Transfigured

David Bentley Hart, an esteemed Eastern Orthodox theologian and research scholar at the University of Notre Dame, shares his insights on Christology from his lecture series, 'The Light of Tabor.' He delves into the concept of uncreated light in Eastern Orthodoxy and tackles the complexities surrounding Christ’s nature. Hart discusses the tension between Unitarian thought and traditional views, and explores influential figures like Justin Martyr. The conversation highlights historical theological battles that shaped early Christian understanding and the interconnectedness of divine and created realms.

In this episode I interview Dr. Gabriel Reynolds. He has a PhD from Yale and is a Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame. We discuss the religious setting of 6th and 7th century Arabia, how that might have influenced Mohammad, interactions between Christians and Muslims, and where the Quran's specific views on Jesus came from. We mention Ahmad Al-Jallad, Bishop Jacob of Serugh, Beryllus of Bostra, Paul of Samosata, Aphrahat the Persian Sage, David Bertaina, Sidney H. Griffith, Jack Tannous, al-Harith ibn Jabalah, John Philoponus, Nestorius, Ephraim the Syrian, Dr. Khalil Andani (  @KhalilAndani  ), and more.

This video discusses the ancient text, "The Ascension of Isaiah", and early Christian cosmology, Christology, theology and philosopher. I ask the question "Can we still ascend to heaven?". I mention the Ascension of Isaiah, The Book of Enoch, The Shepherd of Hermas, Protoevangelium of James, King Hezekiah, Jim Morrison, Oliver Stone, Andy Warhol, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Toll Houses, Jack and the Beanstalk, Jonathan Pageau (  @JonathanPageau  ), Elon Musk, The Apostle Paul, the Book of Revelation, John The Baptist, Jesus Christ, Satan, the Perpetual Virginity of Mary, James, Adam, Abel, Seth, King David, Moses, The Apostle Peter, Claudius Ptolemy, Numenius of Apamea, Clement of Alexandria, Origen of Alexandria, and Eusebius of Caesarea, Arthur F. Holmes, Middle Platonism, Neoplatonism, Justin Martyr, Athenagoras of Athens, Ignatius of Antioch, Hermes Trismegestus, Jacob Faturechi (  @faturechi  ), Fr. Stephen DeYoung, Fr. Andrew Damick, Basil the Great, Gregory of Nyssa, Thomas Aquinas, Larry Hurtado, Ma Knibb, Detleft Muller, Loren Stuckenbruck, Gavin Ortlund (  @TruthUnites  ), Beau Branson, David Bentley Hart, Clement of Rome, John Vervaeke (  @johnvervaeke  ), Paul Vanderklay (  @PaulVanderKlay  ), Jordan Peterson (  @JordanBPeterson  ), Copernicus, CS Lewis, Aristotle, Plato, Plotinus, and more. Arthur Holmes on Middle Platonism - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sic5OdUIkgk Lord of Spirits on AoI - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntXJ1LCnHQE&t=4329s Development of Christology - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQt_QO4ASAQ&t=3621s David Bentley Hart - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcu9e_1wAKU&t=1210s John Vervaeke on Neoplatonism - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3ZpIN85gBQ&t=3959s

This episode is Ryan Russell's story of growing up in Jehovah's Witnesses and his theology exploration and moving into Biblical Unitarianism. We mention Charles Taze Russell, William Miller, Nelson Barbour, Joseph Rutherford, and more. The Cost of Truth - https://www.amazon.com/Cost-Truth-Biblical-Unitarian-Christians/dp/1736918052

This video argues that Jesus denies being God three times. I mention Johnny Barnes, Dustin Smith (  @BiblicalUnitarianPodcast  ) , Michael Heiser, and many more. “Why do you call me God? No one is good but God” “I and the Father are one” My episode with Johnny - https://youtu.be/nGtTl3pGHnU?si=e5c0gmZJtg3eIc6C

In this livestream we will discuss the recently published podcast "The Telepathy Tapes" and other related topics that all seem to be converging on a great ontological and metaphysical shift in understanding in our society and what that means for Christians. Kale Zelden (  @thekalezelden  ) - https://www.youtube.com/@thekalezelden  @thekalezelden  The telepathy tapes - https://thetelepathytapes.com/

Dr. Beau Branson is a professor of philosophy at Brescia University. We discuss monarchical trinitarians and the theology of Gregory of Nyssa. We also discuss the recent book "One God, Three Persons, Four Views" book. We mention Luke Thompson (  @WhiteStoneName  ), Hank Kruse, Athanasius of Alexandria, Arius of Alexandria, Julian the Apostate, Gregory of Nyssa, Basil the Great, Gregory of Nazianzus, Scott Williams, Eunomius, Gregory Thermaturgos, Origen of Alexandria, Tertullian of Carthage, Rowan Williams, David Bentley Hart, Irenaeus of Lyon, Marcellus of Ancyra, Photinus of Galatia, Nestorius, Aristotle, John of Damascus, William Lane Craig, Michel René Barnes, Fr John Behr, Richard Swinburne, Dale Tuggy, Michael Servetus, Bart Ehrman, and more.

Dr. Ryan Mullins talks about the recently published "One God, Three Persons, Four Views" book. He is the curator of the book series that is publishing this book. We mention Dr. Dale Tuggy (  @khanpadawan  ), Dr. William Hasker, Dr. William Lane Craig, Dr. Beau Branson, Dr. Chad McIntosh, Michaelangelo, Arius of Alexandria, Jake Brancatella the Muslim Metaphysician (  @JakeBrancatella  ), Julius Caesar, Octavian Augustus, Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, and more. The book - https://www.amazon.com/Three-Persons-Four-Views-Philosophical/dp/1666719056 The reluctant theologian podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reluctant-theologian-podcast/id1455521623 Dr. RT Mullins Twitter - https://x.com/theRTMullins?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Johnny Barnes is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary but he had his degree revoked after he revealed that he didn't believe in the Trinity and the Seminary's statement of faith. He tells his story, his work on translating the bible for Spirit and Truth Ministries, and his work on the Biblical Unitarian youtube channel. (  @biblicalunitarian  ) We mention Sean Finnegan ( @restitutio8765 ) , Chris Date ( @rethinkinghell ), Bill Schlegel, John Schoenheit, Jerry Weirwille, and more. Biblical Unitarian Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@biblicalunitarian Sean's Isaiah 9:6 Presentation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtJxn39zPVM

Dive into the intriguing thoughts of Gregory of Nyssa as he unpacks humanity's reflection of the divine. Explore the soulful debates between him and Origen on creation at conception. Discover how free will and intellect shape our moral compass amidst human imperfections. The podcast also tackles the nuanced relationship between gender and divine image, challenging traditional norms. Finally, journey through the complexities of mind, body, and soul, revealing the mysteries that define our existence with a divine purpose.