Andrew Mark Henry

Andrew Mark Henry is a scholar of religion specialising in early Christianity and the religions of the late Roman Empire. He is also the host of "Religion for Breakfast", a YouTube channel with over 600,000 subscribers producing informative videos on a variety of topics related to religion. Dr. Henry joins host Alex O'Connor to discuss a number of questions: what is religion? Where does it come from? Why is it so ubiquitous? To support Within Reason, please consider signing up at support.withinreasonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Mark Henry, a scholar of early Christianity and creator of the YouTube channel Religion for Breakfast, dives deep into the intriguing question of whether Jesus was an ancient magician. He explores the concept of ancient 'magic' versus modern interpretations, examines Celsus's critiques of Jesus's miracles, and discusses the implications of Jesus's portrayal in early Christian art. With insights into the role of charisma in exorcism and the production of magical texts, the conversation unveils the fascinating intersections of ritual, authority, and religious practice.

Andrew Mark Henry, a scholar of religious studies, discusses the enigmatic Gospel of Thomas, exploring its hidden sayings, connection to Gnosticism, and the potential twinship of Thomas and Jesus challenging traditional Christian beliefs. The significance of Apostle Thomas in early Christianity, the complexities of Doubting Thomas in Christian theology, and the unique theology of the Gospel of Thomas emphasizing inner knowledge for salvation are also explored.