Description

"The Two Babylons" is a work by Rev. Alexander Hislop that draws connections between ancient Babylonian religion and practices in the Roman Catholic Church. The book brings to light that many aspects of Catholicism, such as the veneration of Mary and the use of the sign of the cross, have their roots in ancient Babylonian religion rather than in Christianity.

The book begins by discussing the ancient city of Babylon and the pagan religion that was practiced there. Hislop shows that many of the practices and symbols associated with this religion were carried over into the Christian church through the influence of pagan Rome.

One of the key ideas of the book is that the Catholic practice of venerating Mary and the saints has its roots in the ancient Babylonian practice of worshiping the queen of heaven. Hislop points to passages in the Bible that refer to this practice, and argues that it was later adopted by the Catholic Church in the form of the cult of the Virgin Mary.

Another major discussion of the book is that the sign of the cross, which is used extensively in Catholicism, has its origins in the worship of the sun god in ancient Babylonian religion.

"The Two Babylons" has had a significant impact on Protestant thinking about Catholicism and the relationship between Christianity and pagan religions. The book continues to be widely read and debated among scholars and religious figures.