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Does the Bible Really Demand 10% of Your Money? | Tithing Explained
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Published: December 13, 2024 12:48
Does the Bible really command giving 10% to God? In this video, we explore the origins of tithing in the Hebrew Bible, its cultural context, and how it’s interpreted in modern religious practices.
Sacred Spaces: Inside the Ancient Sardis Synagogue | Nebula Plus
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Published: November 26, 2024 12:51
The Sardis Synagogue is the largest ancient synagogue ever discovered. Join Dr. Andrew Henry on a tour through the building.
This is part of my Nebula Plus series: Sacred Spaces. Each episode focuses on a different archaeological site from the ancient…
Dagon: The "Philistine Fish-God" That Everyone Gets Wrong
https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-dagon-the-philistine-fishgod-that-everyone-gets-wrong/
Published: November 14, 2024 12:32
If you try to Google Dagon, chances are you'll see some sort of "fish" god. And if you look him up in the Bible, you'll learn that he was a Philistine god. But, these two claims are actually wrong. He wasn't a Philistine god, nor was he a fish god.
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Sacred Spaces: Inside the Temple of Ramesses III | Nebula Plus
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Published: November 14, 2024 11:54
In 2020, I was living in Cairo, Egypt...so I traveled a lot around the country. One of my favorite archaeological sites was the Temple of Ramesses III in Luxor.
This is episode one of my Nebula Plus series: Sacred Spaces, where I take you on a virtual…
Is Buddhism an Atheistic Religion?
https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-is-buddhism-an-atheistic-religion/
Published: October 30, 2024 17:55
Buddhism has a reputation of being an atheistic religion. But is this true?
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The Didache | Another Book That Almost Made It Into the Bible?
https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-the-didache-another-book-that-almost-made-it-into-the-bible/
Published: October 25, 2024 15:37
The Didache is one of the most ancient Christian texts...possibly even predating some of the books in the New Testament! It gives us an unparalleled glimpse into the social dynamics of early Christian churches.
Grimoires Explained: Manuals of Magic
https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-grimoires-explained-where-spellbooks-meet-textbooks/
Published: October 23, 2024 15:04
In this video, we explore the history of grimoires, manuals of magic, that shaped magical practices from ancient Egypt to modern witchcraft. Discover how these spellbooks and magical textbooks held esoteric knowledge and influenced occult traditions for…
Melchizedek: The Most Mysterious Man in the Bible
https://nebula.tv/videos/religionforbreakfast-melchizedek-the-most-mysterious-man-in-the-bible/
Published: September 27, 2024 12:20
In Genesis 14, a priestly king named Melchizedek randomly appears and gives bread and wine to the patriarch Abraham. And then...he's never mentioned again in the story. Who is this mysterious man?
What is Hermeticism?
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Published: September 19, 2024 11:23
According to Greco-Roman legend, Hermes Trismegistus was the ultimate magician and sage of the distant past. Beliefs and practices associated with him inspired an ancient philosophical movement called Hermeticism.
What is the Best Bible Translation?
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Published: September 13, 2024 15:20
There are a lot of Bible translations. But which one is the best?