The Lord of Spirits

Pananthropon and Pandemonium: Live, In-Person Conference Q&A

Oct 27, 2023

Orthodox Christian priests discuss spirits, angels, and demons, with humor and insight. Topics include exorcism in ancient times, the fall of spiritual beings, ethics of war, and the identity of the man in Daniel's visions. They explore Apocrypha, medieval romance novels, psychopomps in mythology, demonology in Judaism, and evil in prison ministry. Also covered are God's acceptance of repentance, ecumenical collaboration on charitable acts, moral issues of Halloween celebrations, and unicorns in folk funerary practices.

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Live, In-Person Conference Q&A with a Humorous Ad Read and Bat Week Announcement

Exploring the Intricacies of Exorcism and Ancient Texts

05:41 • 27min

Exploring the Fall of Spiritual Beings and Ethics of War

32:31 • 19min

Exploration of the Identity of the Man in Daniel's Visions

Exploring Apocrypha and Extra-biblical Literature in Orthodox Christianity

Revealing a New Series of Medieval Fantasy Romance Novels and Spoiling an Anticipated Announcement

Exploration of the concept of psychopomp in mythology and literature

56:32 • 15min

Comparing Demonology in Talmudic Judaism and Orthodoxy

01:11:43 • 22min

The Height Myth of Napoleon Bonaparte and Discussions on Evil, Prison Ministry, and Orthodox Church Practices

01:33:42 • 28min

Exploring God's Acceptance of Repentance from Unexpected Sources

02:01:35 • 4min

Ecumenical Collaboration on Charitable Acts and Inclusivity in Orthodox Christianity

02:05:34 • 17min

Exploration of Psalm 82 and the Nations Mentioned

02:22:05 • 5min

Exploring the Morality of Halloween Celebrations and Costumes

02:26:59 • 14min

Unicorns, Folk Funerary Practices, and Classical Music

02:41:01 • 21min