The Mysteries of John the Baptist: His Legacy in Gnosticism, Paganism, and Freemasonry [Original retail ed.] 1594774749, 978-1594774744

The search for the real historical person known as John the Baptist and the traditions that began with him • Explores

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English Pages 288 Year 24 Oct 2012

The Mysteries of John the Baptist: His Legacy in Gnosticism, Paganism, and Freemasonry [Original retail ed.]
1594774749, 978-1594774744

Commentary
“In The Mysteries of John the Baptist, Tobias Churton has produced a remarkably fresh analysis of the “herald of the Messiah.” The great value of this book is that Churton provides not only a careful overview of the role of John, as handed down in Christian tradition, but gives us a unique and erudite reanalysis of the role of the Baptist using the lenses of Gnosticism, Freemasonry, and other esoteric traditions that have elevated John to a position equal to or superior to Jesus. This book is a truly invaluable addition to scholarly literature on John the Baptist.” The Reverend Jefferey Bütz, S.T.M., Instructor of Religious Studies Penn State University

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While the Christian tradition has subordinated John the Baptist to Jesus of Nazareth, John himself would likely have dis

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Freemasonry and Religious interconnections explained and explored.

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The interconnectedness of Freemasonry and Religion.

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Questions concerning the historical John the Baptist and Jesus are answered in this provocative and lucid report prepare

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Since its publication in Germany Manfred Clauss's introduction to the Roman Mithras cult has become widely accepted

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