Dr. James McGrath on the Shared Origins of Monotheism, Evil, and Gnosticism

A fascinating yet vexing question in religious studies is why did Gnosticism vilify the Old Testament god yet embrace the Torah? New scholarship provides answers – taking us to ancient times and a quarrel over the nature of the gods, the issue of iniquity, and social order. This will shed light on the influence, magical practices, and theology of Gnostic groups like the Mandaeans and the Sethiansy. Astral Guest – James McGrath, author of Religion & Science Fiction and Professor at Butler University. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/aeon-byte-gnostic-radio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy