Prof-Jeff and Bedroth

Listening Religiously

Society EN ↓ 29 episodes

A professor hangs out with his best friend and gets way too intense about the comparative study of religion. Listener discretion is advised. listeningreligiously.substack.com

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Prof-Jeff and Bedroth

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Flyby of the World's Religions (Episode 4) 02.03.2025 1:17:59

Theme Song: Bedtime After A CoffeeComposer: Barradeen (Argentina)Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfTggY6U7d6XVre774B1_qg License: Free To Use YouTube license youtube-freeMusic powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit listeningreligiously.substack.co...

Religious Demographics and Conquest (Episode 3) 16.02.2025 51:11

Map by Carrie Osgood: https://carrieosgood.com/world-religions Based on: World Religions Database; United Nations Population Fund; 2010 data. Quote to consider: “There is no document of civilization which is not at the same time a document of barbarism.” —Walter Benjamin (1892-1940) Theme Song: Bedtime After A CoffeeComposer: Barradeen (Argentina)Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfTggY6U7...

Defining Religion (Episode 2) 16.02.2025 54:21

[Sorry about the audio quality on my end. It's much better in Episode 3, I swear.] Recommended Podcasts and YouTube Channels for the Academic Study of Religion: * YaleCourses: * Introduction to the Old Testament With Christine Hayes . * New Testament History and Literature with Dale Martin . * Religion For Breakfast (Dr. Andrew Henry): https://www.youtube.com/@ReligionForBreakfast * Bart D. Ehrman...

Why Are We Here? (Episode 1) 16.02.2025 50:03

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for anyone and everyone interested in honestly and critically engaging with different religious perspectives, irreligious perspectives, criticisms, and analyses of religion in general. Two quotes to consider: “The failure to treat religion ‘as religion’–that is, the refusal to ratify its claim of transcendent nature and sacrosanct status–may be regarded as here...