Religion for Breakfast
Mandaeism: The Last Gnostic Religion?
In this episode we examine the topic: Mandaeism: The Last Gnostic Religion?
Curated Video
The Birth of Venus by Botticelli: Great Art Explained:
Sandro Botticelli’s poetic sense of beauty captivated the Florentine court. But it was his subject matter which distinguished him from other artists. He was one of the first western artist since classical times to depict non-religious...
Religion for Breakfast
The Pre-Christian Origins of Baptism
Baptism is one of the most well-known rituals in Christianity. But what are the origins of this ritual? Did John the Baptist invent it himself?
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Baby Soames, grandchild of Winston Churchill, christening; Soames and Churchill families attend
Title "Elder Statesmen in the News" superimposed over newspapers running off press / title "Churchill Sees 8th Grandchild Christened" superimposed over Soames family with maybe Clementine Churchill holding little girl's hand exiting...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Jerusalem patriarch attends pilgrimage to
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fouad Twal led a religious service on Friday during an annual pilgrimage to the Baptism site in Bethany Jordan CLEAN : Jerusalem patriarch attends pilgrimage to on January 10, 2014 in BETHANY, Jordan...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Sailing ship "Constitution Jr," replica of historical ship USS Constitution, launched in Washington, DC
Men in sailor uniforms posing for photo opportunity on board "Constitution Jr" sitting on supports / Commander of "Constitution" Louis J. Gulliver on left talking with builder of "Constitution Jr" Captain James Callan and shaking his...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Dedication of Crimemobile containing law enforcement exhibits in Austin, TX
Title "Crimemobile - dedication ceremonies at Austin" superimposed over children looking at exhibits inside Crimemobile / small crowd gathered outside Crimemobile parked next to Texas Department of Public Safety building / closer shot of...
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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh arrive at The Christening of Prince George at St James Palace on October 23, 2013 in London, England (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh arrive at The Christening of Prince George at St James Palace on October 23, 2013 in London, England (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Rev. Russell Ridgeway baptizes young women in the Mississippi River
LS-PAN RIGHT crowds gathered around river watch woman being baptized by immersion in Mississippi River / MS woman is baptized by Reverend Russell Ridgeway, hoots and hollers as others look on from small boats or from in the water /...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Princess Anne streamlined ferry launched in Pennsylvania
Title card: "Streamline Ferry for Virginia" / Doors to streamlined ferry "Princess Anne" open; the craft can transport as many as 80 cars / Workers in overalls removing timber braces / a man on the propeller; a better view / ferry...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
USS Nautilus, the world's first atomic-powered submarine, is christened by Mamie Eisenhower and launched in Groton, CT
Title: "Groton, Conn. - A Sub Launching" superimposed over US flag flying, USS Nautilus in water / WS Nautilus ready for launch as people arrive / PAN people waiting for launch / Angle front view of Nautilus, covered with flags/ CU sign...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Dutch Princess Beatrix launches destroyer Limburg and laughs as champagne showers spectators
Title: "In The Netherlands -- A Princess Finds Laughter at Launching" superimposed over Princess Beatrix / high angle WS ship yard, buildings and buses / ships at dock / angled front view sailors standing at attention / high angle...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Images of former Pope Benedict XVI's Bavaria hometown, Marktl
Images of Marktl in Bavaria, the hometown of former Pope Benedict XVI; the village church where the pope was baptised, and the house where he was born (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George, Prince Harry leaving St Jame's Palace at The Christening of Prince George at St James Palace on October 23, 2013 in London, England (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George, Prince Harry leaving St Jame's Palace at The Christening of Prince George at St James Palace on October 23, 2013 in London, England (Footage by WireImage...
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LBJ's Grandson, Patrick Lyndon Nugent, is Christened
EXT St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Austin, Texas / President Lyndon B Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson stand with Patrick John Nugent and Luci Baines Johnson who holds new baby Patrick Lyndon Nugent / press take pictures / Lynda Bird...
Sky News
Machine striking a Prince George baptism coin
Machine striking a Prince George baptism coin