ReligionForBreakfast

ReligionForBreakfast

An educational channel dedicated to the academic, nonsectarian study of religion. We promote improving the public's religious literacy by exploring humanity's beliefs and rituals through an anthropological, sociological, and archaeological lens. Religion for Breakfast does not endorse any particular religious tradition or non-religious perspective. Please be respectful in the comments!The host, Dr. Andrew M. Henry, is a scholar of religious studies. His research focus is early Christianity and late Roman religion. He earned his PhD at Boston University. Follow him on Twitter @andrewmarkhenry.fan Made. no infringement intended.Links:Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: https://twitter.com/andrewmarkhenryBlog: http://www.religionforbreakfast.com

  1. 18 min ago

    Religion for Breakfast Patreon Trailer

    www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastReligion for Breakfast believes everyone should know a little bit more about religion. It touches every aspect of human civilization—our art, politics, history, and culture. It has inspired some of our most ethereal music. It has motivated some of our greatest leaders. And, yes, it has also sparked some of our biggest wars and social injustices. But for something that is so important to human history, how much do we really know about religion? In order to navigate the pluralism and complexity of the 21st-century religious landscape, Religion for Breakfast strives to boost our religious literacy by producing high-quality educational videos on a variety of religious studies topics. Our topics range from ancient Christianity to modern religious theory, though we hope to expand our offerings as the channel grows. We handle each topic with the utmost respect, recognizing that discussions about religion often evoke powerful emotions and opinions. This, however, proves the vital importance of religious literacy. If we care so much about this topic, we better know something about it! To that end, we invite you to pledge financial support for Religion for Breakfast. With your help, we can raise the level of conversation about religion on YouTube!

    Religion for Breakfast Patreon Trailer

  2. 18 min ago

    What Are Gog and Magog?

    With my link, you can get 50% off of Nebula. It’s just $30/year, or $2,5/month, at https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast Watch RealLifeLore's "Mad Kings:" https://nebula.tv/madkings?ref=religionforbreakfastFor centuries, readers have tried to identify Gog and Magog...the mysterious enemies in the Book of Revelation. From the Ottoman Empire to the Soviet Union, interpreters keep mapping the prophecy onto new rivals. But who (or what) were Gog and Magog originally?00:00 Intro2:15 Gog Oracle in Ezekiel12:15 Gog and Magog in Later Jewish Texts16:30 Gog and Magog in Revelation18:17 Modern Prophetic Speculation24:21 Nebula really is great and will be a bulwark against AI slop

    What Are Gog and Magog?

  3. 1 hr ago

    Cult of Mithras Explained

    The Cult of Mithras was a thriving religion in the Roman Empire. But by the 5th century....it was gone. What do we know about the Cult of Mithras? And what was its relationship with Christianity?Twitter: @andrewmarkhenryBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastPatreon. https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastAndrew's religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastThanks to our Patreon patrons!:Dan DBrian BKalei WDerek KTuuli HAlex BMason AAdil AMark HAlice CWilsonCain DDanny HBibliography:Clauss, Manfred. The Roman Cult of Mithras.Beck, Roger. The Religion of the Mithras Cult in the Roman Empire. Sources debunking the "Christ/Mithras" myth can be found at The Tertullian Project: Tertullian Project: http://www.tertullian.org/rpearse/mithras/display.php?page=Mithras_and_Jesus#note12Incredible resource of every citation about Mithras in Greco-Roman literature: http://www.tertullian.org/rpearse/mithras/literary_sources.htmPhoto attributions:San Clemete Mithraeum: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c6/Mithraeum_San_Clemente_Rom.JPGOstia Mithraeum: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Mitreo_dei_Serpenti_(Ostia_Antica)#/media/File:Ostia_Antica_-_mitreo_dei_Serpenti_1050449.JPGMithraeum of Seven Spheres:https://www.flickr.com/photos/archer10/5150996098Baths of Caracalla: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baths_of_Caracalla#/media/File:Baths_of_Caracalla,_facing_Caldarium.jpgRock Born Mithras: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:MitraRisingfromtherockMNIR.JPGhttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7e/MC_-_Mithras_im_Fels.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/39/Mithra_as_a_child_-_3rd-4th_century_AD_-_Museo_Archeologico_-_Milan_2014.jpgMithras Fresco: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Tauroctony_-_Frescos#/media/File:Mitreo_Barberini.JPG7th Ostia Felicissimus Panel: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Ostia_Antica_(archaeological_site)#/media/File:7th_panel_Mitreo_di_Felicissimus_Ostia_Antica_2006-09-08.jpgSol and Mithras: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mithraism#/media/File:Mithras_banquet_Louvre_Ma3441.jpgRitual Meal: http://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-israel/a-feast-for-the-senses-and-the-soul/Hawarte Picture: http://palmyra2010.blox.pl/html/1310721,262146,21.html?801805Aurelian Coin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Radiate_of_Aurelian_(YORYM_2001_9658)_obverse.jpgSaarbrücken: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Mithrasgrotte_(Saarbr%C3%BCcken)#/media/File:Mithrasgrotte_Halberg_Saarbruecken.jpgSanta Prisca: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Santa_Prisca_Mithraeum.jpgCapua Mithraeum: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mithraeum_(mitreo),_Ancient_Capua_(14416247560).jpgCapua Fresco: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tauroctony_fresco_in_the_mithraeum_of_Capua,_2nd_century_(CIMRM_181),_Mithraeum_(mitreo),_Ancient_Capua_(14595393221).jpgDura-Europos House Church: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dura-Europos_church#/media/File:DuraEuropos-Church.jpgConstantine the Great bust: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constantine_the_Great#/media/File:0_Gaius_Flavius_Valerius_Constantinus_-_Palatino.JPG

    Cult of Mithras Explained

  4. 1 hr ago

    Gospel of Thomas: Why Is It Not In the Bible?

    The Gospel of Thomas. It is a famous text, but what do we really know about it? And why didn't it make it into the New Testament canon?Andrew's religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastPatreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastAndrew's religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastThanks to our Patreon supporters!:BrianDanAlexWilsonCainMark

    Gospel of Thomas: Why Is It Not In the Bible?

  5. 2 hr ago

    Who Is Satan in Islam? | Iblis Explained

    Watch my interview with Dr. Ali Olomi on Nebula!: https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-what-are-jinn-interview-with-dr-ali-olomi?ref=religionforbreakfast Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast In Islam, Satan isn’t a fallen angel—but a jinn named Iblīs. This video explores his story in the Qurʾān, his role as tempter and adversary, and how scholars and mystics have interpreted him for over 1,400 years. Who is the Devil in Islam?Join our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images and Reuters00:00 Intro to Iblis the Adversary3:48 The Quranic Story of Iblis8:07 What is Iblis?12:42 Later Mystical and Philosophical Interpretations14:49 Folklore16:32 Nebula is awesome

    Who Is Satan in Islam? | Iblis Explained

  6. 2 hr ago

    Where Did Ancient Christians Meet?

    www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastMy twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewmarkhenryMy facebook: https://www.facebook.com/religionforb...Blog: http://religionforbreakfast.com/Royalty-free Music by Kevin MacLeod: incompetech.comImages from Priene, Ephesus are my own.Dura Church images from Wikipedia users Udimu and Heretiq covered under Creative Common license Attribution CC BY.All other images are in public domain.

    Where Did Ancient Christians Meet?

  7. 3 hr ago

    This Is Not The Buddha (yet)

    Watch my tour of the Red Basilica on Nebula!: https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-sacred-spaces-inside-the-red-basilica-a-roman-temple-to-the-egyptian-gods?ref=religionforbreakfast Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfastJoin our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images and ReutersHe’s not the Buddha—but he might be a Buddha someday. Meet Budai: a 10th-century Chinese monk turned laughing folk hero, Zen trickster, and future Buddha in disguise.

    This Is Not The Buddha (yet)

  8. 3 hr ago

    How I Became a Religious Studies Researcher

    Inspired by Simon Clark's call for his subscribers to post "How I Became a Researcher" videos, I'm posting a short biographical sketch of my journey from a history Bachelors student to a religious studies PhD candidate. Hope you enjoy!Support the show over at https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfast Simon Clark's Vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOhyZ8FYCmw&t=165sCuneiform Digital Library Initiative: http://cdli.ucla.edu/

    How I Became a Religious Studies Researcher
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An educational channel dedicated to the academic, nonsectarian study of religion. We promote improving the public's religious literacy by exploring humanity's beliefs and rituals through an anthropological, sociological, and archaeological lens. Religion for Breakfast does not endorse any particular religious tradition or non-religious perspective. Please be respectful in the comments!The host, Dr. Andrew M. Henry, is a scholar of religious studies. His research focus is early Christianity and late Roman religion. He earned his PhD at Boston University. Follow him on Twitter @andrewmarkhenry.fan Made. no infringement intended.Links:Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: https://twitter.com/andrewmarkhenryBlog: http://www.religionforbreakfast.com

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  • Creator
    ReligionForBreakfast
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    114
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