The Two Babylons

Download or read book The Two Babylons written by Alexander Hislop and published by Ravenio Books. This book was released on 1871 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains the following chapters: Introduction Chapter I. Distinctive Character of the Two Systems Chapter II. Objects of Worship Section I. Trinity in Unity Section II.The Mother and Child, and the Origin of the Child Section III. The Mother of the Child Chapter III. Festivals Section I. Christmas and Lady-Day Section II. Easter Section III. The Nativity of St. John Section IV. The Feast of the Assumption Chapter IV. Doctrine and Discipline Section I. Baptismal Regeneration Section II. Justification by Works Section III. The Sacrifice of the Mass Section IV. Extreme Unction Section V. Purgatory and Prayers for the Dead Chapter V. Rites and Ceremonies Section I. Idol Processions Section II. Relic Worship Section III. The Clothing and Crowning of Images Section IV. The Rosary and the Worship of the Sacred Heart Section V. Lamps and Wax-Candles Section VI. The Sign of the Cross Chapter VI. Religious Orders Section I. The Sovereign Pontiff Section II. Priests, Monks, and Nuns Chapter VII. The Two Developments Historically and Prophetically Considered Section I. The Great Red Dragon Section II. The Beast From the Sea Section III. The Beast From the Earth Section IV. The Image of the Beast Section V. The Name of the Beast, the Number of His Name,—The Invisible Head of the Papacy Appendix Note A. Woman with Golden Cup Note B. Hebrew Chronology Note C. Shing Moo and Ma Tsoopo of China Note D. Ala-Mahozim Note E. Meaning of the name Centaurus Note F. Olenos, the Sin-Bearer Note G. The Identification of Rhea or Cybele and Venus Note H. The Virgin Mother of Paganism Note I. The Goddess Mother as a Habitation Note J. The Meaning of the name Astarte Note K. Oannes and Souro Note L. The Identity of the Scandinavian Odin and Adon of Babylon Note M. The Stripping of the Clothes of the Initiated in the Mysteries Note N. Zoroaster, the Head of the Fire-Worshippers Note O. The Story of Phaethon Note P. The Roman Imperial Standard of the Dragon of Symbol of Fire-worship Note Q. The Slaying of the Witness Note R. Attes, the Sinner