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Summary: imaginative, if nothing else
Review: "The Two Babylons" is a 19th century anti-Catholic polemical work written in the style of that period and hence a bit difficult to read nowadays. But that is perhaps a blessing. This book is filled with dozens of examples of the logical fallacy known as "similarity implies descent". For example, on page 164 he claims the letters "IHS" which appear on the Host in Catholic Church stand for three pagan Egyptian gods; yet the use of the "IHS" did not come into practise in the Catholic Church till the 15th century! Similarly, on page 199 Hislop points to crosses on a diagram of the pagan god Bacchus and attempts to show thereby that the cross is a pagan symbol! How on earth can the author expect people to believe that events separated by centuries can be related, when there is no evidence to show this? Not only is this kind of hopeless false logic pervasive in the book, but the central theme, that Catholic worship supposedly is derived from the worship of Nimrod and his "wife" Semiramis, is totally destroyed by the evidence that Nimrod and Semiramis did not even live in the same century, and most likely lived several centuries apart. Yet Hislop based his thesis on the Babylonian worship of this supposed "husband and wife" team! For anyone who may be inclined to believe the thesis of Hislop's book, I recommend Ralph Woodrow's refutation, "The Babylon Connection".
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Summary: A Classic Which Stands the Test of Time
Review: There's no doubt about it this book is a difficult read. However, with a little persistence you too can get through this book. This book is certainly controversial, especially in our politically correct society where it is a no-no to criticize anyone or anyone's beliefs. This book compares Roman Catholicism with ancient Pagan Beliefs (primarily Babylonian and Egyptian). It's true you cannot make a direct connection of the two belief systems but the similarities are definitely there for anyone with an OPEN mind to see. Any visitor to the Vatican can see the pagan symbology staring them straight in the face. However, most people would rather bury their heads in the sand than confront the pagan origins of many of today's so-called christian traditions. They fail to consider that if the Bible was their ONLY source for religion, then Christmas, Easter, Sunday Worship, the Trinity, Halloween, and Lent would fall by the wayside since these are not of Biblical origin but man-made traditions and beliefs. Truth is the beginning of knowledge. I would rate this book 5 stars if it were easier to read.
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Summary: A "Must-read" for All who Believe
Review: This is a "popular history" executed in a scholarly fashion. Would to God we were better scholars ourselves (or had access to the resources and the time and inclination to research same...) so that we wouldn't have to rely on others for our information. Hislop has done the Christian and Roman Catholic world a great service by delineating the difference between the two.
I highly recomend "The Great Controversy" (subtitle: Between Christ and Satan) by E. G. White as a companion to this title as it contains further documentation and a wider range of study. The G. C. treats on the entire Christian dispensation from the time of Christ's first advent until His second advent, and in that vein contains both history and prophecy; all of which is thoroughly documented with Scriptural references. This book is also rather lengthy, as a work with the scope of this magnitude might well be expected, and its prose is also (like Hislop's) rather archaic, having been penned in the 19th century, but truth is timeless. And it will lead you into a closer association with Him whom to know is life eternal.
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Summary: A "Must-read" for All who Believe
Review: This is a "popular history" executed in a scholarly fashion. Would to God we were better scholars ourselves (or had access to the resources and the time and inclination to research same...) so that we wouldn't have to rely on others for our information. Hislop has done the Christian and Roman Catholic world a great service by delineating the difference between the two.
I highly recomend "The Great Controversy" (subtitle: Between Christ and Satan) by E. G. White as a companion to this title as it contains further documentation and a wider range of study. The G. C. treats on the entire Christian dispensation from the time of Christ's first advent until His second advent, and in that vein contains both history and prophecy; all of which is thoroughly documented with Scriptural references. This book is also rather lengthy, as a work with the scope of this magnitude might well be expected, and its prose is also (like Hislop's) rather archaic, having been penned in the 19th century, but truth is timeless. And it will lead you into a closer association with Him whom to know is life eternal.
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Summary: excellent referal
Review: "Hislops book, The Two Babylons, would be a valuable addition to
your library".
Dr. J. Vernon McGee
Thru The Bible Radio
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Summary: The Two Babylons, why I'm glad I'm out of the broom closet
Review: I find this vitriolic attack by one set of "Christians" against another to be further proof that the whole mess should be ignored. If you want to claim to be christian, pay attention to what Jesus taught, not Saul/Paul...
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Summary: Beware: fanaticism, ignorance and the anti-Christ
Review: Forgive me, but I cannot understand why anyone would be so keen to accept, especially in the prevailing atmosphere of empiricism, that which some other person would purvey without having first investigated the truth for one's self. For those of you that are ignorant of what Catholicism is, and for you Catholics who are ignorant of what other Christian sects, be they mainstream or fundamentalist, espouse, please, find out for yourselves before making another's prejudices your own. There is unity in difference, and difference in unity (or: what is the Trinity). Why not try to understand one another, instead of accusing one another? Or are we afraid of finding out that we are ALL children of God? This book will only offend the well-informed, but the ignorant, looking for something at which to point a finger, will love it. Kind of like "Mein Kampf" and other philosophies of hate.
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Summary: A Challenge to People Who Support This Book
Review: For a moment, put aside your belief on Catholicism and ask "do I support a liar even if I agree with his cause?" Or, in other words, are you Machiavelian when it comes to Christianity and let the ends justify the means? If the answer is "no" then take the next step - go to the theological library of your choice (make sure it's fairly large - I went to three: Garrett (Evanston, IL), Trinity (Deerfield) and Wheaton)) and be a cite checker. It should take about 10 randomly selected of the legion of Hislop's footnotes for you to realize you've been lied to.
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Summary: Fearfully Eye Opening !
Review: Please read this thesis if you have a loved one trapped in the bondage of idol worship. It is an awesome resourse that will equipt you with the tools necessary to answer the tough questions. It has many illustrations. Remember that a picture is worth a thousand words. When I saw the Hindu and the Greek versions of Mary (the modanna and the child) I was forced to pause and pray to God that I could get this to as many people as possible. To date I referance this book more then I do any other book with the exception of my bible.
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Summary: This book has changed my life!
Review: I see many things in a new light now, why do people color eggs on Easter? Why does every culture on Earth have an ancient myth of a mother and child?
If you are not afraid to ask questions, this book is for you.
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