What is Jewish Mysticism? (Kabbalah) Lets Talk Religion 2024-10-20 | What is Jewish Mysticism? (Kabbalah)
The Spooky History of Ghosts Lets Talk Religion 2024-10-13 | Explore the fascinating history of ghosts and uncover the ancient origins of ghost stories from around the world! In this video, we dive deep into the myths and legends that have shaped our beliefs in the paranormal for centuries. From ancient Egypt to modern Europe, and beyond, we'll investigate how cultures across the globe have described spirits, hauntings, and supernatural phenomena.Find me and my music here:https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: paypal.me/talkreligiondonateAlso check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254bMusic by:Jay VartonSpectacles Wallet and WatchFarell WootenEthan SloanExperiaSources/Recomended Reading:Bottéro, Jean (2004). "Religion in Ancient Mesopotamia". Translated by Teresa Lavender Fagan. University of Chicago Press.Davisson, Zach (2020). "Yurei: The Japanese Ghost". Chin Music Press Inc.Lebling, Robert & Tahir Shah (2014). "Legends of the Fire Spirits: Jinn and Genies from Arabia to Zanzibar. I.B. Tauris.Morton, Lisa (2017). "Ghosts: A Haunted History". Reaktion Books."A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural." 2024. DK.#ghosts #haunting #halloween
The Creepy History of Vampires Lets Talk Religion 2024-10-08 | (This is a re-upload of a video from last year)Dive into the captivating world of vampire lore as we unravel the centuries-old history of these immortal creatures. From ancient myths to modern pop culture, join us on a mesmerizing journey through the evolution of vampire legends. Discover the origins, folklore, and enduring fascination surrounding these mythical beings & their influence on culture, religion & philosophy.Check out ESOTERICA's video here: youtube.com/watch?v=sF9FIPSLMeM&t=621sFind me and my music here:https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: paypal.me/talkreligiondonateAlso check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254bMusic by:Jay VartonSpectacles Wallet and WatchFarell WootenEthan SloanExperiaSources/Recomended Reading:Adams, Paul (2014). "Written in Blood: A Cultural History of the British Vampire". The History Press.Barber, Paul (2010). "Vampires, Burial, and Death". Yale University Press.Groom, Nick (2020). "The Vampire: A New History". Yale University Press.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:45 Pre-modern (ancient?) Vampires05:53 The Origins of the (Modern) Vampire10:31 Peter Plogojowitz11:42 Arnold Paole13:06 Vampires, Religion & The Enlightenment17:48 Early vampire literature18:29 The Vampire & Western European Literature22:45 Dracula26:14 The Legacy of Dracula28:25 Conclusions#vampire #halloween #dracula
The Ethiopian Orthodox Church Explained Lets Talk Religion 2024-09-27 | Discover the fascinating history, unique traditions, and spiritual significance of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church (Tewahedo Church), one of the oldest Christian denominations in the world. From its roots in the 4th century to its deep cultural and religious influence in Ethiopia, this video explores the church's ancient rituals, sacred texts, and its role in shaping Ethiopian identity. Learn about the significance of the Ark of the Covenant, the role of fasting, and the importance of religious festivals like Timkat and Meskel.Find Andrew's channel here: youtube.com/@UCct9aR7HC79Cv2g-9oDOTLw Visit my linktree to find our new song, socials & more: https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: paypal.me/talkreligiondonate Also check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254bSources/Recomended Reading:Binns, John (2016). "The Orthodox Church of Ethiopia: A History". I.B. Tauris.Samuelson, Calum (2023). "Theosis in the Ethiopian Tradition: A Preliminary Assessment". In "Transformation: An International Journal of Holistic Mission Studies", Volume 40, Issue 1.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:27 Ethiopia in history2:51 Early Christianity in Ethiopia4:43 Kebra Nagast & Sacred History6:44 Relationship with Coptic church7:53 Miaphysitism & Christology (feat. ReligionForBreakfast)12:00 Tewahedo church12:45 Uniqueness of the Church, Art & Lalibela14:55 The Ethiopian Bible17:25 Judaic Character?18:41 Churches20:17 Tabots & The Ark of the Covenant21:24 Liturgy & Festivals24:59 Hierarchy & Debtara25:30 Beliefs (Theosis?)26:43 Monasticism28:03 Music & Hymns29:26 Religious diversity30:28 Modern Ethiopia32:47 Conclusions#ethiopia #christianity #orthodoxy
al-Hallaj: Mystic Martyr of Sufism Lets Talk Religion 2024-09-20 | Explore the life and profound teachings of Husayn Ibn Mansur al-Hallaj, the 9th-century Sufi mystic known for his controversial declaration, “Ana al-Haqq” (I am the Truth) & the factors which led to his martyrdom. In this video, we delve into al-Hallaj’s spiritual journey, his poetry, role in Sufism, and the lasting impact of his philosophy on Islamic mysticism.Visit my linktree to find our new song, socials & more: https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: paypal.me/talkreligiondonateAlso check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254bMusic by:Filip HolmSources/Recomended Reading:Ernst, Carl W. (translated by) (2018). "Hallaj: Poems of a Sufi Martyr". Northwestern University Press.Karamustafa, Ahmet T. (2007). "Sufism - the formative period". Edinburgh University Press.Knysh, Alexander (2012). "Islamic Mysticism: A Short History". Brill.Losensky, Paul (translated by) (2009). "Farid ad-Din Attrs Memorial of God's Friends: Lives and Sayings of Sufis". Paulist Press. Massignon, Louis (1979). "The Passion of Hallaj: Mystic and Martyr of Islam". Vol. 1-4. Translated by Herbert Mason. Princeton University Press.Chapters:0:00 Intro2:16 Early life3:37 Entering the mystical path6:02 Mystical Illumination, Controversies & Travels10:35 Erratic behavior & Preaching in Baghdad14:10 Hallaj: The Muslim19:07 The Works of al-Hallaj21:09 Union with God23:40 Ana al-Haqq (I am the Truth)29:28 Shocking statements33:51 Monism & Love36:56 Kitab al-Tawasin & Satan42:54 Arrest & Imprisonment45:34 Final Hours49:05 Legacy56:07 Conclusions#hallaj #sufism #islam
Why Didnt Ancient Philosophers Eat Meat? Lets Talk Religion 2024-09-14 | Explore the fascinating intersection of vegetarianism and animal sacrifice in the ancient Hellenic and Roman worlds, with a focus on the Neoplatonic philosopher Porphyry. This video delves into the religious and ethical debates surrounding animal sacrifice in ancient Greece and Rome, highlighting Porphyry’s influential works, such as On Abstinence from Animal Food. Learn how Porphyry's Neoplatonic views challenged traditional rituals and promoted a vegetarian lifestyle for spiritual purification. Ideal for history enthusiasts, philosophy scholars, and anyone interested in ancient religious practices.Check out my linktree to find our new song, socials & more: https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: paypal.me/talkreligiondonateAlso check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254bMusic by:Filip HolmSources/Recomended Reading:Clark, Gillian (translated by) (2000). "Porphyry: On Abstinence from Killing Animals". Bristol Classical Press.Gerson, Loyd P. (ed.) (2019). "Plotinus: The Enneads". Cambridge University Press.Gerson, Loyd P (2008). "Cambridge Companion to Plotinus". Cambridge University Press.Huffman, Carl A. (ed.) (2017). "A History of Pythagoreanism". Cambridge University Press.Iamblichus "On the Mysteries". Tranlsated by Emma C. Clarke, John M. Dillon & Jackson P. Hershell. Writings from the Graeco-Roman World. Society of Biblical Literature.Kirk, G.S., J.E. Raven & M. Schofield (1983). "The Presocratic Philosophers". Second Edition. Cambridge University Press.Shaw, Gregory (2014). "Theurgy and the Soul: The Neoplatonism of Iamblichus". Angelico Press/Sophia Perennis.Wallis, R.T. (1998). "Neoplatonism". Second Edition. Bristol Classical Paperbacks. Hackett Publishing Company.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:34 Ancient Hellenic Religion3:34 Pythagoras & Vegetarianism5:41 Neoplatonism8:51 Porphyry13:36 On Abstinence15:18 Ascetic Vegetarianism18:44 Ethical Vegetarianism22:23 Metaphysics & Animal Sacrifice28:13 Implications for Neoplatonism & Legacy32:41 Conclusions#vegetarian #ancient #rome
The True Story Behind Black Myth Wukong Lets Talk Religion 2024-09-09 | From my longer video about Xuanzang & the Journey to the West.#blackmyth #journeytothewest #buddhism
The REAL Journey to the West Lets Talk Religion 2024-09-05 | Discover the incredible true story of Xuanzang, the legendary Chinese monk whose epic pilgrimage inspired the classic tale Journey to the West and the new video game Black Myth: Wukong. In this video, we explore Xuanzang's daring journey across the Silk Road to India in search of Buddhist scriptures, his encounters with ancient civilizations, and the profound impact of his travels on both Eastern and Western cultures. From treacherous deserts to majestic mountains, Xuanzang's real-life adventures are as thrilling as the mythological journey depicted in Journey to the West.Check out my linktree to find our new song, socials & more: https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: paypal.me/talkreligiondonateAlso check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254bMusic by:Filip HolmBanaras Baba & Kolkata KidPawan KrishnaSources/Recomended Reading:Brose, Benjamin (2021). "Xuanzang: China's Legendary Pilgrim and Translator". Shambhala Publications. Westerhoff, Jan (2009). "Nagarjuna's Madhyamaka: A Philosophical Introduction". Oxford University Press.Wriggins, Sally Hovey (1996). "Xuanzang: A Buddhist Pilgrim On The Silk Road". Routledge.#blackmyth #journeytothewest #buddhism
The Legendary Life of Muinuddin Chishti Lets Talk Religion 2024-09-05 | From my video on Yoga & Islam.#islam #sufism #india
Yoga & Islam Lets Talk Religion 2024-08-18 | Since there seems to have been a great interest in the topic from my last video on Yoga, this time we are diving deeper into the relationship between Yoga & Islam, particularly Sufism.Check out my linktree to find our new song, socials & more: https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: paypal.me/talkreligiondonateAlso check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254bMusic by:Filip HolmBanaras Baba & Kolkata KidPawan KrishnaPalace on WheelsSources/Recomended Reading:Bryant, Edwin F. (translated by) (2009). "The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali: A New Edition, Translation, and Commentary ". North Point Press.Beck, Guy L. (2009). "Sonic Theology: Hinduism and Sacred Sound". University of South Carolina Press.Eaton, Richard M. (2020). "India in the Persianate Age: 1000-1765". Penguin.Ernst, Carl W. (1996). "Sufism and Yoga according to Muhammad Ghawth". University of North Carolina.Ernst, Carl W. (2016). "Refractions of Islam in India: Situating Sufism and Yoga". SAGE YODA Press; First Edition.Gandhi, Supriya (2020). "The Emperor who never was: Dara Shukoh in Mughal India". Belknap Press.Kugle, Scott (ed.) (2012). "Sufi Meditation and Contemplation: Timeless Wisdom from Mughal India". Omega Publications. (Includes a translation of the "Risala-i Haqqnuma"/Compass of Truth.Mallinson, James & Mark Singleton (2017). "Roots of Yoga". Penguin Classics.Moovsi, Shireen (2002). "The Mughal Encounter with Vedanta: Recovering the biography of 'Jadrup'". Social scientist, Vol. 30, Nos. 7-8.Nair, Shankar (2020). "Translating Wisdom: Hindu-Muslim Intellectual Interactions in Early Modern South Asia". University of California Press.Samuel, Geoffrey (2008). "The Origins of Yoga and Tantra: Indic Religions to the Thirteenth Century". Cambridge University Press. #yoga #islam #sufism
Old Norse Shamanism? Lets Talk Religion 2024-08-09 | In this episode, we explore the world of Seidr in old Norse culture. Can it be called mysticism? Or perhaps a part of the wider phenomenon of "shamanism"? These are questions and topics we explore in this one.Check out my linktree to find our new song, socials & more: https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: paypal.me/talkreligiondonateAlso check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254bMusic by:Filip HolmSources/Recomended Reading:Lindow, John (2002). "Norse Mythology: A Guide to Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs". Oxford University Press.Näsström, Britt-Mari (1995). "Freyja - the great goddess of the north". Almqvist & Wiksell International.Price, Neil (2019). "The Viking Way: Magic and Mind in Late Iron Age Scandinavia". Oxbow Books; 2nd ed. edition.Stensland, Gro (2007). "Fornnordisk Religion". Natur Kultur Akademisk.#seiðr #norsemythology #shamanism
The Swedish Poet Who Went Insane Lets Talk Religion 2024-08-06 | A short video on the Swedish poet Gustaf Fröding and his Esoteric influences. Let me know if you want a full-length video on Fröding!Check out my linktree for my new song and other links: https://linktr.ee/filipholm
Islamic Yoga? Lets Talk Religion 2024-08-04 | A snippet from my longer video about the history of Yoga.#yoga #islam #religion
The Intersections of Islamic Sufism and Hindu Yogic Practices Lets Talk Religion 2024-08-02 | A snippet from my longer video about the history of Yoga.#yoga #history #religion
The Dualistic System of Samkhya Philosophy Lets Talk Religion 2024-07-31 | A snippet from my longer video about the history of Yoga.#yoga #history #religion
Yoga in the Bhagavad Gita Lets Talk Religion 2024-07-29 | A snippet from my longer video about the history of Yoga.#yoga #history #religion
Is Yoga Religious? Lets Talk Religion 2024-07-27 | A snippet from my longer video about the history of Yoga.#yoga #history #religion
The Unity of Being (Wahdat al-Wujud) Explained Lets Talk Religion 2024-07-25 | A section from my longer video about Ibn 'Arabi's classic book Fusus al-Hikam.#monism #ibnarabi #unity
The Mixed-Gender Salon in Islamic Spain Lets Talk Religion 2024-07-23 | A snippet from my longer documentary about Wallada bint al-Mustakfi.#wallada #spain #islam
What is Yoga? Lets Talk Religion 2024-07-19 | In this video, we dive deep into the fascinating story of Yoga, from its complex inception in the religious, spiritual and philosophical landscape of India all the way to the western world today, where it has become more popular than ever.Check out my linktree to find our new song, socials & more: https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: paypal.me/talkreligiondonateAlso check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254bMusic by:Filip HolmBanaras Baba & Kolkata KidPawan KrishnaPalace on WheelsSources/Recomended Reading:Bharati, Agehananda (1965). "The Tantric Tradition". B.I. Publications.Bhattacharyya, N.N. (2005). "History of the Tantric Religion". Second Revised Edition. Manohar.Bryant, Edwin F. (translated by) (2009). "The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali: A New Edition, Translation, and Commentary ". North Point Press.Ernst, Carl W. (1996). "Sufism and Yoga according to Muhammad Ghawth". University of North Carolina.Mallinson, James & Mark Singleton (2017). "Roots of Yoga". Penguin Classics.Olivelle, Patrick (translated by) (2008). "Upanisads". Oxford University Press. Samuel, Geoffrey (2008). "The Origins of Yoga and Tantra: Indic Religions to the Thirteenth Century". Cambridge University Press. Wallis, Christopher D. (2013). "Tantra Illuminated: The Philosophy, History and Practice of a Timeless Tradition". Mattamayura.White, David Gordon (2000). "Tantra in Practice". Princeton University Press.Chapters:0:00 Intro2:43 Earliest mentions of Yoga5:30 Early Asceticism & The Shramana movement9:39 Bhagavad Gita12:23 The Yoga Sutras & Patanjali28:31 Hatha Yoga & Tantra35:56 Yoga & Islam40:26 Modern Postural Yoga47:40 Conclusions#yoga #history #religion
The Bezels of Wisdom - Ibn Arabis Controversial Masterpiece Lets Talk Religion 2024-07-14 | In this video, we explore the most important and controversial book by the 13th century mystic Ibn 'Arabi - Fusus al-Hikam (The Bezels of Wisdom) and the legacy that it has had in the world of Islam and Sufism as one of the greatest spiritual masterpieces of all time.Check out my linktree for socials, music & more: https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: paypal.me/talkreligiondonateAlso check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254bMusic by:Filip HolmSources/Recomended Reading:Addas, Claude (1993). "Quest for the Red Sulphur". The Islamic Texts Society.Austin, R.W.J. (translated by) (1980). "The Bezels of Wisdom". Classics of Western Spirituality Series. Paulist Press.Chittick, William (1989). "The Sufi Path of Knowledge: Ibn 'Arabi's Metaphysics of Imagination".Chittick, William (1998). "The Self-Disclosure of God: Principles of Ibn al-'Arabi's Cosmology". State University of New York Press.Chittick, William (2005). "Ibn Arabi: Heir to the Prophets". OneWorld Publications.Chodkiewicz, Michel (1993). "Seal of the Saints: Prophethood and sainthood in the doctrine of Ibn 'Arabi". Translated by Liadain Sherrard. The Islamic Texts Society.Caner Dagli (translated by) (2004). Ibn 'Arabi - "The Ringstones of Wisdom (Fusus al-Hikam)". Great Books of the Islamic World. Kazi Pubns Inc.Ibn Arabi - "The Universal Tree and the Four Birds (al-ittihad al-kawni). Translated by Angela Jaffray. Oxford: Anqa Publishing.Ibn 'Arabi - "The Openings Revealed in Makkah: al-futuhat al-makkiyya". Translated by Eric Winkel. Volumes 1-4. Pir Press.Chapters:0:00 Intro2:53 Ibn 'Arabi's Life3:52 Origins & Structure of the Fusus11:26 Wahdat al-Wujud?14:08 Creation & The Human Being (Adam)21:28 The 'Ayan al-Thabita (Immutable Entities)24:53 Similes and Metaphors33:00 Transcendence vs. Immanence38:31 All is One46:40 The Reality & Nobility of Multiplicity51:16 The Primacy of Mercy54:19 Temporary Nature of Hell?58:35 All is Love1:02:09 Love Enacted (Ethics)1:04:18 The Divinity of Beliefs1:09:52 The Heart1:14:35 All things are alive & praising God1:17:16 The Faith of Pharaoh1:20:17 The Chapter on Muhammad (Women, Prayer, Perfume)1:27:30 Closing the Fusus1:28:21 Legacy1:30:56 Concluding Words#sufism #islam #mystisicm
Wallada: The Rebel Princess-Poet of Al-Andalus Lets Talk Religion 2024-07-04 | In this video, we explore the fascinating life and poetry of Wallada bint al-Mustakfi, an Umayyad princess who broke norms in 11th century Andalusia, as well as her love affair with the famous poet Ibn Zaydun.Check out my linktree for socials, music & more: https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: paypal.me/talkreligiondonateAlso check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254bMusic by:Filip HolmFeras CharestanSources/Recomended Reading:Lytle, Molly (2022). "“By God, I was made for Glory” -Wallada bint al-Mustakfi:How Women Exerted Agency in the Umayyad Dynasty of Al-Andalus". Master's Thesis. University of Chicago.Menocal, María Rosa; Raymond P. Scheindlin & Michael Sells (eds.) (2000). "The Literature of Al-Andalus". Cambridge History of Arabic Literature. Cambridge University Press.Omran, Doaa (2022). "Wallāda Bint al-Mustakfi: A Muslim Princess Speaking Passionately and Persistently in the “Palimpsest” of al-Andalus". WOMEN’S STUDIES, 2022, VOL. 51, NO. 2, 120–136.#wallada #andalucia #spain
Is music a kind of magic? Lets Talk Religion 2024-06-23 | This is a short clip from the Societas Magica livestream disussion back in February.
Reading Sufi Poetry in Andalusia (al-Shushtari) Lets Talk Religion 2024-06-09 | This video was shot right outside the village of Exfiliana, close to Guadix, and known previously as "Shushtar", where the famous monistic sufi poet Abu'l Hasan al-Shushtari was from.In honor of visiting this place, I decided to read one of his poems in translation by Lourdes Maria Alvarez.Check out my linktree for socials, music & more: https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: paypal.com/paypalme/letstalkreligion Also check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254b
Hypatia & The Death of Classical Antiquity Lets Talk Religion 2024-06-02 | In this video we explore the life, death and legacy of the 5th century Alexandrian philosopher Hypatia, the very dramatic events that led to her brutal murder and what this can tell us (or not) about the transition from antiquity to the middle ages.Check out my linktree for socials, music & more: https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: paypal.com/paypalme/letstalkreligion Also check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254bMusic by:Filip HolmSources/Recomended Reading:Athanassiadi, Polymnia (ed.) (1999). "Damascius: The Philosophical History: text with translation and notes". Apamea Cultural Association.Gerson, Loyd P (2008). "Cambridge Companion to Plotinus". Cambridge University Press.Gregory, John (ed.) (1998). "The Neoplatonists: a reader". Routledge.Shaw, Gregory (2014). "Theurgy and the Soul: The Neoplatonism of Iamblichus". Angelico Press/Sophia Perennis.Wallis, R.T. (1998). "Neoplatonism". Second Edition. Bristol Classical Paperbacks. Hackett Publishing Company.Watts, Edward J. (2018). "Hypatia: The Life and Legend of an Ancient Philosopher". Academic.Socrates Scholasticus: newadvent.org/fathers/26017.htm#hypatia #religion #antiquity
The Hermetic Sufis of Medieval Spain Lets Talk Religion 2024-05-28 | In this on-location video, we explore the absolutely beautiful Ricote Valley and its history of hermetic mysticism.Check out my linktree for socials, music & more: https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: paypal.me/talkreligiondonateAlso check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254bMusic by:Filip HolmSources/Recomended Reading:Alvarez, Lourdes Maria (2009). "Abu-l Hasan al-Shushtari: Songs of Love and Devotion". In the "Classics of Western Spirituality" series. Paulist Press.Alvarez, Lourdes Maria (2005). "The Mystical Language of Everyday Life": Vernacular Sufi Poetry and the Songs of Abu Al-Hasan Al-Shustari". Exemplaria. 17:1, 1-32, DOI: 10.1179/exm.2005.17.1.1.Casewit, Yousef (2008). "The Objective of Metaphysics in Ibn Sabʿīn’sAnswers to the Sicilian Questions". Journal of the Iqbal Academy, April 2008, Pakistan.Casewit, Yousef (2020). "Shushtarī’s Treatise on the Limits of Theology and Sufism: Discursive Knowledge (ʿilm), Direct Recognition (maʿrifa), and Mystical Realization (taḥqīq) in al-Risāla al-Quṣāriyya". Article. Divinity School, The University of Chicago.Casewit, Yousef (2020). "The Treatise on the Ascension (al-Risālaal-miʿrājiyya): Cosmology and Time in the Writings of Abū l-Ḥasan al-Shushtarī (d. 668/1269)". In "Light upon Light: Essays in Islamic Thought and History in Honor of Gerhard Bowering". Edited by Jamal J. Elias & Bilal Orfali. Brill.Ceballos, Carlos Berbil (2015). "Journeying from the Apparent to Absolute Being: Ibn Sab'in and his predecessors". Journal of the Muhyddin Ibn 'Arabi Society Vol. 58.Cornell, Vincent J. (1997). "The Way of the Axial Intellect: The Islamic Hermeticism of Ibn Sab'in." Journal of the Muhyddin Ibn Arabi Society, Vol. XXII.Cornell, Vincent J. (2007). "The All-Comprehensive Circle (al-Ihata): Soul, Intellect and the Oneness of Existence in the Doctrine of Ibn Sab'in". In "Sufism and Theology" (ed. Ayman Shihadeh). Edinburgh University Press.Copenhaver, Brian P. (Translation & Introduction by) (1992). "Hermetica: The Greek Corpus Hermeticum and the Latin Asclepius in a new English Translation with notes and introduction". Cambridge University Press.''Fowden, Garth (1986). "The Egyptian Hermes: A Historical Approach to the Late Pagan Mind". Princeton University Press.Johnson. N. Scott (1995). "Ocean and Pearls: Ibn Sab'in, Shustari and the Doctrine of Absolute Unity". In "Sufi: Journal of Sufism" Issue 25.Van Bladel, Kevin (2009). "The Arabic Hermes: From Pagan Sage to Prophet of Science". Oxford University Press.Westerveld, Govert (2014). "Ibn Sab'in of the Ricote Valley: the First and Last Islamic Place in Spain".#sufism #spain #hermeticism
The Occult Messiah of Medieval Iran Lets Talk Religion 2024-05-22 | Watch the full video here: youtu.be/46mpz1K_DMI#occult #esotericism #islam
Islamic Lettrism & the Hurufi Movement Lets Talk Religion 2024-05-17 | In this episode, we explore the fascinating character of Fazlallah Astarabadi and his Hurufi (Lettrist) movement, as we dive into the world of Occultism and Esotericism in medieval Iran.Check out my linktree for socials, music & more: https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: paypal.me/talkreligiondonateAlso check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254bMusic by:Filip HolmSources/Recomended Reading:Bashir, Shahzad (2005). "Fazlallah Astarabadi and the Hurufis". Oneworld Publications.Burrill, Kathleen R. F. (1972). "The Quatrains of Nesimî Fourteenth-Century Turkic Hurufi". De Gruyter.#occult #esotericism #islam
Ibn Hazm of Cordoba Lets Talk Religion 2024-05-07 | A short video on the Andalusian polymath Ibn Hazm.#cordoba #islam #religion
The Origins of Kabbalah Lets Talk Religion 2024-04-27 | In this shorter episode, we explore the early developments of Kabbalah in medieval Catalonia by walking the very streets where it happened.Check out my linktree for socials, music & more: https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: paypal.com/paypalme/letstalkreligion Also check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254bMusic by:Filip HolmJose BarriosJon AlgarSources/Recomended Reading:Dan, Joseph (1986). "The Early Kabbalah". Classics of Western Spirituality Series. Paulist Press.Fine, Lawrence (2003). "Physician of the Soul, Healer of the Cosmos: Isaac Luria and His Kabbalistic Fellowship". Stanford University Press.Idel, Moshe (1987). "The Mystical Experience in Abraham Abulafia". State University of New York Press.Idel, Moshe (1988). "Studies in Ecstatic Kabbalah". State University of New York Press.Idel, Moshe (1990). "Kabbalah: New Perspectives". Yale University Press.Idel, Moshe (1995). "Hasidism: Between Ecstacy and Magic". SUNY Press.Kaplan, Aryeh (translated by) (1990). "The Bahir: Illumination". Red Wheel/Weiser; Revised ed. edition. Kraemer, Joel L. (2010). "Maimonides: The Life and World of one of Civilization's Greatest Minds". Doubleday & Co Inc.Krassen, Mosheh Aaron. “Introduction: Rabbi Israel Ba’al Shem Tov: Prophet of a New Paradigm.” In Israel ben Eliezer. Pillar of Prayer. Translated by Menachem Kallus. Louisville, KY: Fons Vitae, 2010.Lobel, Diana (2021). "Moses and Abraham Maimonides: Encountering the Divine". Academic Studies Press.Miller, Moshe (translated by) (1994). "The Palm Tree of Devorah". Targum.Russ-Fishbane, Elisha (2015). "Judaism, Sufism, and the Pietists of Medieval Egypt: A study of Abraham Maimonides and his times". Oxford University PressScholem, Gershom (1995). "Major Trends in Jewish Mysticism". Schocken Books; Revised edition.Scholem, Gershom (1996). "On the Kabbalah and its Symbolism". Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group; Revised ed. edition.Wolfson, Elliot R. (1997). “Jewish mysticism: A Philosophical Overview,” in History of Jewish Philosophy, Daniel Frank, Oliver Leaman (eds.).Wolfson, Eliot R. (2011). “Abraham ben Samuel Abulafia and the Prophetic Kabbalah”. In Jewish Mysticism & Kabbalah (ed. Frederick E. Greenspahn). New York University Press.#kabbalah #girona #spain
Is This The Best Argument For Gods Existence? Lets Talk Religion 2024-04-20 | In this short video, we present Ibn Sina's famous "Proof of the Truthful", one of the most celebrated arguments for the existence of God ever put to paper.Taken from my full video on Ibn Sina: youtu.be/XH0YwsOSuxYCheck out my linktree for socials, music & more: https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: paypal.me/talkreligiondonateAlso check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254bMusic by:Filip HolmSource:Inati, Shams (translated by) (2014). "Ibn Sina's Remarks and Admonitions: Physics and Metaphysics: An Analysis and Annotated Translation". Columbia University Press.Marmura, Michael E. (translated by) (2005). "Avicenna: The Metaphysics of The Healing". University of Chicago Press.#god #philosophy #islam
Was Alcohol Always Forbidden in Islam? Lets Talk Religion 2024-04-17 | Taken from my longer video about Ibn Sina: youtube.com/watch?v=XH0YwsOSuxY&t=6s#islam #alcohol #religion
Ibn Sina (Avicenna) - The Greatest Muslim Philosopher? Lets Talk Religion 2024-04-14 | Dive into the timeless wisdom of Ibn Sina, also known as Avicenna, and his philosophy. Explore the profound teachings and contributions of this influential Islamic philosopher, physician, and polymath. From his groundbreaking philosophical works to his advancements in medicine and even a famous "proof" for the existence of God. In this episode, we explore the historical context and legacy of one of history's greatest minds.Check out my linktree for socials, music & more: https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: paypal.me/talkreligiondonateAlso check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254bMusic by:Filip HolmSources/Recomended Reading:Adamson, Peter (ed.) (2011). "The Cambridge Companion to Arabic Philosophy". Cambridge University Press.Gohlman, William E. (translated by) (1974). "The Life of Ibn Sina: A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation". State University of New York Press.Inati, Shams (translated by) (1984). "Remarks and Admonitions: Part One - Logic". Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies.Inati, Shams (1996). "Ibn Sina & Mysticism: Remarks and Admonitions (Part 4 - Sufism)". Routledge.Inati, Shams (translated by) (2014). "Ibn Sina's Remarks and Admonitions: Physics and Metaphysics: An Analysis and Annotated Translation". Columbia University Press.Marmura, Michael E. (translated by) (2005). "Avicenna: The Metaphysics of The Healing". University of Chicago Press.McGinnis, Jon (translated by) (2010). "Avicenna: The Physics of The Healing – A Parallel English–Arabic Text". University of Chicago Press.Morewedge, Parviz (1992). "Neoplatonism and Islamic Thought". State University of New York Press.Suhrawardi (1187). "The Philosophy of Illumination". Translated by John Walbridge & Hossein Ziai. Islamic Translation Series. University of Chicago Press.Winter, Tim (ed.) (2008). "The Cambridge Companion to Islamic Theology". Cambridge University Press.Chapters:0:00 Intro2:45 Early Life & Studies7:24 Ibn Sina & Wine?11:00 Intellectual & Political Career13:02 Islamic(ate) Philosophy15:51 Ibn Sina's Works20:53 Islam, Religion & Philosophy?27:54 Essence vs. Existence29:54 Proof of God & Theology45:01 Eternity of the world48:59 Cosmology & Neoplatonism51:26 Epistemology53:50 Psychology, The Soul & The Floating Man56:33 God's knowledge of particulars58:46 Ibn Sina & Mysticism/Sufism1:09:33 The Eastern Wisdom1:11:12 Legacy1:15:06 Conclusions#avicenna #philosophy #islam
Kitab al-Ibar - Islamic Influence in Dune Lets Talk Religion 2024-04-06 | Watch my full video on the topic: youtu.be/535NbeFYChE#dune #islam #religion
Sufi Spirituality in Dune Lets Talk Religion 2024-04-04 | Watch my full video on the topic: youtu.be/535NbeFYChE#dune #islam #religion
Zensunni - The Origins of the Fremen in Dune Lets Talk Religion 2024-04-03 | Watch my full video on the topic: youtu.be/535NbeFYChE#dune #islam #religion
Lisan al-Gaib - The REAL Meaning? Lets Talk Religion 2024-03-31 | Watch my full video on the topic: youtu.be/535NbeFYChE#dune #islam #religion
The Mahdi in Islam (Dune) Lets Talk Religion 2024-03-28 | Watch my full video on the topic: youtu.be/535NbeFYChE#dune #islam #religion
Dune, Islam & Religion Lets Talk Religion 2024-03-23 | In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of Dune and the religious themes that we can find in the books and movies.Check out my linktree for socials, music & more: https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: paypal.me/talkreligiondonateAlso check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254bMusic by:Filip HolmSources/Recomended Reading:Amir-Moezzi, Mohammad Ali (1994). "The Divine Guide in Early Shi'ism: The Sources of Esotericism in Islam". Translated by David Streight. State University of New York Press.Amir-Moezzi, Mohammad Ali (2011). "The Spirituality of Shi'i Islam: Beliefs and Practices". I.B. Tauris.Chittick, William (1989). "The Sufi Path of Knowledge: Ibn 'Arabi's Metaphysics of Imagination".Chittick, William (1998). "The Self-Disclosure of God: Principles of Ibn al-'Arabi's Cosmology". State University of New York Press.Corbin, Henry (1998). "Alone with the Alone - Creative Imagination in the Sūfism of Ibn 'Arabī". Princeton University Press; Revised edition.McNelly, Willis E. (1987). "The Dune Encyclopedia". Berkley.#dune #islam #religion
The Counter-Culture, Lawless Muslim Mystics Who Drank Wine? | The Qalandariyya Lets Talk Religion 2024-03-16 | In this episode, we explore the fascinating and controversial Qalandariyya and similar movements like the Haydais & Shams-i Tabrizis. We also dive into the historical development of this movement, from the early Malamatis to the extreme ascetic dervishes in the Ottoman empire.Check out my linktree for socials, music & more: https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: paypal.me/talkreligiondonateAlso check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254bMusic by:Filip HolmSources/Recomended Reading:Dahlén, Ashk (2004). "The Holy Fool in Medieval Islam: The Qalandariyat of Fakhr al-din Araqi". Orientalia Suecana, vol.52.De Bruijn, J.T.P (1999). "The Qalandariyyat in Persian Mystical Poetry, from Sana'i Onwards". In "The Heritage of Sufism, Vol. 2" (Edited by Leonard Lewisohn). Oneworld Publicaions.Karamustafa, Ahmet T. (2006). "Gods Unruly Friends: Dervish Groups in the Islamic Later Middle Period, 1200-1550". Oneworld Publications.Sviri, Sara (1999). "Hakim Tirmidhi and the Malamati Movement in Early Sufism". In The Heritage of Sufism, Vol. 1 (Edited by Leonard Lewisohn).Oneworld Publications.Toussulis, Yannis (2011). "Sufism and the Way of Blame: Hidden Sources of a Sacred Psychology". Quest Books, U.S.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:53 The Nafs (Ego) in Islamic Mysticism3:40 The Malamatiyya (People of Blame)8:57 The birth of the Qalandari movement11:22 Jamal al-din Savi12:04 Extreme Asceticism & Antinomianism16:30 "Die before you die"17:41 The Principle of Wandering & 'Araqi19:39 Qalandariyya in Sufi poetry23:22 Dervish Groups in the Ottoman Empire26:27 Conclusions#qalandar #sufism #mysticism
What is Shia Islam? - Zaydism Lets Talk Religion 2024-03-01 | In this third and final installment of the introductions to Shi'i Islam, we dive into the history and teachings of the Zaydis, the smallest but stillvery significant school that has been a significant part of the history of Yemen.Check out my linktree for more: https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: paypal.me/talkreligiondonateAlso check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254bMusic by:Filip HolmSources/Recomended Reading:Amir-Moezzi, Mohammad Ali (1994). "The Divine Guide in Early Shi'ism: The Sources of Esotericism in Islam". Translated by David Streight. State University of New York Press.Amir-Moezzi, Mohammad Ali (2011). "The Spirituality of Shi'i Islam: Beliefs and Practices". I.B. Tauris.Daftary, Farhad (2007). "The Isma'ilis: Their history and doctrines". Cambridge University Press.Haider, Najam (2012). "The Origins of the Shi'ia: Identity, Ritual, and Sacred Space in Eighth-Century Kufa". Cambridge University Press.Haider, Najam (2014). "Shi'i Islam: An Introduction". Cambridge University Press.#islam #zaydi #religion
Nowruz - The Zoroastrian Fire & New Year Festival Lets Talk Religion 2024-03-01 | Watch the full video on my channel!#Zoroastrianism #Persia #religion
Discovering the Sacred Fire in Zoroastrianism Lets Talk Religion 2024-02-29 | Watch the full video on my channel!#Zoroastrianism #Persia #religion
Zarathushtra: The Ancient Philosopher of Zoroastrianism Lets Talk Religion 2024-02-27 | Watch the full video on my channel!#Zoroastrianism #Persia #religion
Emir Abd el-Kader on Protecting Christian Lives Lets Talk Religion 2024-02-26 | Watch full video on the channel!#abdelkader #islam #sufism
Understanding Jihad Lets Talk Religion 2024-02-25 | Watch full video on the channel!#abdelkader #islam #sufism
