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In The Pagan World: Ancient Religions Before Christianity, you will meet the fascinating, ancient polytheistic peoples of the Mediterranean and beyond, their many gods and goddesses, and their public and private worship practices, as you come to appreciate the foundational role religion played in their lives. Professor Hans-Friedrich Mueller, of Union College in Schenectady, New York, makes this ancient world come alive in 24 lectures with captivating stories of intrigue, artifacts, illustrations, and detailed descriptions from primary sources of intriguing personalities.

In an era of hardening religious attitudes and explosive religious violence, this book offers a welcome antidote. Richard Holloway retells the entire history of religion - from the dawn of religious belief to the 21st century - with deepest respect and a keen commitment to accuracy. Writing for those with faith and those without, and especially for young listeners, he encourages curiosity and tolerance, accentuates nuance and mystery and calmly restores a sense of the value of faith.

The Creed Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to the stories that shaped our world. This series explores the world's living religious traditions: their origins, beliefs, practices, and the millions who follow them today, told with neutrality and respect, never preaching, ranking, or judging.From Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism to Hinduism, Judaism, Sikhism, and lesser-known living movements, each series tells one tradition's story across five episodes as a documentary-style narrative: how it began, what its followers believe, how it ...

The Sacred History is an account of the workings of the supernatural in history. It tells the epic story of angels, from Creation to Evolution and through to the operations of the supernatural in the modern world. This tale of how people and peoples have been helped by angels and other angelic beings is woven into a spellbinding narrative that brings together Krishna, Moses, Buddha, Elijah, Mary and Jesus, Mohammed, Joan of Arc, the angels who helped Hungarian Jews persecuted by the Nazis, and stories from African, Native American, and Celtic traditions.

No understanding of human life, individual or collective, could be complete without factoring in the role and contribution of these history-shaping teachers. Now, this 36-lecture series takes you deep into the life stories and legacies of these four iconic figures, revealing the core teachings, and thoughts of each, and shedding light on the historical processes that underlie their phenomenal, enduring impact.

These 24 extraordinary lectures offer you the rare opportunity to relate your own spiritual questions to a variety of ancient quests for meaning and transcendence. Professor Muesse looks at the historical conditions in which the world religions arose and explores how they answered shared metaphysical and human dilemmas.

Both science and religion explore aspects of reality, providing "a basis for their mutual interaction as they present their different perspectives onto the one world of existent reality," Polkinghorne argues. In One World he develops his thesis through an examination of the nature of science, the nature of the physical world, the character of theology, and the modes of thought in science and theology. He identifies "points of interaction" and points of potential conflict between science and religion.

Finally! A clear, concise, and informative overview of the beliefs and practices of the world’s great world religions. As both a wellspring of hope and an author of tragedy, religion has profoundly shaped the great civilizations of human history. An unequivocal force in the ancient world, religion continues to fire the imagination of millions in our own time and remains a fascinating index of human aspiration and creativity.

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Understanding World Religions: Audio Lectures includes high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the...

For the faithful, religion remains a guiding force for every aspect of life. An understanding of the world's major religions is not only essential to the study of history, but also in order to comprehend today's complex global community. The Story of Religion introduces the six most dominant world faiths, explaining the origins, philosophies, and evolution of these incredibly influential belief systems. Discover how intricately these religions are entwined in the state of the world today.

What would a high-school world history course sound like if the teacher also shared how the restored gospel ties into the amazing stories of humanity's history? Made with members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in mind (but open to all listeners!), we explore what ancient and modern revelation can share about the captivating struggle of humanity from its earliest beginnings all the way through the present day. This podcast is not owned or operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and the author takes full responsibility for its content.

Christian history didn’t happen in isolation—it unfolded in the middle of empire, war, politics, reform, and human failure.Christian History Podcast explores the true stories of the Church, major Christian figures, and pivotal moments that shaped world history. Each episode tells a narrative-driven story from church history—from the early Christians and Roman persecution to councils, reformations, missionaries, and modern movements—through a thoughtful Christian lens.This podcast is for listeners who want more than surface-level theology or simplified church stories. Expect honest ...

Secrets of Our World!

We all get discouraged from time to time about how our lives are going, and it’s in that level of discomfort that we question our existence and what our purpose is. Our path is more obvious than we think once we learn to read the signs, and our connection with the spirit world is much stronger than we think when we learn how to pay attention.

In the west, Hinduism is a religion that everyone has heard of, but one that few truly understand. It is regarded as one of the world's great religions and considered the indigenous religion of India. However, Hinduism, as it is conceived of today, is a conglomerate of a number of indigenous Indian religions. It was only the nonindigenous populations in India, namely the Turks and later the British, who defined what Hinduism was.

The Great War has ended, and the soldiers have returned home, but many find it difficult to reintegrate into everyday life. The women who supported both on the battlefield and the home front share their struggles too. Dr. Ward, observing the turmoil around him, feels helpless until an unexpected event after his sermon one Sunday transforms the lives of many in their town. Summary by Adele de Pignerolles.

Dive into the enchanting world of myths and legends with this captivating collection of public domain recordings. Each story unveils the timeless tales of heroes, mythical creatures, and ancient lore from diverse cultures around the globe. Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of human imagination and storytelling. (Summary by Lynette Caulkins)

Spiritual focused discussion series about the ways and methods we are to hear God. godisgovt.substack.com

Witches have always worried, scared, and fascinated people in equal measure. From dark magic to home remedies, they have been part of the cultural landscape for people across the world. From Europe to the Americas, Asia to Africa, the idea of women who delve deep into magic has created some of the most enduring stories in the history of humanity. Often, these stories blend the real with the unreal, truth with fiction, and magick with the mundane.

Listen to Beacon Lights of History, Volume Five with a movie-style soundtrack and amplify your audiobook experience. Volume Five continues the commentary on world history begun in the first four volumes. This volume looks at some of the main religious figures of the Middle Ages, as well as social issues like the Crusades and the feudal system.