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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

  1. 15m ago

    The Jade Emperor: The Daoist God Who Out-Buddha’d the Buddha?

    Use code RFBINCOGNI at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/rfbincogni.Uploaded 26-06-25The Jade Emperor is one of the most important gods in Chinese religion, but he didn’t start that way. This video traces his rise from mortal prince to cosmic ruler, his role in Daoism and popular religion, and his surprising rivalry with the Buddha.Join our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images and Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Jade Emperor: The Daoist God Who Out-Buddha’d the Buddha?

  2. 48m ago

    One Million Subscribers, Still Just Getting Started

    Get yourself a Religion for Breakfast mug! Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/religionforbreakfastUploaded 01-01-26Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    One Million Subscribers, Still Just Getting Started

  3. 1h ago

    Was Nero the Antichrist? (and why early Christians thought he’d rise again)

    Join me in Ephesus!: https://religionforbreakfast.com/ Uploaded 13-01-26Nero died in 68 CE—or did he? Meet the impostors, rumors, and apocalyptic traditions that convinced many he would return, shaping the meaning of 666 and the Beast in Revelation.Religion for Breakfast videos take a lot of research and collaboration. Patreon support helps fund editors, scholars, and future episodes. Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/c/religionforbreakfast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Was Nero the Antichrist? (and why early Christians thought he’d rise again)

  4. 1h ago

    The Book of Enoch Explained

    Join my 15-person online seminars here: https://www.speakeasy.com/speaker/andrew-henryUploaded 27-08-20This video includes a paid sponsorship from Speakeasy. Join our Patreon community!: https://patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastWhat is the Book of Enoch?Extra special thanks to David Malamud, who co-wrote and researched this episode. Follow him on Twitter: @dmmalamudBibliography: Alexander, P. S. "3 Enoch and The Talmud", Journal for the Study of Judaism 18, 1: 40-68, doi: https://doi-org.ezproxy.bu.edu/10.1163/00472212-018-01-05Asale, Bruk Ayele. “THE LEGACY OF 1 ENOCH ON ETHIOPIAN LITERATURE.” Journal for Semitics 23.2 (2014): 423–42.Baynes, Leslie. “Enoch and Jubilees in the Canon of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.” A Teacher for All Generations (2 Vols.) (2012): 799–818.Hanneken, Todd. “The Book of Jubilees among the Apocalypses.” University of Notre Dame, 2008. https://www.academia.edu/1359760/The_Book_of_Jubilees_among_the_Apocalypses.Nasr, Seyyed Hossein, Caner K. Dagli, Maria Massi Dakake, Joseph E. B. Lumbard, and Mohammed Rustom. The Study Quran: A New Translation and Commentary. Reprint edition. New York, NY: HarperOne, 2017.Nickelsburg, George W. E., and James C. VanderKam, eds. 1 Enoch: A New Translation: Based on the Hermeneia Commentary. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2004.Nickelsburg, George W. E. 1 Enoch 1 : A Commentary on the Book of 1 Enoch. Hermeneia--a Critical and Historical Commentary on the Bible. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress, 2001.Andrei Orlov, Metatron as the Deity: Lesser YHWHReed, Annette Yoshiko. Fallen Angels and the History of Judaism and Christianity: The Reception of Enochic Literature. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005. Reeves, John C., and Reed, Annette Yoshiko. Enoch from Antiquity to the Middle Ages. Volume I, Sources from Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. First ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2018.Photo attributions:Ethiopian Orthodox Priest: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bet_Meskel_(5497299973).jpgEthiopian Orthodox Epiphany Celebration: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Epiphany_photo_in_Ethiopia.jpg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Book of Enoch Explained

  5. 1h ago

    How Religious is Iceland?

    Join our Patreon community to vote on the next episode in this series! https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastUploaded 09-08-22Iceland is one of the Nordic countries, which are famous for being overwhelmingly secular countries. But is this true for Iceland?One-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Religious is Iceland?

  6. 2h ago

    Religion in the Legend of Zelda: The Ultimate Guide

    The people of Hyrule seem to subscribe to a sophisticated religion that is unlike anything that we see in the real world. What could we learn if we were transported into this world as an anthropologist to study Hylianism?Uploaded 01-06-17Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastEditing and Animation by: EC Henry: https://www.youtube.com/user/tlwllGame footage capture by: Linkumshttps://www.youtube.com/user/LinkumsMusic: "Adventure Meme" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Overworld" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Digital Zen" by TeknoAXEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZDRDwcsG9o&list=PLBE459782E55DE0D8&index=1Photo Attributions:Simeon Token: http://art.thewalters.org/detail/27490/pilgrim-token-from-the-shrine-of-st-simeon-the-stylite/Pompeii fresco: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Naples_Museum_112_(15372291136).jpgOrthodox basilica: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Iconostasis_at_Saint_Mary%27s_Russian_Orthodox_Church_in_McKeesport,_PA.jpgOrthodox basilica: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Sv_stefan_interior.jpgTube TV: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Loewe_Planus_CRT_TV,_1995,_front.jpg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Religion in the Legend of Zelda: The Ultimate Guide

  7. 2h ago

    Would Alien "First Contact" Destroy Religion?

    As NASA continues to discover thousands of new exoplanets, humans have increasingly asked: "Are we alone?" If other intelligent species exist in our universe, do they practice religion too? If so, how would human world religions react to the possibility of first contact with extraterrestrial life?Uploaded 07-06-16Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comThanks to our Patreon patrons!:Brian BDan DAlex BJohn MWilsonCain DMannyMark HAttributions:Ultra Hi Def Earth: https://www.nasa.gov/content/ultra-high-definition-video-galleryStarfield time-lapse with aurora: http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/BeyondThePhotography/CrewEarthObservationsVideos/Africa.htmStarfield time lapse: https://www.videezy.com/time-lapse/2669-star-trails-royalty-free-hd-stock-footageEarth from ISS orbit: http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/BeyondThePhotography/CrewEarthObservationsVideos/Flying over New Zealand: http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/BeyondThePhotography/CrewEarthObservationsVideos/SouthPacific.htmJohn Hart Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0fQiXrvw1gDavid Weintraub lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFUF5gcXWVwThomas Paine Oil Painting: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Paine#/media/File:Thomas_Paine_by_Laurent_Dabos-crop.jpgRuined Church: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a5/Ruined_church_passarella.jpgChalmers Photo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Chalmers#/media/File:Thomas_Chalmers_by_David_Octavius_Hill,_c1843-47.jpgSamsara photo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sa%E1%B9%83s%C4%81ra#/media/File:The_wheel_of_life,_Trongsa_dzong.jpgFlammarion Woodcut: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/Vodou Altar: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haitian_Vodou#/media/File:Haitian_vodou_altar_to_Petwo,_Rada,_and_Gede_spirits;_November_5,_2010..jpg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Would Alien "First Contact" Destroy Religion?

  8. 3h ago

    What It's Like Inside the Dome of the Rock

    In spring 2018, I got a special tour inside the Dome of the Rock. Here are my thoughts as I wandered around this sacred building. Uploaded 24-01-19Join our Patreon community!: https://patreon.com/religionforbreakfastYou can also donate to the show at: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastFor religious studies book recommendations, see: https://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastFollow me on:Twitter @andrewmarkhenrywww.facebook.com/religionforbreakfast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What It's Like Inside the Dome of the Rock
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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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