June 2023

ZOROASTRIANISM

2023-06-19T19:10:33-07:00June 2nd, 2023|Ancient Religions / Origins, Catalog, Jason's Bookshelf|

Author: John W. Waterhouse This ancient religion is receiving attention in modern times due to its claimed influence by scholars upon Christianity. This particular author, however, focuses upon its relationship with Judaism. He presents proof that Christianity received influence from Zoroastrianism that was transmitted [...]

The Popol Vuh

2023-06-24T21:19:23-07:00June 2nd, 2023|Ancient Religions / Origins, Catalog|

Translated by Lewis Spence Includes three bonus chapters not found in the original on Mythology and Religion of Ancient Mexico. When the Spanish invaded Central America in the 16th and 17th centuries they destroyed the holy books of the Mayans in an effort to [...]

CULT OF THE MOTHER GODDESS

2023-06-02T21:30:33-07:00June 2nd, 2023|Ancient Religions / Origins, Catalog|

Subtitle: An Archaeological and Documentary Author: E. O. James The Mother Goddess has been a powerful figure throughout most of human history. This symbol is unquestionably the most persistent feature in the archaeological record throughout the entire ancient world. This makes her a supremely important [...]

THE MYSTERIES OF MITHRA

2023-06-22T13:52:01-07:00June 2nd, 2023|Ancient Religions / Origins, Catalog|

Author: Franz Cumont The main Mithraic religion originated in ancient Hinduism, moved into Persia, found enormous popularity in Europe, and was ultimately destroyed by Christianity. One particular expression, found in this book, originated in the Roman Empire. Before Christianity stamped it out, it had gained [...]

The Origin and Evolution of Religion

2023-06-24T21:13:16-07:00June 2nd, 2023|Ancient Religions / Origins, Catalog|

Author: Albert Churchward Other than Sir James Frazer (The Golden Bough), Churchward is the only person to have written such a monumental work on religion. He encompasses the complete evolution of religious ideas. The first humans from Africa worshipped elemental powers, progressed into ancestor [...]

Pagan and Christian Creeds

2023-06-21T21:30:36-07:00June 2nd, 2023|Ancient Religions / Origins, Catalog|

Full Title: Pagan and Christian Creeds: Their Origin and Meaning Author: Edward Carpenter Sows where our religious concepts originated and reveals an evolutionary sequence that starts with phallic and procreative cults. Following this came a cult of magic, where spirits and earth divinities were worshipped. [...]

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