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Iron and Myth Podcast: Cult of the Dead in Israel. It’s in more places in the Bible than you think.

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In the Ancient Near East, the dead never really went away. And if you didn’t care for them properly, they could make your life hell.

With us to discuss the cult of the dead in the lands around ancient Israel is our Iron and Myth crew: Hosted by Derek Gilbert (DerekPGilbert.com), author of The Gates of Hell; Dr. Judd Burton (www.BurtonBeyond.net), author of Interview with the Giant; Doug Van Dorn (www.douglasvandorn.com), author of Giants: Sons of the Gods; and Brian Godawa (www.Godawa.com), best-selling author of the theological thriller Cruel Logic, and a new novel based on the period of the Maccabees in Judea.

We explore the cult of the dead in ancient Israel, examining its practices, rituals, and the influence of ancestor worship.

The discussion delves into archaeological findings, biblical references, and comparative analysis with other cultures, particularly focusing on the Rephaim and the significance of rituals like the Marzeah feast.

The pervasive nature of these beliefs and practices in ancient societies is evident in biblical references to the Rephaim and the cult of the dead, and we discuss how these concepts have influenced modern spiritual practices.

We also discuss how Jesus’ ministry and the Last Supper serve were spiritual warfare against the cult of the dead, drawing parallels to contemporary practices that echo these ancient beliefs.

Watch or listen here.

Iron and Myth Podcast: Azazel, Lilith, and other Demonic Creatures in the Bible

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One of the mysteries of the Bible is why there are no accounts of priests or prophets casting out demons. Why is that?

This is odd because the pagan neighbors of the Israelites knew about demons and had an entire library of rituals and spells for casting them out. 

And in the early 1st century, Jesus and the apostles had their hands full casting demons out of people all over Judea and the Mediterranean world.

Joining us to explore the presence of demonic entities in the Old Testament and their connection to ancient pagan deities is our monthly Iron and Myth crew: Doug Van Dorn (www.douglasvandorn.com), author of Giants: Sons of the Gods, Dr. Judd Burton (www.BurtonBeyond.net), director of The Institute of Biblical Anthropology, and Brian Godawa (www.Godawa.com), best-selling author of Chronicles of the Nephilim, Chronicles of the Watchers, and the theological thriller Cruel Logic.

We discuss various passages and linguistic connections that suggest the existence of demons in the Hebrew Bible. We also delve into the significance of the desert as a place associated with chaos and demonic activity.

The conversation touches on the rituals and practices related to demons, including the naming and mocking of these entities.

We conclude with an examination of Azazel and the connection between the demonic realm and the wilderness.

The conversation explores the presence of supernatural entities in ancient texts and their connection to demonic activity.

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Truthseekah Podcast: Brian Godawa on Jezebel and the Occult in his Bestselling Novel

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You’ll find this a detailed and engrossing interview.

We talked about the ancient material and worldview behind my new bestseller, Jezebel: Harlot Queen of Israel.

If you haven’t listened to any podcasts on this yet, this is the one you need to listen to.

Derek is one of the most interesting interviewers, with his wide esoteric knowledge of both the Bible and other ancient works.

So, he knew what to ask. You’ll love this one.

Catch it on YouTube here.

His website is here.