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Who were the Cathars?
Episode 55
In this episode we discuss the famous medieval "heretics" known as the Cathars, and the Albigensian crusade which tried to wipe them out.
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3 years, 8 months ago
Dara Shikoh & The Meeting of Islam & Hinduism
Episode 54
This episode explores the life and teachings of the Mughal prince and Sufi teacher Dara Shikoh.
Sources/Suggested Reading:
Gandhi, Supriya (2020). "The…3 years, 8 months ago
Emperor Akbar & Din Ilahi
Episode 53
In this episode we explore the religious ideas and explorations of the Mughal empire's most famous emperor.
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Eaton, Richard M…3 years, 8 months ago
The Origins of Arabic
Episode 52
In this episode, we explore the history and development of the Arabic language, as well as its connection to religion.
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3 years, 8 months ago
What is Hesychasm?
Episode 51
In this episode, we talk about the mystical tradition called "Hesychasm" in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
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3 years, 8 months ago
Marguerite Porete & The Mirror of Simple Souls
Episode 50
In this episode we talk about the fascinating writer & possibly beguine Marguerite Porete (d. 1310).
Sources/Suggested Reading:
"The Mirror of Simple S…3 years, 9 months ago
Tayyibi Isma'ilis: Heirs to the Fatimids
Episode 49
In this episode we discuss the Tayyibi Isma'ilis, including the Dawwodi Bohras, Alavi Bohras & Sulaymanis and their history.
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3 years, 9 months ago
Religion in Pre-Islamic Arabia
Episode 48
Sources/Suggested Reading:
al-Jallad, Ahmad (forthcoming) "The Religion and Rituals of the Nomads of Pre-Islamic Arabia: A reconstruction based on the…3 years, 9 months ago
How is Sufism related to Islam?
Episode 47
Today we talk about an often asked question - what is the relatioship between Sufism and Islam? Are they the same thing or is there some difference?
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3 years, 9 months ago
What is Spinoza's God?
Episode 46
Spinoza is one of the most controversial and debated philosophers in the last few centuries. This episode attempts to give a very general overview of…
3 years, 9 months ago