Forbidden Religion: Suppressed Heresies of the West

by J. Douglas Kenyon (Editor)

Reveals the thread that unites the spiritual paths that have opposed orthodox religion over the centuries and the challenge they provide to the status quo

• Contains 40 essays by 18 key investigators of heresies and suppressed spiritual traditions, including Steven Sora, Ian Lawton, Jeff Nisbet, P.M.H. Atwater, John Chambers, and Vincent Bridges

• Edited by Atlantis Rising publisher, J. Douglas Kenyon

Following the model of his bestselling Forbidden History, J. Douglas Kenyon has assembled from his bi-monthly journal Atlantis Rising material that explores the hidden path of the religions banned by the orthodox Church--from the time before Christ when the foundations of Christianity were being laid to the tumultuous times of the Cathars and Templars and the Masons of the New World. Revealed in this investigation of the roots of Western faith are the intimate ties of ancient Egyptian religion to Christianity, the true identities of the three magi, the link forged by the Templars between early Christianity and the Masons, and how these hidden religious currents still influence the modern world.

This book serves as a compelling introduction to the true history of the heretical religious traditions that played as vital a role in society as the established faiths that continuously tried to suppress them. Born in the same religious ferment that gave birth to Christianity, these spiritual paths survived in the “heresies” of the Middle Ages, and in the theories of the great Renaissance thinkers and their successors, such as Isaac Newton and Giordano Bruno. Brought to the New World by the Masons who inspired the American Revolution, the influence of these forbidden religions can be still found today in “The Star Spangled Banner” and in such Masonic symbols as the pyramid on the back of the dollar bill.

Genres: Religion, Nonfiction, History, Science, Ancient History

336 pages, Paperback

First published September 22, 2006

Reviews

[Veronica Thomas-lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am usually not into religious books, but I was given this book from an old friend, so I decided to readit. Well i was very impressed by how well it was written and to the point of why certain things are not mentioned in churches . I would say read it if you are open to some truths that are not spoken, but remember keep an open mind on this book and enjoy the facts and certain things that happened in history that are not mentioned.

[Cheryl Beseler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Similar to Forbidden History, Forbidden Religion explores topics not found elsewhere. It is a launching point for additional exploration. I found the topics related to Newton's religious beliefs, and those of other famous scientists, writers, and philosophers to be intriguing because these are topics not discussed in typical classrooms. There are ample ideas for further personal research and each chapter contains references to more information. Understanding the more esoteric thought systems of famous people is interesting.

[Prince Namor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extra ordinary book

[Michael Bee · Rating 1 out of 5]

Review based on Ch. 3...
Separating inflated language from facts becomes a task for Sisyphus. I barely get started at raveling together pieces of his argument and new phlogiston gets ignited! In my head I keep hearing "_objection: hearsay... leading the witness... etc_"
The value of this work is it requires the reader to examine sources. Jesus and Paul's words are understood best when taken at their simplest interpretations(and in context).

Before you buy the book i'd try reviewing ch 3 yourself on Google.

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good start, but the editing in the second half was poor. Assembled from multiple articles/authors, so repetition is to be expected, I suppose. Interesting background, though!

[Abdallah Ahmed]

religion in Europe in Medieval