

Blogging Theology
Mr Paul Williams
Blogging Theology is a channel discussing comparative religion by Paul Williams, a blogger and bibliophile based in London and the South of France.
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Feb 11, 2022 • 20min
Isaac Newton - A Potential Muslim?
I read from Priest of Nature: The Religious Worlds of Isaac Newton by Professor Rob Iliffe of the University of Oxford https://www.amazon.co.uk/Priest-Natur...Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 11, 2022 • 5min
Top 5 Worst Verses in the Qur'an
Here is a list of the top 5 worst verses in the Qur’an. Be aware, some of them are quite repulsive and truly frightening …Taken from: https://www.skeptical-science.com/rel...Also see this amazing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riDlx...Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 11, 2022 • 8min
The Satanic Verses
Blogging Theology is on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloggingthe...Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Bloggingtheol...Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 11, 2022 • 13min
How the Trinity verse got added to the Bible
I read from 'Whose Word is it?: The Story Behind Who Changed The New Testament and Why' by Bart D. Ehrman https://www.amazon.co.uk/Whose-Word-B...Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 11, 2022 • 1h 8min
Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad on Blogging Theology
We discuss his latest book Travelling Home: Essays on Islam in Europe https://www.amazon.co.uk/Travelling-H...Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 11, 2022 • 18min
Muslim sees a Viking Burial (Warning: Adult Content)
I read pages 49-54 of 'Ibn Fadlan and the Land of Darkness: Arab Travellers in the Far North' (Penguin Classics) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ibn-Fadlan-L...Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 11, 2022 • 15min
Which is the most violent Religion in History?
Body count: a comparative quantitative study of mass killings in history by religion and civilization. Read the book for free here: https://rissc.jo/books/War-Peace-Isla...Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 11, 2022 • 57min
Apostate from Christianity to Islam in times of secularisation and terror
Joram van Klaveren talks about his extraordinary journey from Christianity to Islam.Read his book: Apostate: From Christianity to Islam in times of secularisation and terrorhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Apostate-Chr...Visit: https://www.islamexperience.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 11, 2022 • 16min
Islamic manners - What are they?
Ibn Aqil al-Hanbali's Essay on Islamic MannersSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 5, 2022 • 2h 20min
Professor Ali Ataie discusses the Son of Man: Who was he?
Time stamps00:00 Intro and topic: Son of Man in the Gospels1:32 Dr. Ataie begins4:18 What is "son of man"7:56 Dr. Ataie's opinion of whom "son of man" in Daniel ch. 7 is referring to9:13 Jewish and Christian conceptions of who the "son of man" is11:34 Paul of Tarsus' Christology (Greek pagan influences in the Gospels)34:05 The book of Daniel background41:12 The vision in Daniel ch. 744:02 Christian conceptions of Daniel ch. 748:59 Angel explains the vision to Daniel50:24 Jewish exegetical opinion57:42 Issues with Christian understanding of "son of man"1:01:40 Dr. Ataie's understanding of the fourth beast and the nation of "son of man"1:02:29 Book of Enoch1:04:55 Quran's criticism of some Jews worshipping Uzair as "son of God" + historical Jewish worship of Metatron1:09:34 "son of man" in Enoch + Greco-Roman mythological influences on pre-Christian Judaism1:17:29 Enochic influences on New Testament writings (Angelomorphic Christology)1:25:25 False prophesies in Christian Scriptures/tradition1:31:50 Quranic writing vs Biblical writing1:34:46 False prophesy attributed to Jesus AS in the Gospels + Quran's vindication of Jesus AS1:43:16 Cohesion between academic scholarly understanding of Jesus and the Islamic Jesus AS1:47:13 Brief foray into the crucifixion of Jesus AS1:52:13 Sacred history of Jesus AS, the apocalyptic prophet1:57:34 Revisiting the scriptures to identify "son of man"2:05:57 Identity of the little horn of the fourth beast2:18:10 Closing Remarks, plans for future discussionsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy