The Wicked Bible
The Wicked Bible by Edwin R. Astin, published by iUniverse on July 15, 2001, is a thought-provoking exploration of the interplay between ancient Greek rational thought and the rise of religious control. This 176-page book delves into the historical context of how a regime emerged, aiming to create a “perfect society” while excluding those deemed imperfect. Astin examines the implications of this regime, which ultimately contributed to the development of Christianity and its enduring influence on Western civilization.
Readers will find a critical analysis that addresses themes of religion, biblical studies, and the impact of faith on societal structures. The book presents a narrative that reflects on the tension between enlightenment and superstition, highlighting the role of priests in maintaining control through taxation and belief systems. Astin’s work invites reflection on the historical forces that shaped religious thought and its lasting effects on contemporary society.
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Twenty-five hundred years ago, the ancient Greeks tended the glowing fires of human intellect and rational thought with all that this new order promised for future civilizations. Yet, not 500 miles away, careful plans were unfolding to wrench this fledgling group of enlightened thinkers back to the mire of fear and superstitious belief.
The plan was a success. A regime was established upon the dream of a “perfect society” from which all but the perfect would be excluded. It was to be controlled by priests whose livelihood depended upon taxation of the governed. Less than 500 years later, that regime produced a bastard organization neither Jewish nor Greek, but with the power to enslave the entire Western world—Christianity.
And we are not free from it, yet!
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