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https://archive.org/details/mystery-religions-in-the-ancient-world-by-joscelyn-godwin

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“At a particular level of spiritual development it is immediately evident that the myths of the Mystery religions are essentially an allegory of the states of consciousness which are experienced by the initiate on the path toward self realization. The various deeds and adventures of mythical heroes are not poetical, but real events; they are the specific actions of one's inner being and shine forth from within the one who attempts to follow the path of initiation which leads beyond the fulfilment of the merely human mode of existence“.

- Julius Evola, The Path of Enlightenment in the Mithraic Mysteries.

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Midsommar: Initiation into the Ancient Religion of the Future

Midsommar: Initiation into the Ancient Religion of the Future

SPOILER ALERT: Our analysis and review of the film contains spoilers – as in, completely spoiling the plot of the movie for those who’ve not seen it yet. On the other hand, it also contains hidden meanings and buried messages which we personally feel are more interesting when discussed and brought to the surface (even if it is ahead of seeing the film). Fair warning.

Ari Aster’s Midsommar is more…

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Join us this week for a deep dive into the origins of the Mystery Religions and Cults of ancient days! In addition to this we also have a great Masonic Minute with ILl. Bro. Steve Harrison. We wrap it all up with a premier interview with Bro. Joe Martinez on the first ever Mid-Atlantic Esoteric-Con. You' don't want to miss this one! App extras include the piece we read in the show! Thanks for listening and have a fantastic week! Happy Easter!

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The History of Western Philosophy and Its Societal Impact on the Church – Part 3

The History of Western Philosophy and Its Societal Impact on the Church – Part 3

The following is part three of a multi-part series. Taken from John Immel’s second session at the 2013 Conference on Gospel Discernment and Spiritual Tyranny ~ Edited by Andy Young

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We have been discussing the major contributors in the progression of Western thought. Many concepts and doctrines that we have traditionally come to think of as Biblical…

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P. Sufenas Virius Lupus (his spiritual name) is a practicing polytheist and scholar. He is author of A Serpent Path Primer, Ephesia Grammata: Ancient History and Modern Practice, The Phillupic Hymns, The Syncretisms of Antinous, and other devotional books. Under his legal name of Phillip Bernhardt-House, he is author of Werewolves, Magical Hounds, and Dog-Headed Men in Celtic Literature. He is on the social science faculty at Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon, Washington.

Here he notes that the Orphic and Eleusinian mystery traditions of ancient Greece were influenced by earlier Egyptian initiation rituals. The mythologies of these cults all refer to a journey into the underworld. In ancient Greece, virtually all persons of status in society were initiated into these cults. The rituals are not fully known, as they were protected by solemn oaths of secrecy. However, it seems clear from accounts that are available that the initiates found them to be a source of inspiration. Often initiates reported that they no longer feared death. He suggests that the rituals may have been a rehearsal, of sorts, for actual death. While some ancient traditions involved spiritualistic communication with the deceased, the mystery traditions seemed, instead, to entail communication with higher consciousness or deities.

New Thinking Allowed host, Jeffrey Mishlove, PhD, is author of The Roots of Consciousness, Psi Development Systems, and The PK Man. Between 1986 and 2002 he hosted and co-produced the original Thinking Allowed public television series. 

(Recorded on July 2, 2016)

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Page on Dionysian Cults

https://www.adf.org/articles/gods-and-spirits/hellenic/dionysus.html

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Mystery Religions and Colossians 3 – The True Center of Christian Life

Mystery Religions and Colossians 3 – The True Center of Christian Life

The words in Black and Maroon is the text from historical/archaeological facts or the numbered scriptures from the Bible.   Words in Blue are God – Red is Jesus – Green is Jerry. Jerry is not a scholar, but a very curious 12 year old boy who loves Jesus and likes to research. If you have any questions you would like to be answered privately or any subject you would like posted please contact me h…

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"The Influence of the Mystery Religions on Christianity" [29 November 1949-15 February 1950] [Chester, Pa.] The Egyptian mysteries of Isis and Osiris exerted considerable influence upon early Christianity.-Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. There can hardly be any doubt that the myths of Isis had a direct bearing on the elevation of Mary, the Mother of Jesus.-Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. she was pictured as the lady of sorrows, weeping for the dead Osiris, and secondly she was commended as the divine mother, nursing her infant son, Horus.-Dr.Martin Luther King J it is necessary to study the historical and social factors that contributed to the growth of Christianity.-Dr.Martin Luther King J ...there were striking similarities between the developing church and these religions cannot be denied. Even Christian apologist had to admit that fact.-Dr.Martin Luther King J Christianity took from its opponents their own weapons, and used them: the better elements of the mystery religions were transferred to the new religion. -Dr.Martin Luther King J Certainly Christianity has been a crusading religion from the beginning. It is because of this crusading spirit and its superb power of adaptability that Christianity has been able to survive.-Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. It is well-nigh impossible to grasp Christianity through and through without knowledge of these cults.-Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. ..the indispensability of knowledge of these cults as requisite for any serious study of Christianity.-Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.

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Title: The Mystery-Religions

Author: S. Angus

ISBN: 0-486-23124-0

Year: 1975 (unabridged, unaltered reprint of the 2nd edition from 1928, originally pub. 1925)

Focused on the Mediterranean area and the religions which ended up influencing Greek philosophy and Christianity. An interesting perspective, both the angle from which it was written as well as the time in which it first appeared (and the fact that it was still so relevant as to be reprinted in the 70s as a textbook).

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