A Conversation with IRVING FINKEL About Ancient Mesopotamian Ghosts
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You lovely nerds are in for a treat today: normally I would edit these conversation episodes down to under an hour, however I simply couldn’t bring myself to cut any of my chat with Dr Finkel. Therefore, the only editing that took place was when I cut some extended pauses by either Dr Finkel or myself when we were thinking of how to formulate our thoughts AND any distracting stutters (they’re always bound to happen on these longer calls, regardless of the guest). That is quite literally it.
Before Dr Finkel answered my first question, I also edited out a small moment where he asked if I wanted the long version or the short version of his “context” story. Since neither of us was pressed for time, I CHOSE to have Dr Finkel explain his background in the long version of his story. There was no point leaving this little back and forth in considering the answer is so long, so I also cut that to ensure the episode could begin as quickly as possible.
Aside from extended pauses, the stutters and that one back and forth, absolutely no actual content has been cut nor edited out from this conversation. If you guys prefer the episodes to be under an hour (as I’ve done for the past 3 years), do let me know and I’ll make sure to stick to that timing in the future. However, if you guys like the extended episodes then I’ll make a conscious effort to upload more unedited videos.
*JUST A NOTE* : This is not to say that every conversation I’ve had on the channel has been long and I’ve cut them down. The vast majority of guests can only give me a certain amount of time, and generally speaking, you guys get those videos unedited. However, when I do get the chance to have these guests on for longer, THAT’S when my editing hat normally comes on and I trim and cut the content down. So if you guys like this episode in its entirety, I’ll make an effort to upload longer episodes when my guests allow me to have such time with them rather than making all the episodes roughly the same length.
Also, I did a terrible job describing "Soul" to Dr Finkel so please don't come for me in the comments. Watching that part back was painful, but I stand by giving Dr Finkel the homework of watching it because that film is a MASTERPIECE.
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I picked up Dr Finkel’s book when it first came out, perhaps it’s time to get it back out and give it another read!
@MoAnInc
29 күн бұрын
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A magnificent interview, Erica! Thank you, Dr. Finkel, for opening up the proverbial gate to let us into the Mesopotamian world, their stories, their outlook. Once again through the wonders of MoAn Inc., I have more books to read. Thank you both!
@MoAnInc
29 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!!!
Great interview, Erica! Keep up the amazing job 👍
@MoAnInc
29 күн бұрын
Thank you so much 🥹
I've loved Dr. Finkel's presentation style for years and would listen to him read the phone book. Thank you for the wonderful interview.
@MoAnInc
25 күн бұрын
He’s just GREAT isn’t he??? I couldn’t agree more! Thank you so much for watching 🤓
@alexbro1231
19 күн бұрын
@@MoAnInc Hello. I see you mentioned the ghost of Sicheus character from Publius Ovidius Maro's "Aeneid" but failed to mention to Prof. Irving Finkel that "giving food or drink for the dead" is not for their*(the dead) consumption; in song III, from Homer's "Iliad" - 'taking claret they pour it as 'paos' in the dirt', or song XXIV - 'Paos of claret for Zeus before the leaving' , or in song II verse 584 from "The Odyssey"- "Had made 'paos' for the eternal Gods ", the offering of food and wine is as the living , in the honor of the dead who cannot perform the ritual anymore, are making an offering for the eternal Gods. So, the ritual is performed by the heirs of the deceased, because the Gods are eternal and to show them respect one must continously perform the ritual, even in his/hers absence. I saw some "unusual" phenomenon in my life, even ghosts, but I cannot find any Facebook or KZread account of Prof. Irving Finkel. Can you ask him please to reveal at least one of his accounts so we can contact him ? Thank you !
Another amazing interview with another amazing guest. Love this channel so much !
@MoAnInc
29 күн бұрын
Thank you!!! 🫶🏼
His enthusiasm is classic, no pun intended!
@MoAnInc
25 күн бұрын
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Well though of format, I particularly like the fact the interviewer doesn't interrupt and lets Dr. Finkel to just talk.
@MoAnInc
24 күн бұрын
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Erica, another fantastic conversation. You always have the best questions and bring the most out of your guests. A topic I had no idea I would be interested in. Thanks!
@MoAnInc
25 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! 🫶🏼
Thank youuuu for this conversation 🙏 🙌 🙃 Can't wait to delve deeper into his books. #StayFreeWithRussellBrand #AwakeningWonders -JRoot
I read his book First Ghosts last year and I loved it. I also love his online lectures.
@MoAnInc
19 күн бұрын
Irving Finkel is great!
Dr Finkel is one of those rare cases, where you dont really know somebody for real but you feel as if he is a very beloved uncle, visiting once in a while and making everything around him better.
Love this interview, feels so personal and gives us a insight in the life of this amazing people. Thank you for puttin the work into this interesting learning media. I never studied history or mythology but your channel has become an inspiration for me and this outstanding people and their stories my reference and for that I thank you. Looking forward to the next one 🎉
@MoAnInc
25 күн бұрын
Thank you so much 🥹🥹🥹
Excellent content. Really glad to find your channel.
@MoAnInc
9 күн бұрын
Thank you so much 🥹
Love Irving Finkel!
@MoAnInc
9 күн бұрын
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Marvelous. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire interview
@MoAnInc
14 күн бұрын
Thank you!!!
Uncle Irving!
@MoAnInc
29 күн бұрын
The best!
Huge Finkel fan. Just getting to know you. Cheers
@MoAnInc
11 күн бұрын
Thanks for tuning in 🤓
We assume that time in the spirit realm moves parallel with ours but maybe the spirits were believed to be part of everything so could see past, present and future, hence why they were asked questions.
Interviewing Santa Claus now? Impressive
@MoAnInc
25 күн бұрын
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This guy would would absolutely thrive on Jordan Petersons pod