The Two Babylons
Jun 28, Matt Carpenter rated it it was ok. There are some good elements to this book but overall it is not to be commended.
Please be advised of the controversial nature of this work besides the contentious title itself and, like every other area of study, check it out and prayerfully decide for yourself. Aug 26, Andalee rated it it was amazing. The Nativity of St. A 3rd edition was published in , [3] a 7th in , [4] a popular edition in May 22, Todd Bryant rated it liked it.
The history of Babylonian worship is good, but the way he ties it to Roman Catholic worship every jot and tittle is poor logic. Using his logic, almost any practice, religious or non-religious can be shown to have pagan origins and therefore should be discouraged.
Some of his points particularly on Mary worship make sense, but generally he is too over-the-top. Sep 08, Miranda marked it as to-read. Interesting premises, but horrible research abounds throwing the conclusions into question. View all 9 comments.
The Two Babylons, subtitled The Papal Worship Proved to Be the Worship of Nimrod and His Wife is a religious pamphlet published in by the Presbyterian. The Two Babylons. Alexander Hislop. Introduction. "And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER.
Feb 22, Stephen added it. Ooo- this one will take a while to read.
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Aug 26, Andalee rated it it was amazing. I will read again, think I will pick up more. Interesting theory and lots of Bible history, but I wonder if the conclusions are a bit far-fetched. Feb 11, Patrick Sullivan rated it it was amazing. Easy reading and very informative. May 22, Todd Bryant rated it liked it.
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Not the easiest read to me. I have skipped around and read what interested me most. However, tons of good information.
"The Two Babylons"
Mar 19, Jessica rated it it was amazing. Such valuable insight and knowledge. I was definitely convinced. Feb 22, Robert Drumheller rated it it was amazing. Excellent and well researched. Una perspectiva tradicional del tema. Hislop has thoroughly researched his topic. Tough as it is, it is many times more fascinating. Backing his conclusions with both sacred and historical sources, Hislop makes a compelling argument for the identity of as described in the sacred text of Revelation.
It's a source that this reader will have to reread time and again to completely follow. But, for the time being, I'm compelled to accept his conclusions based on his expertise.
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An in-depth understanding of the world's religions and mythos Hislop has thoroughly researched his topic. An in-depth understanding of the world's religions and mythos will be a tremendous help in following and understanding Hislop and his conclusions. Jan 28, Lynda Newman rated it did not like it. I really wanted to understand this book. Maybe when I get older. Dec 14, Jordan Fitzgerald rated it liked it.
Very dry and hard to read. On the upside, I am amazed at how much this man knew during the timeframe he lived. At the time this came out, it would have made a lot of sense. But, many advances in technology have been made that just don't support this worldview i. But, I do appreciate his sincerity.
I believe he was the last great Christian apologist who tried to bridge the gap of post modernism that separates society from Christian theology. Apr 25, Dolly Kelley rated it it was amazing. Purgatory and Prayers for the Dead 10k. Idol Procession 15k Section II. The Sign of the Cross 21k. Priests, Monks, and Nuns 19k. The Image of the Beast 26k Section V. Search this and other books. Russian Translation of The Two Babylons now online.
Philologos and BPR are associated with Amazon. Please note that this does not increase the price of the book. We truly appreciate your support. Grabbe has highlighted the fact that Hislop's entire argument, particularly his association of Ninus with Nimrod , is based on a misunderstanding of historical Babylon and its religion. In , a critical edition was published.
Some fundamentalist Protestants still regard Hislop's book as proof that the Roman Catholic Church is, in fact, the continuation of ancient Babylonian religion. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Mein, Andrew; Camp, Claudia V. Can a 'History of Israel' Be Written? Continuum International Publishing Group. This Is the Sun?: Zeitgeist and Religion Volume I: Retrieved 1 June Megaliths, Myths and Men: An Introduction to Astro-Archaeology p.
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