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James A. Bishop (PhD candidate, Department for the Study of Religions, University of Cape Town)

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Category: World Religions

January 21, 2023January 24, 2023 James Bishop

What is the Divine Council in Ancient Near Eastern Religious Mythology and Literature?

January 16, 2023 James Bishop

What is the Doctrine of Impermanence (Aniccā) in Buddhism?

January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 James Bishop

9 Big Differences Between Eastern Religions and Christianity

January 10, 2023 James Bishop

What is the Bahá’í Doctrine of the Manifestation of God?

January 7, 2023 James Bishop

What is the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism?

January 3, 2023 James Bishop

What is Nirvana in Buddhism?

January 1, 2023 James Bishop

The Teachings of Confucius: “Ren”

December 5, 2022December 22, 2022 James Bishop

What is Theosophy, its Beliefs, and Practices?

November 6, 2022 James Bishop

What is Heaven’s Mandate in Confucius’ Teachings?

July 14, 2022 James Bishop

The Early Muslim Conquests After the Death of Muhammad

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