In this second part of our series on Satan, discover how Satan evolved from the simple angelic Adversary of Judaism into the Christian model of ultimate Evil. Explore how our iconic image of the Devil (complete with cloven hooves and horns) was stolen by the early church from a far more ancient Greek god in order to flesh out the Devil. Discover the heated politics that occurred between the early church and pagan philosophers that became influential in shaping the Western image of the Lord of Hell: Lucifer.
Shownotes References and Resources:
"Who the Devil is the Devil?" by Robert Wernick, Smithsonian Magazine (30 Sept. 1999), available online at www.smithsonianmag.com/people-places/who-the-devil-is-the-devil-58265436/
Satan: A Biography by P.G. Maxwell
The Origin of Satan by Elaine Pagels
The Secret History of Lucifer by Lynn Picknett
The Old Enemy: Satan and the Combat Myth by Neil Forsyth
The Closing of the Western Mind: The Rise of Faith and the Fall of Reason by Charles Freeman
Satan: The Early Christian Tradition by Jeffrey Burton Russell
The Earth, the Gods, and the Soul: A History of Pagan Philosophy by Brendan Myers
The Stolen Light of Women by C.C. Campbell
We also highly recommend a DVD lecture series provided by The Teaching Company called 'The Fall of the Pagans and the Origins of Medieval Christianity' taught by Prof. Kenneth Harl.
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In this special bonus episode commemorating the solstice, Campbell shares the Celtic celebration and mythic story behind the solstices. Join her and discover the enchanting tale of the Oak King and the Holly King and their role in Celtic lore. You will soon understand why this ancient story is one of Mother's Earth's presents to humanity.
Show Notes References and Resources:
The Stations of the Sun: A History of the Ritual Year in Britain by Ronald Hutton
'Happy Full Moon Solstice' by Phil Plait, available online at http://www.slate.com/blogs/bad_astronomy/2016/06/20/full_moon_solstice_june_20_2016_has_both.html
'When and What Is the Summer Solstice?' available online from Time and Date at http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/summer-solstice.html
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Discover the origins of Satan by discovering his role in Judaism and the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism as Campbell begins a new series about the most infamous and misunderstood figure in Western religion: the Devil!
Show Note References and Resources:
Books -
Religions of Iran by Richard Foltz
Satan: A Biography by P.G. Maxwell
The Origin of Satan by Elaine Pagels
The Old Enemy: Satan and the Combat Myth by Neil Forsyth
Textual Sources for the Study of Zoroastrianism by Mary Boyce
Zarathustra and Zoroastrianism by Michael Stausberg
The Devil: Perceptions of Evil from Antiquity to Primitive Christianity by Jeffrey Burton Russell
The Stolen Light of Women by C.C. Campbell
Women's Bible Commentary, edited by Carol Newsom, Sharon Ringe, and Jacqueline Lapsley (great academic source for understanding the hidden meanings behind women in the Bible)
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What does the New Testament Book of Revelation have to do with the Statue of Lady Liberty and the divine feminine? Join Campbell in unveiling the true history behind the iconic symbol of freedom around the world and the Biblical Apocalyptic book in this culmination of our first discussion of the divine feminine in the world.
Show Notes References and Resources:
Online Articles -
"Statue of Liberty" The History Channel.com, www.history.com/topics/statue-of-liberty
"Libertas" by Micha F. Lindemans, Encyclopedia Mythica, www.pantheon.org/articles/l/libertas.html
"Libertas" Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libertas (a well done entry!)
"4 Big Myths of the Book of Revelation" by John Blake for CNN Belief Blog, http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2012/03/31/four-big-myths-about-the-book-of-revelation/
TV Programs:
Brad Meltzer's Decoded, Season 1, Episode: Statue of Liberty (History Channel)
Bible Secrets Revealed, Season 1, Episode: Mysterious Prophecies (History Channel)
Books -
The Real History of the End of the World by Sharan Newman
Revelations: Visions, Prophecy, and Politics in the Book of Revelation by Elaine Pagels
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Discover the divine history of the Virgin Mary and why she truly is the Mother of God. From Marian apparitions to her controversial role in the early Church, join Campbell in revealing the last goddess still standing in Western religion.
Show notes References and Resources:
Correction - The Roman Emperor Theodosius outlawed pagan worship in 381AD.
If you wish to learn more about Mary's divine roots, we recommend the following books and authors.
Alone of All Her Sex: The Myth and the Cult of the Virgin Mary by Marina Warner,
Her Share of the Blessings: Women's Religion Among Pagans, Jews, and Christians in the Greco-Roman World by Ross Shepard Kramer,
The Myth of the Goddess by Anne Baring and Jules Cashford,
A.D. 381: Heretics, Pagans, and the Dawn of the Monotheistic State by Charles Freeman, and his other work The Closing of the Western Mind,
The Stolen Light of Women by C.C. Campbell
The History Channel program Bible Secrets Revealed, episode: 'Sex and the Scriptures'.
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