The Two Babylons
Hislop, Alexander
Feb 2015 · Delmarva Publications, Inc.
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"The Two Babylons" was first published as a booklet in 1853, but has been significantly extended to include all Hislop's writings on the subject. It is a must read for anyone interested in Church history. There is this great difference between the works of men and the works of God, that the same minute and searching investigation, which displays the defects and imperfections of the one, brings out also the beauties of the other. If the most finely polished needle on which the art of man has been expended be subjected to a microscope, many inequalities, much roughness and clumsiness, will be seen. But if the microscope be brought to bear on the flowers of the field, no such result appears. Instead of their beauty diminishing, new beauties and still more delicate, that have escaped the naked eye, are forthwith discovered; beauties that make us appreciate, in a way which otherwise we could have had little conception of, the full force of the Lord's saying, "Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: and yet I say unto you, That even Solomon, in all his glory, was not arrayed like one of these." The same law appears also in comparing the Word of God and the most finished productions of men. There are spots and blemishes in the most admired productions of human genius. But the more the Scriptures are searched, the more minutely they are studied, the more their perfection appears; new beauties are brought into light every day; and the discoveries of science, the researches of the learned, and the labors of infidels, all alike conspire to illustrate the wonderful harmony of all the parts, and the Divine beauty that clothes the whole.
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Rachel Corse
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September 28, 2015
Alexander Hislop has done an excellent job. He is one of the best scholars I have ever read. This book will certainly help you understand the difference and origin between religion and true Christianity. For the definition of religion is mans effort to reach God or to be God. True Christian worship is to marvel about an infinite God who became a man to show us the way. Through Hislop's research it becomes clear that even though he focuses on the counterfeits, that the original(that is the one true God)is very real. And of course a counterfeit (religion)can only work if the original exists. This book is not only proof of the lies of wrong religion (Catholicism included) but much more of the existence of the true original. The book reveals an astonishing knowledge of the time in which Nimrod lived. For it is very well possible that Noah's son Shem, lived very well into Nimrods age. If a survivor of the flood (which was Gods Judgement) was still around, that would explain why the people knew so much about ancient prophecies. Not surprising but still remarkably, this book is either loved or hated by those who read it. This reminds me on something else: For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.Hebrews 4:12 Everyone who reads this book should be challenged to read his Bible again. And if he does he has to face the fact that he has only two choices: either to believe the truth or to deny it! But either one doesn't make the truth untrue. The evidences this book reveals reminds me at: Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter. Isaiah 5:20 Definitely a must-read for every Christian!
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Lester Plaatjies
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May 29, 2016
The insight this book has been compiled with is truly inspired by Divine wisdom. It is sad however that so many trapped in the deceitfulness of the Harlot fails to accept its infinite value which relates to their redemption.
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July 23, 2018
It uncovers all the Devils works. Jesus came to break them up. This book
gives evidence that the false worship of the enemy of truth is still
blinding the minds of the world.
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