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Who were the Cathars?
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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Dara Shikoh & The Meeting of Islam & Hinduism
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.


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Gandhi, Supriya (2020). "The…

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Emperor Akbar & Din Ilahi
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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The Origins of Arabic
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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What is Hesychasm?
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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Lossky, Vladimir (1…

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Marguerite Porete & The Mirror of Simple Souls
Marguerite Porete & The Mirror of Simple Souls

Episode 50

In this episode we talk about the fascinating writer & possibly beguine Marguerite Porete (d. 1310).



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"The Mirror of Simple S…

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Tayyibi Isma'ilis: Heirs to the Fatimids
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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Religion in Pre-Islamic Arabia
Religion in Pre-Islamic Arabia

Episode 48

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al-Jallad, Ahmad (forthcoming) "The Religion and Rituals of the Nomads of Pre-Islamic Arabia: A reconstruction based on the…

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How is Sufism related to Islam?
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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What is Spinoza's God?
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…

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