Let's Talk Religion
de Filip Holm
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This podcast aims to educate on the subject of religion from an academic perspective and to open up for informed discussions on the subject. You will find episodes discussing the big religions of the world and historical overviews of important figures from different religious traditions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- A History of the Witch · 46 min · Épisode 176In this episode, we explore the history of witches and witchcraft, from ancient sorceresses and magic in Mesopotamia and Rome, through medieval ideas about heresy, demons, and…
- The Occult King Solomon in Islam · 35 min · Épisode 175In this episode, we explore Solomon as an occult authority in the Islamicate world: from the Quranic stories of Sulayman commanding the jinn and the winds, to the legendary Seal…
- Satan in Sufism · 37 min · Épisode 174Iblis (Satan) refused to bow to Adam, and the Qur’an condemns him for it. But some of the most daring Sufi mystics read that refusal very differently: as the act of a perfect…
- Anqa - Arabic Folklore's Most Elusive Creature · 32 min · Épisode 173What is the Anqa? In this episode we explore the Anqa (عنقاء), the elusive, legendary bird of Arabic and Islamic tradition, often compared to the phoenix and the Persian Simurgh…
- Alchemy in the Islamic World · 43 min · Épisode 172In this episode, we explore the fascinating history of alchemy in the Islamic(ate) world, from the writings of Jabir ibn Hayyan, to the Emerald Tablet, Abu Bakr al-Razi & the…
- 'The Religion of Love' - Ibn 'Arabi's Most Famous Poem · 2 h 16 min · Épisode 171Ibn 'Arabi's famous "Religion of Love" verses are some of the most striking lines in Islamic mysticism - a declaration that the heart can take the form of every temple, church…
- The House of Wisdom (Bayt al-Hikma) in Baghdad · 32 min · Épisode 170The House of Wisdom (Bayt al-Hikma) is one of the most mythologized institutions in history, but what do the actual medieval sources say? In this video, we separate legend from…
- Women in the Life and Thought of Ibn Arabi · 1 h 0 min · Épisode 169The great Sufi mystic Ibn Arabi was taught by a woman. In Part 2 of our series on Sufi women in history, we explore the female saints, teachers, and muses who shaped the thought…
- John Scotus Eriugena & The Division of Nature · 1 h 0 min · Épisode 168John Scotus Eriugena was one of the most radical thinkers of the early Middle Ages — a philosopher who fused eastern and western Christian theology with Neoplatonism to create a…
- The Talmud Explained (w. Zevi Slavin) · 39 min · Épisode 167In this episode, Zevi and I explore what the Talmud is, what it is not, and the role it plays in the Jewish religion. Find me and my music here: https://linktr.ee/filipholm…
- Porphyry On The Cave of the Nymphs in Homer's Odyssey · 42 min · Épisode 166In this episode we explore one of the most fascinating texts in the history of Western esotericism: Porphyry's Commentary on the Cave of the Nymphs. Written in the 3rd century…
- The History of "Hare Krishna" (Gaudiya Vaishnavism) · 55 min · Épisode 165The Hare Krishna movement didn't start with chanting monks in airports, it began over 500 years ago with a Bengali mystic named Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. This video traces the full…
- Rabi'a - Mystic, Saint, and the Mother of Sufi Love · 49 min · Épisode 164Who was Rabi'a al-Adawiyya? Explore the life, teachings, and spiritual legacy of one of history’s most influential mystics. From divine love to radical devotion, this video…
- Religion in Ancient Greece · 1 h 15 min · Épisode 163Explore the fascinating world of religion in Ancient Greece, from the powerful Olympian gods like Zeus, Athena, and Apollo to sacred rituals, temples, myths, and festivals that…
- The Lost Suras of the Quran? · 38 min · Épisode 162Did the Quran once contain additional suras that are no longer part of the standard text? In this video, we explore reports about the codex of Ubayy ibn Ka'b and examine claims…
- Mazdak & Mazdakism - Ancient Persian Communism? · 39 min · Épisode 161Who was Mazdak, and did he really preach a form of “ancient communism”? In this video, we explore Mazdakism—a radical movement in Sasanian Persia that challenged wealth, power…
- Atlantis of the Sands - The Legend of the Lost City of Arabia · 30 min · Épisode 160Was the legendary “Atlantis of the Sands” real? In this video, we explore the mystery of Iram of the Pillars, the lost city often linked to the ancient people of ʿĀd mentioned in…
- Abd al-Malik - The Caliph Who Shaped Islam? · 44 min · Épisode 159How did Abd al-Malik shape the development of Islam? This video explores the reign of the Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik, including his reforms, the construction of the Dome of the…
- The Islamic Idealism of Ibn 'Arabi · 48 min · Épisode 158Was the great Sufi thinker Ibn 'Arabi actually a kind of idealist philosopher? In this video we explore the metaphysics of the Akbari tradition and the famous doctrine of Wahdat…
- al-Ghazali, Ibn 'Arabi & The Sufi School of Love | w. Omid Safi · 1 h 42 min · Épisode 157Find Omid here: Instagram: brotheromid And Illuminated Tours/Courses: https://www.illuminatedcourses.com Find me and my music here: https://linktr.ee/filipholm Support Let's…
