Lions Led By Donkeys Podcast

Episode 256 - The Taiping Rebellion Part 1: Jesus Christ's Little Brother

Apr 17, 2023
A failed civil service exam leads to the deadliest civil war in China, exploring the syncretism of Taiping Christianity, the rise and fall of the Manchu Dynasty, the divine visionary Hong Zhuquan, and the violent origins of the Taiping Rebellion.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Cold Weather, Civil Wars, and Human Suffering
01:33 • 9min
3
Exploring the Syncretism of Taiping Christianity during the Rebellion
10:07 • 4min
4
The Rise and Fall of the Manchu Dynasty
14:19 • 17min
5
The Rise of a Divine Visionary
31:34 • 21min
6
The Origins and Rise of the Taiping Rebellion
52:43 • 18min
7
Exploring the Grim Details of a Conflict and Uniform Flair Appreciation
01:10:21 • 3min