Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr.

President Emeritus and Professor of Historical Theology | Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne

Other Eastern Religions (6041)

In this video, Dr. Rast offers brief overviews of Confucianism, Taoism, Daoism, and Shintoism.

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Buddhism (6037)

In this video, Dr. Rast shares the history, tenets, and worship practices of Buddhists while examining the question of whether Buddhism is actually a religion.

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The Geographical Spread of Hinduism (6036)

In this video, Dr. Rast briefly examines the prevalence of Hinduism in India and around the world. It is the fourth of four videos on Hinduism.

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The Goal of the Hindu (6035)

In this video, Dr. Rast examines the four stages of Hindu life together with the ultimate goal of every Hindu. It is the third of four videos on Hinduism.

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The Tenets of Hinduism (6034)

In this video, Dr. Rast examines the basic tenets of the Hindu belief system. It is the second of four videos on Hinduism.

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The Story of Hinduism (6033)

In this video, Dr. Rast examines the origins and history of the Hindu religion. It is the first of four videos on Hinduism.

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The Salvation Army (6025)

In this video, Dr. Rast discusses the history of The Salvation Army.

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Pentecostalism (6023)

In this video, Dr. Rast examines the history and belief system of Pentecostalism.

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Hymnody and Preaching in the Methodist Movement (6022)

In this video, Dr. Rast discusses the powerful role that hymnody and preaching style played in the rise of Methodism.

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The Rise of Methodism (6021)

In this video, Dr. Rast outlines the rise of Methodism.

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