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In this episode, we try to get a basic overview of the religion that was practiced in Ancient Egypt.Find me and my music here:https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/talkreligiondonateAlso check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254bMusic by:Filip HolmSources/Recomended Reading:Assmann, Jan (2001). "The Search for God in Ancient Egypt". Translated by David Lorton. Cornell University Press.Dunand, Françoise & Christiane Zivie-Coche (2005). "Gods and Men in Egypt: 3000 BCE to 395 CE". Translated by David Lorton. Cornell University Press.Hornung, Erik (1996). "Conceptions of God in Ancient Egypt: The One and the Many". Translated by John Baines. Cornell University Press.Hornung, Erik (1999). "Akhenaten and the Religion of Light". Translated by David Lorton. Cornell University Press.Meeks, D., & Favard-Meeks, C. (1997). Daily Life of the Egyptian Gods (G. M. Goshgarian, Trans.; Pimilco).Pinch, G. (2002). Handbook of Egyptian Mythology.Quirke, Stephen (1992). "Ancient Egyptian Religion". British Museum Press. Teeter, Emily (2011). "Religion and Ritual in Ancient Egypt". Cambridge University Press.Wilkinson, R. H. (2003). The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt.Wilkinson, R. H. (2000). The Complete Temples of Ancient Egypt.Chapters:0:00 Intro4:02 The Netjer (gods)6:55 Creation of the world14:52 Gods & their associations18:25 Ma'at20:19 The King & Royal Mythology24:28 Divine Images & The Temple Cult33:40 Festivals37:05 The Royal Cult40:07 Religion for "regular people"46:19 Magic & Mysticism (?)53:28 Henotheism? Monotheism? Pantheism?1:03:29 Death & The Afterlife1:13:42 Developments & Syncretisms in the Late Period1:20:06 Conclusions#egypt #ancienthistory #religion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this second video in our Shocktober 2020 series, we explore the king of mythical creatures in the middle east - the Jinn. What are some of the misconceptions about these creatures, and what different kinds are there out there?Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalkreligionOr make a one-time donation through Paypal to: [email protected]/Further Reading:Lebling, Robert & Tahir Shah (2014). "Legends of the Fire Spirits: Jinn and Genies from Arabia to Zanzibar. I.B. Tauris.Henninger, Joseph (2004). "Beliefs in Spirits among the Pre-Islamic Arabs". In "Magic and Divination in Early Islam". Edited by Emile Savage-Smith. Ashgate Publishing Company.#Jinn #Arabia #Genie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is Ibadism? Often called the third branch of Islam, Ibadism developed in the early Islamic period and today is most prominently associated with Oman. This video examines Ibadi theology, history, and its differences from Sunni and Shia Islam, offering a clear and academically grounded introduction to one of Islam’s most overlooked traditions.Music by:Filip HolmAli SabahFind me and my music here:https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/talkreligiondonateAlso check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254bSources/Recommended Reading:Albusaidi, Saleh Ahmed (2012). "The Reading of the Quran, Sunna and Akhbar in Early Ibadi Sources". Conference paper from "Ibadi Theology: Rereading Sources and Scholarly Works".Gaiser, Adam R. (2010). "Muslims, Scholars, Soldiers: The Origin and Elaboration of the Ibādī Imāmate Traditions." Oxford University Press.Hoffman, Valerie J. (2012). "The Essentials of Ibadi Islam". Syracuse University Press. Michalak-Pikulska, Barbara (ed.) (2015). "Ibadi Jurisprudence: Origins, Developments & Cases". Georg Olms Verlag AG. Francesca, Ersili (ed.) (2015). "Ibadi Theology. Rereading Sources and Scholarly Works". Georg Olms Verlag AG. Wilkinson, John C. (2010). "Ibadism: Origins and Early Development in Islam". Oxford University Press.Chapters:0:00 Intro2:40 Origins of Ibadism13:50 Foundational figures & early history24:06 Ibadi Theology44:40 Ibadi Jurisprudence (Fiqh)54:46 Prayer58:54 Tolerance?1:02:01 Ibadi Mysticism/Sufism?1:03:53 Modern History of Ibadism1:12:10 Conclusions & Credits#islam #ibadi #oman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the first part in a new series I'm trying out where I will present religious texts (or parts of texts) that are interesting or noteworthy.This one features the "Great hymn to the Aten", an ancient religious text in devotion to the god "Aten" that was allegedly written by Pharaoh Akhenaten during the tumultuous era known as the "Amarna period" when the old pantheon of gods was seemingly temporarily replaced with a single, universal God of the sun (or more, precisely - light).It is for this reason that Atenism is sometimes considered the first monotheistic religion in the world, which would make this hymn one of the first religious expression of monotheism ever.It also just happen to be very beautiful, aside from being historically significant.What do you think of it? Let's discuss in the comments.Translation used: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/museums-static/digitalegypt/amarna/belief.htmlVideo used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFSjLNlZITg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the fascinating history of alchemy — the ancient art that aimed to turn base metals into gold. From mystical experiments to the birth of modern chemistry, this video explores how alchemists shaped science, philosophy, and the human quest for knowledge.Music by:Filip HolmJon BjörkSpectacles Wallet and WatchJay VartonFind me and my music here:https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/talkreligiondonateAlso check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254bSources/Recommended Reading:Abt, Theodore (ed.) (2007). "Corpus Alchemicum Arabicum: Book of the Explanation of the Symbols Kitab Hall Ar-Rumuz". Psychological Commentary by Marie-Louise Von Franz. Living Human Heritage Publications. Adamson, Peter (2021). "Al-Rāzī". Great Medieval Thinkers. OUP USA.Corriente, Federico & Ed Emery (translated by) (2004). "Twenty-seven Muwashshashaat and One Zajal by Ibn al-'Arabi of Murcia (1165-1240)". Dodge, Bayard (translated by) (1998). "The Fihrist: A 10th Century Ad Survey of Islamic Culture". Kazi Pubns Inc. Grimes, Shannon (2018). "Becoming Gold: Zosimos of Panopolis and the Alchemical Arts in Roman Egypt". Rubedo Press.Hirtenstein, Stephen (translated by) (2018). "The Alchemy of Human Happiness (Mystical Treatises of Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi)". Anqa Publishing.Principe, Lawrence (2013). "The Secrets of Alchemy". University of Chicago Press. ------------------------Chapters:0:01 Intro4:42 The Origins of Alchemy7:08 Zosimus & Philosophical foundations12:37 Islamicate alchemy15:50 Jabir ibn Hayyan23:12 Hermes & Hermetism27:12 Chymistry?28:19 Abu Bakr al-Razi31:17 Ibn Umail34:21 Alchemy in Sufism39:33 Sceptics of Alchemy40:38 Alchemy in medieval Europe51:11 Golden age of Alchemy in Europe55:47 The Decline of Alchemy57:43 Modern reinterpretations1:00:00 Conclusions#alchemy #occult #history Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices