The Lord of Spirits

The Gods of the Nations

Feb 10, 2022

Orthodox Christian priests discuss ancient heathen religion, exploring gods of the nations in the Bible and the relationship between Watchers, demons, and giants. They delve into Greek mythology, sacrifice, idolatry, and the significance of offering Christ on the altar. The podcast touches on misconceptions of idolatry, physical objects' holiness, the myth of Medusa, origins of gargoyles, and household gods in religion. Lastly, they discuss the impact of idolatry on individuals and encourage exploration of OrthodoxIntro.org.

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Exploring the Gods of the Nations in the Bible

02:38 • 14min

Exploring Monotheism, Polytheism, and Hierarchy in Religious Beliefs

16:27 • 17min

The Watchers and Their Relationship with Demons, Giants, and Gods

33:24 • 15min

Exploration of Greek Giants and the Altar of Pergamon

The Defeat of Typhon: Establishing Order

Exploration of Demons and Sin from Ancient World with Book Promotion

Sacrifice, Idolatry, and the Eucharist

The Significance of Offering Christ on the Altar and the History of Pentecostalism

01:01:18 • 17min

Exploring the Misconceptions of Idolatry in Religious Practices

01:18:11 • 10min

Exploring Holiness and Idolatry in Physical Objects

01:27:58 • 15min

Discussion on Different Forms of Idols in the Ancient World

01:43:18 • 3min

Exploring the Myth of Medusa and the Concept of Warding Off Curses

01:45:50 • 2min

Origins of Gargoyles and Household Gods in Religion

01:47:36 • 7min

Exploring Idolatry and Introduction to OrthodoxIntro .org

01:54:47 • 3min

Exploring the Relationship Between Desert, Demons, and Spiritual Transformation

01:58:10 • 22min

Exploring Rituals, Idolatry, and Ethics in Christianity

02:19:49 • 26min

Closing Remarks and Engagement Promotion

02:45:21 • 2min