In this episode, we examine Chapter 4, Section 1 of *The Two Babylons*, focusing on the doctrine of baptismal regeneration.

Hislop argues that the idea of spiritual rebirth through water did not originate with biblical Christianity, but instead traces back to ancient pagan mystery religions. For example, he points to ritual washings in ancient Babylonian and other mystery systems, where initiates believed water itself had the power to cleanse sin and impart new spiritual life.

Is baptism a symbol of faith—or a means of salvation? Join us as we dig into the roots of this controversial teaching and test it against Scripture.

In this chapter, we look into A.Hislops examination of the Feast of The Assumption and where it's historical roots actually derive from.

In this chapter (3) from The Two Babylons, Alexander Hislop continues to trace the hidden origins of religious traditions often accepted without question. Section 3 exposes the deeper historical and symbolic roots behind widely celebrated customs, inviting the listener to examine whether these practices are truly biblical—or inherited from ancient systems that predate Christianity.

Through careful comparison of history, ritual, and scripture, this reading challenges us to reflect: are modern observances grounded in truth, or have they been subtly shaped by influences long forgotten?

Listen closely, and weigh the evidence for yourself.

In Chapter 3 of The Two Babylons, Alexander Hislop traces the historical development of Easter and its associated customs, examining their possible connection to ancient religious systems predating Christianity. From symbols of fertility to seasonal rites and sunrise observances, the chapter presents a case that certain traditions may have roots far older than many assume.

Read in its original form, this audiobook episode allows the listener to encounter the argument directly — to follow the historical citations, the parallels drawn to Babylonian worship, and the broader implications for the development of church practice through the centuries.

Set within the wider stream of Protestant historicist thought, this chapter invites sober reflection on how tradition forms, how symbols endure, and how history may shape the outward expressions of faith.

The Two Babylons; Chapter 3: Section 1 (Festivals) exploring evidence that Christmas and Lady Day trace back to ancient pagan traditions rather than biblical origins.

In this episode, we explore why Alexander Hislop believed that many of the world’s major religions share a recurring pattern of Mother-and-Child worship—sometimes expressed as an “unholy trinity”—and examine the historical and symbolic reasoning he used to explain how this pattern developed.

In this episode, we explore why Alexander Hislop believed that many of the world’s major religions share a recurring pattern of Mother-and-Child worship—sometimes expressed as an “unholy trinity”—and examine the historical and logical reasoning he used to explain how this pattern developed.

In this Chapter, we explore why Alexander Hislop believed that many of the world’s major religions share a recurring pattern of Mother-and-Child worship—sometimes expressed as an “unholy trinity”—and examine the historical and logical reasoning he used to explain how this pattern developed.