Hislop, Alexander

The Two Babylons: The Papal Worship Proved to Be the Worship of Normid and His Wife

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ISBN 13:
9781617590450
author:
Hislop, Alexander
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Eworld
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Dimensions:
21.1 x 13.7 x 2 centimetres (0.4
Genre:
History, Religion, Christianity
Condition:
New
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Item usually sent within 7 working days
£13.41

Description

The Two Babylons: Or, the Papal Worship Proved to Be the Worship of Nimrod Alexander Hislop's influential work, first published as a pamphlet in 1853, presents a provocative argument about the origins of the Roman Catholic Church. He posits that the Church's roots lie in Babylonian mystery cults, which he believes hold a secret body of knowledge reserved for those who have been initiated into the cult. According to Hislop, Roman Catholics are descendants of early Christians who adopted the Roman religion, which was itself derived from the worship of Semiramis, the wife of the Babylonian king Nimrod. This book is likely to be of interest to students of theology and those seeking to understand the complex history of Christianity. Hislop's arguments are thought-provoking and may prompt further research into the subject. First published in 1853, The Two Babylons remains a significant work in the history of Christian thought.

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