Two Babylons

Pagan Origins of Religion  by 
Alexander Hislop

Two Babylons is born from a passion connecting ancient Babylonian religion to arguments from Egyptian, Grecian and Roman mythologies. The original book is from 1853; it centers on the apocalyptic symbolism of Babylon’s image in the Book of Revelations and arguments about the non-scriptural precedents of some of the fundamental practices of the Roman Church. Alexander Hislop also analyzes the pagan roots of religious holidays and accepted doctrines such as Easter and crucifixion, respectively. Drawing from various religious and historical resources, Alexander provides detailed comparisons between festivals today and those of the ancient Babylonian religion. Although Alexander Hislop wrote a long time before anyone decoded this ancient Babylonian religion, certain Christian evangelical protestant groups highly regard this work. Much of this book depends upon the links between influential mysteries, historical figures and folk etymology. Continuously going through critical analysis, the book is considered a continuation of the ancient Babylonian religion.