This book is fare more accurate about what the Catholic Church truly teaches behind the seens which it's followers are not aware of. From http://philologos.org/ The Two Babylons or The Papal Worship Proved to be the Worship of Nimrod and His Wife By the Late Rev. Alexander Hislop First published as a pamphlet in 1853? expanded in 1858 Rev. Hislop's work has lately been questioned, most notably by Ralph Woodrow's book "The Babylon Connection" (excerpts at http://users.clarkston.com./rcorson/2babylons.htm). I have read that particular book and find it unconvincing and confusing in its own right and still feel that "The Two Babylons'" inclusion on this website is warranted as a scholarly work delving into the area of error within the church (wherever it's found and from wherever it came? ultimately IS Babylon). You will not get too far in your research of church history without coming across references to this book and that is the reason we have included it here? a reference work not as something to be used to beat someone else over the head with (like some use the Bible itself). 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. research-bpr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Contents Introduction Chapter I Distinctive Character of the Two Systems (35k) Chapter II Objects of Worship Section I. Trinity in Unity (22k) Section II. The Mother and Child, and the Original of the Child (14k) Sub-Section I. The Child in Assyria (57k) Sub-Section II. The Child in Egypt (22k) Sub-Section III. The Child in Greece (28k) Sub-Section IV. The Death of the Child (10k) Sub-Section V. The Deification of the Child (61k) Section III. The Mother of the Child (73k) Chapter III Festivals Section I. Christmas and Lady-day (35k) Section II. Easter (41k) Section III. The Nativity of St. John (42k) Section IV. The Feast of the Assumption (11k) See Chapter V, Section IV regarding Cupid (St. Valentine's Day) Chapter IV Doctrine and Discipline Section I. Baptismal Regeneration (47k) Section II. Justification by Works (39k) Section III. The Sacrifice of the Mass (25k) Section IV. Extreme Unction (6k) Section V. Purgatory and Prayers for the Dead (10k) Chapter V Rites and Ceremonies Section I. Idol Procession (15k) Section II. Relic Worship (16k) Section III. The Clothing and Crowning of Images (17k) Section IV. The Rosary and the Worship of the Sacred Heart (10k) Section V. Lamps and Wax-Candles (18k) Section VI. The Sign of the Cross (21k) Chapter VI Religious Orders Section I. The Sovereign Pontiff (36k) Section II. Priests, Monks, and Nuns (19k) Chapter VII The Two Developments Historically and Prophetically Considered Section I. The Great Red Dragon (79k) Section II. The Beast from the Sea (44k) Section III. The Beast from the Earth (22k) Section IV. The Image of the Beast (26k) Section V. The Name of the Beast, the Number of His Name? Invisible Head of the Papacy (47k) Conclusion (28k) Search this and other books Buy this book Russian Translation of The Two Babylons now online Philologos and BPR are associated with Amazon.com, and, as such, we receive a small referral fee for any items purchased via the above link. Please note that this does not increase the price of the book. We truly appreciate your support. Of interest: Info from our Reference Guide: A Woman Rides the Beast, Dave Hunt Chapters 1, 6, 7, 9, 12 online. Special thanks to Moza, a research member of Philologos and Bible Prophecy Research, for providing this electronic copy. THIS BOOK HAS BEEN EDITED. Any corrections or questions may be directed to the following address: moza@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx The Two Babylons by Alexander Hislop Philologos Edition: Apr1901 "... freely ye have received, freely give." (Mat 10:8) "Niemann, Nicholas K." <NNiemann@xxxxxxxx> wrote: Neville, That's it Neville. Don't deal with the actual issue. You don't know what Catholics actually believe and teach. So, rather than admit it, you respond by treating this as an issue of opinions. You avoided my earlier question by just responding "Good grief". If you get pinned down, just dodge, right? How about this one. Assume I belonged to a Math organization which taught 2+2=4. Assume also you are highly critical of me and my organization for teaching that 2+2=6. I explain to you that you've read some bad stuff about my organization, since we don't teach 2+2=6, so I suggest you go to the source and see what we actually teach. An honest person actually interested in the real truth would do this. A dishonest person would just keep right on being critical or responding with answers that avoid the matter. I've reached a decision about you Neville. You aren't interested in the real truth. This is obvious to any thinking person. If you ever change, try reading Denzinger, The Sources of Catholic Dogma. You can find it easily if you choose. This would at least be a start in understanding what the Catholic Church actually teaches. Regards, Nick. --------------------------------- From: Dr. Neville Jones [mailto:ntj005@xxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Friday, July 15, 2005 6:23 AM To: geocentrism@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [geocentrism] Re: Saul of Tarsus Dear Nick, Many thanks for your kind words, but since you are fallible your opinions are, by your own admission, worthless. Neville. "Niemann, Nicholas K." <NNiemann@xxxxxxxx> wrote: Neville, It's interesting that you really have no idea what the Catholic Church actually is or what it actually teaches. Your approach IS "convenient" for you Neville. The reason is because you can do what you want and believe what you want. You can reject what you want and accept what you want. You're not really interested in the truth, you're interested in what you want. So what if your approach means you have to give up bacon. That's convenient too, since you can use it to pretend you are being a martyr and to claim you are looking for truth. I'm not easily fooled Neville. I've read enough of you to see through your facade. Thank you for reciting the common non-Catholic claims that Catholics don't need to think, as well as your other caricatures of Catholics. It just further confirms to me that you haven't actually studied the Catholic faith from credible sources, which confirms further that you are clueless and just like to spout off about what you don't know. Regards, Nick. From: Dr. Neville Jones [mailto:ntj005@xxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2005 4:46 PM To: geocentrism@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [geocentrism] Re: Saul of Tarsus "Niemann, Nicholas K." <NNiemann@xxxxxxxx> wrote: Neville, That's really convenient isn't it. Just treat the portions of Scripture you don't agree with as forgeries. Very handy. Especially for a fallible guy. It is actually not in the least bit "convenient." It is very inconvenient. I mean, I could easily be like you and say that the Bible has been put together by men with no alternative agenda, the Jews have had their day but it's "our" turn now, the Roman Catholic Church is all that I have to put my faith in, the old law no longer applies so I can eat my bacon sandwiches as I used to, I can do anything I like as long as I tell the priest and recite three hail Marys (always assuming that the priest isn't busy doing other things), and above all, I do not need to think for myself, as you seemingly do not, because everything has been done for me. I just attend the church building every week and put money in the box. Of course, the more money I put into the coffers of the Church of Rome, the more "saved" I'll be - even after death. No. My rejection of most of the "New Testament" is most certainly not "convenient." Neville. This message and any attachments are confidential, may contain privileged information, and are intended solely for the recipient named above. 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