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What is Hasidism?
Episode 15
The Hasidic movement is pretty famous. But few are aware of its deep mystical teachings and connections with Kabbalah. In this episode, we explore th…
4 years, 2 months ago
What is Gnosticism?
Episode 14
This episode gives an overview of the so-called "Gnostics", particularly the group that is often otherwise known as the 'Sethians'.
Sources/Suggested …
4 years, 2 months ago
What is Orientalism?
Episode 13
A topic hat comes up a lot in the comments. Let's set the record straight.
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4 years, 2 months ago
What is Hermeticism?
Episode 12
Finally, we talk about the complex tradition known as Hermeticism and its mysterious namesake Hermes Trismegistus.
Sources/Suggested Reading:
Copenhave…
4 years, 2 months ago
What is Jainism?
Episode 11
We continue to explore the religions of India by looking at the ancient tradition of Jainism.
Sources/Suggested Reading:
Dundas, Paul (2002). "The Jain…
4 years, 2 months ago
What is Manichaeism?
Episode 10
Manichaeism is an ancient religion that is relatively unknown. In this episode, I give you everything you need to know as a introduction to this fasc…
4 years, 2 months ago
What is Daoism?
Episode 9
One of the main religious traditions in China - Daoism - is the subject of this episode. We go deep into the origins, main writings and later develop…
4 years, 2 months ago
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The Bahá'i Faith [Part 2]
Episode 8
This is the second and last part in a series on the Bahá'i Faith.
Sources/Further Reading:
Smith, Peter (2008). "An Introduction to the Baha'i Faith". …
4 years, 2 months ago
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The Bahá'i Faith [Part 1]
Episode 8
This is the first episode in a two-part series on The Bahá'i Faith - one of the youngest and fastest growing religions in the world.
Sources/Further R…
4 years, 3 months ago
Who are the Alawites
Episode 7
Another episode in my series about religious minorities in the Middle East, this time about the secretive Alawites.
Sources:
Larson, Göran; Simon Sorge…
4 years, 3 months ago