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Every book Jonathan Pageau recommended on podcasts

Guest on The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast · 4 books · 3 episodes across 1 podcast

Jonathan Pageau appeared on multiple episodes of The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast to discuss various literary, traditional, and biblical works. During a discussion about sacrifice, victory, and transformed identity, Jonathan Pageau cited the biblical book of Revelation while reflecting on Jordan Peterson's remarks, mentioning a verse where Christ spoke to those who would be victorious. In another conversation on the same podcast, Jonathan Pageau used the classic fairy tale Snow White by the Brothers Grimm as an example of symbolic storytelling, specifically referencing the image of the witch looking into the mirror. He also brought up Jordan Peterson's book Maps of Meaning during a conversation focused on comparative storytelling. Additionally, Jonathan Pageau referenced the Book of Revelation while speaking with Jim Keller about artificial intelligence and technology, noting that the text describes the finality or totality of all things and contains interesting images about technology that help more secular people understand those themes. Throughout these podcast appearances, Jonathan Pageau used these various books and texts to explore profound symbolic meanings, comparative narratives, and traditional imagery across different cultural and religious contexts.

Books recommended by Jonathan Pageau

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  1. Maps of Meaning

    Jordan B. Peterson · Discussed · 1 episode

    Maps of Meaning by Jordan B.

    Discussed
    “and I think that you know one of the things that happened in the 20th century and you did it with maps of meaning is that if you when you do comparative storytelling”
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  2. Revelation

    Drew Karpyshyn; David Colacci · Discussed · 1 episode

    Revelation by Drew Karpyshyn and David Colacci is a gripping science fiction novel set within expansive fictional universes.

    Discussed
    “I I want to say one last thing about because there was this image that came to me also while Jordan was talking. There's a there's a verse in Revelation Revelation 2 where Christ says to those who are victorious will be given to parti to receive the secret mana right the secret mana the bread from heaven”
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  3. Snow White

    Gebrüder Grimm [Brothers Grimm] · Discussed · 1 episode

    Snow White by Gebrüder Grimm is a classic fairy tale about a beautiful princess, a wicked stepmother, and a poisoned apple.

    Discussed
    “so like in Snow White for example right the idea that this image of the the witch looking into the mirror”
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  4. The Book of revelation

    Rupert Thomson · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Book of revelation by Rupert Thomson is a profound scriptural and literary work exploring apocalyptic visions and spiritual themes.

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    “there are two actually in the Book of Revelation which is describes the end or describes the finality of all things or the totality of all things is baby away for people who are more secular to kind of understand it and in that in that book there are two images interesting images about technology”
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Books Jonathan Pageau wrote

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Why Your Marriage Feels Like A Prison Instead Of An AdventureThe Jordan B. Peterson Podcast2026-10-251
496. Beyond Dawkins | Jonathan PageauThe Jordan B. Peterson Podcast2024-11-072
308. AI: The Beast or Jerusalem? | Jonathan Pageau & Jim KellerThe Jordan B. Peterson Podcast2022-11-241
Other mentions (4: passing, ad reads, own books)
Plugged Symbolism of Jack and the Beanstalk
“so this is the latest one it's Jack and the Fallen Giants”
Plugged Jack and the Fallen Giants
“so this is the latest one it's Jack and the Fallen Giants”
Plugged Symbolism of Jack and the Beanstalk
“and so for example in this obviously people who can recognize the fact that it's Jack and the Fallen Giants me that I'm slightly alluding to the Nephilim”
Plugged Jack and the Fallen Giants
“and so for example in this obviously people who can recognize the fact that it's Jack and the Fallen Giants me that I'm slightly alluding to the Nephilim”