The secret Gnostic story of Creation: John’s vision of the Monad
A Gnostic creation myth: The Apocryphon of John
The Ring of Power and Atlantis: Myths Plato crafted to explain reality
Gnosticism is a radical take on Plato's dualism
Prelude to Gnosticism: How Plato reconciled flux and being
Heraclitus' and Parmenides' clashing philosophies influenced Gnosticism
Gnosticism was not a Christian sect but a philosophy emerging from multiple ancient religions
How the New Testament Was Made (Timeline) Part 2
How the New Testament Was Made (Timeline) Part 1
The Collapse of Roman Gaul - The Lost Kingdom of Middle Francia (Preview)
The history and beliefs of the ancient Gnostics.
Join our live lecture: The Life of Adam and Eve
The myth of the Original Church: Diversity in early Christianity
The birth of the soul: how empires inspired ideas of the afterlife in the Axial Age
From the fall of Israel (Samaria) to the dawn of the biblical tradition.
The Jesus of the Q Source Teaches Rural Life Wisdom
Is Mormonism a Polytheistic Religion?
A Simple Reason Why the Exodus Is Not Historical
Is This a Historically Accurate Portrait of Jesus?
Sargon of Akkad and Moses share the same origin myth
How Priests and Kings Collaborated to Create State Monopolies
The Meaning of Abraham's Failed Sacrifice of Isaac
Stop speculating if the stories in the Bible are historical and think of their meaning
The Pagan Origins of Passover
Symbolic Difference Between Baptism and Jewish Ritual Bathing
Who Was Moses: What the historical record tells us about the Exodus' hero.
The Cleansing of the Temple Symbolizes Overturning Inequality
From The Ruins Of Solomon's Temple To The Rise Of Hellenistic Judaism
Palm Sunday Subverts Roman Displays Of Imperial Force
Ancient Israel: Where Ancient Empires Clashed
Why did Paul’s Christianity Win?
Why is Paul Called an Apostle?
James' Church: A Blend of Jewish Law and Gospel
Matthew’s Gospel Is Organized in Imitation of The Torah
Who are the Giants in the Book of Genesis?
Post-Mormons Reflect on Past Beliefs in False Claims
The Many Names of God in the Bible
Hidden References to the Goddess in the Bible
How Yahweh Absorbed the Roles of the Goddess
Deuteronomy: One Nation for Each God
Compiling the Bible, Erasing Paganism
As Yahweh became God, other gods became angels
How Evangelicals and Atheists Misread Scripture
Unraveling Apostolic Traditions
Historical Perspective a Modern Invention
Satan, Sons of God, and Angels
From Paganism to World Religions
Christmas Journey: Zoroastrian Persia to Bethlehem
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Join us to explore topics of faith from an academic perspective. Our visually engaging lectures cover history, theology, philosophy, mythology, archaeology, and more, making complex subjects accessible and enjoyable. John Hamer, a map maker, historian, and pastor of the Community of Christ Toronto congregation, leads our discussions. This LGBTQ+ affirming, non-dogmatic, interfaith community welcomes members and participants worldwide. Our channel also features the online church service Beyond the Walls, and the musical recordings of the Beyond the Walls Choir. Check out our new podcast Let There Be Answers!
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