01 Preface & Contents

The Two Babylons or The Papal Worship Proved to be the Worship of Nimrod and His Wife By the Late Rev. Alexander Hislop First published as a pamphlet in 1853- expanded in 1858 <http://philologos.org/__eb-ttb/default.htm>

Rev. Hislop’s work has lately been questioned, most notably by Ralph Woodrow’s book "The Babylon Connection" (excerpts at<http://users.clarkston.com./rcorson/2babylons.htm>). I have read that particular book and find it unconvincing and confusing in its own right and still feel that "The Two Babylons’" inclusion on this website is warranted as a scholarly work delving into the area of error within the church (wherever it’s found and from wherever it came- ultimately IS Babylon). You will not get too far in your research of church history without coming across references to this book and that is the reason we have included it here- a reference work not as something to be used to beat someone else over the head with (like some use the Bible itself).

Please be advised of the controversial nature of this work (besides the contentious title itself) and, like every other area of study, check it out and prayerfully decide for yourself. research-bpr@philologos.org

Contents

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 Original of the Child Sub-Section I. The Child in Assyria Sub-Section II. The Child in Egypt Sub-Section III. The Child in Greece Sub-Section IV. The Death of the Child Sub-Section V. The Deification 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 See Chapter V, Section IV regarding Cupid (St. Valentine’s Day)

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 Procession 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- Invisible Head of the Papacy

Conclusion