“Thinking Romanly” — Dr. Matthew Walz

This lecture was recorded on October 23, 2025 during the Valor Institute’s academic retreat entitled “Friendship in Athens, Rome, and the New Jerusalem.” Led by Dr. Matthew Walz, this lecture examines Cicero’s account of friendship within the broader Roman context.

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