems, specifically referencing both the Iliad and the Odyssey as part of his school's Western civilization coursework. Continuing his description of his classical education curriculum, Jiang noted that he teaches Plato's philosophical text The Republic, as well as Dante Alighieri's epic poem The Divine Comedy. Furthermore, Jiang referenced teaching the Bible as a central component of his educational program, alongside James L. Kugel's book How to Read the Bible, noting that his students thoroughly engage with and enjoy these foundational historical and literary texts.
Books recommended by Jiang Xueqin
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Bible
The Bible is a foundational anthology of sacred texts shaping Western culture, law, and morality through historical narratives, poetry, and theological teachings.
Discussed“I teach the Bible. And my students love it.”
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The Divine Comedy
The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri is an epic 14th-century poem detailing the soul's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise.
Discussed“I teach Dante the Divine Comedy. I teach the Bible.”
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The Iliad
The Iliad by Homer is an ancient Greek epic poem that chronicles the fierce battles, heroic deeds, and tragic human costs surrounding the final weeks of the Trojan War.
Discussed“Look, so in my school I teach the great books. I teach western civilization. Uh I teach Homer, the lead, the Odyssey.”
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The Odyssey
The Odyssey is an ancient Greek epic poem by Homer that follows the arduous ten-year journey of Odysseus as he attempts to return home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
Discussed“I teach Homer, the lead, the Odyssey. I teach Plato, the Republic.”
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The Republic
Plato's foundational classical text "The Republic" explores justice, political structures, and the nature of reality.
Discussed“I teach Plato, the Republic. I teach Dante the Divine Comedy.”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Prophet Predicts the Next Phase in Iran, Trump’s War Plan, & Israel’s Plot to Sabotage It | The Tucker Carlson Show | 2026-03-20 | 5 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“That is what God told us to do. That is what is written in the Bible. And that's what we were born to do.”