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The Doctrine of Discovery Project
Mapping the Doctrine of Discovery
We launch this Podcast with Columbus’ arrival to the “New World.” This event issued forth the “Age of Discovery.” Although we were taught Columbus was in search of spices, he was actually sailing under 15th century Papal edicts known as the Doctrines of Christian Discovery [DOCD]. Following the fall of Constantinople, these Papal Bulls were issued to legitimate Portugal’s exploits in extracting gold in West Africa and capturing slaves. By 1492, the Transatlantic slave trade began with Columbus’ first crossing. The DOCD established the spiritual justification to bring the world under total...
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4.9 stars from 18 ratings
Illuminating, powerful and timely
This podcast has changed the way in which I understand what the doctrine of discovery means and the long lasting consequences of it. Thank you to the producers, hosts and many guests who have been interviewed! I’m looking forward to the next episodes!!!!
Extinctbirds via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/24/24
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