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Documents the ancient worship of the great creator Mother Goddess under a diversity of names and details the rewriting of myths, the recasting of rituals and religious doctrines, and the transformation of the Goddess into a wanton, depraved figure by invading patriarchal tribes.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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For years I have read the Bible and wondered, "Yes, but what does the archeological evidence say? What did the neighbors say in their writings? Where's the corroborating evidence? After all, these are real places and real people. They had to leave real traces behind." Well, it turns out they did. And what those traces say doesn't not agree with what fundamentalists teach about the Bible, but it does agree with common sense and basic human psychology. A first-rate book, and a gift to our understanding of the Old Testament.
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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For those who have ears to hear and eyes to see and a mind that is open, imagine the world through the feminine soul, of woman born we are; not man! When one begins to read the bible, it becomes obvious rather quickly, the Agenda of the male hagiographer: The knowledge of the fruit of the tree[of the Goddess] of Good and Evil is Overpowering. This knowledge is the power of sexuality and abundance. We cannot have the women running rampant with their desires. We must control sexuality by controlling women and their children. We have been living with these belief systems for over 2000 years! Throughout the old testament, the authors routinely condemn and curse women. There must be a reason for this, unless you are purely a misogynistic fundatmentalist and believe in the rib myth. The reason the authors in the bible write about women in such a derogatory manner is their attempt to eliminate completely any allegiance to the so-called fertility 'cults'i.e. Goddess Worship. Many women even after the time of Christ were still practicing some of the old ways of Diana. The bible authors wanted to retell the story of creation so as to firmly implant in the minds of the people that women were to be restricted and controlled or else they would corrupt nations! Why this great repression of the feminine? Just as any conqueror rewrites his/herstory, the bible authors[men]needed to insure their victory. This is political propaganda at its best. When you tell someone long and loud enough that they are unworthy of ruling,they are unclean, and they are only here to serve their masters[MEN]over time they will believe it. The Goddess embraces all sexuality and abundance. Many women had children as part of offering their sexuality to the Goddess in the temple[Esphesus]. Paternity was not an issue. All children were nurtured and reared by the community. The children took their mother's name. And these same children succeeded their mother to the throne. It is important to note that males were not oppressed or dominated by females in the Goddess Rites. Only under partriarchy, does the notion of domination take place"rule of the fathers." The overthrow of the Goddess Religion was an economic and political victory for the followers of Yahweh. It was important to have the father rule the family, the city, and the nation. And paternity was vital to maintaining that power. If you dare to explore these truths you will need to let go of what you thought was truth! Without courage, we cannot grow. Without growth, we die. Be a Warrior and conquer ignorance and oppression. Do not hide your light under a bushel,go tell it on a mountain and everywhere. Eat of the fruit!
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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I found this book enlightening and educational. Ms. Stone has done extensive research to reveal the conspiracy by the ancient Hebrews and Christians to eradicate the once primary role of women in religion and society. The middle of the book is slow going at times, since it is so dense with scholarly facts, but the last third is fascinating as it builds to its conclusion. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning more about women's role in religion and society in pre-Biblical times, the ancient practice of Goddess worship, or modern religions in a historical context.
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A great read for those with an open mind
i found this book really backed up a lot of what I learned on my first year in my degree of Religious Studies when we did Christianity 101. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Julia Metcalfe
Life changing experience
I stumbled myself on to this book after discussing with my friends about gender roles in general. I was hoping for a interesting read but the book was so many ways better. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Solstice
A great theory
An interseting theory. Archaeology is after all our interpretation of the artifacts. There are those who dissagree with that statement but I do believe it is true and leaves more... Read more
Published 17 months ago by M. Anastasia
This is a very important book against Religious dogmatism and Male...
I bought one for my self, and promptly ordered one for my daughter.
All women should read it as a boost against the Male God presiding over us all in both Judaism,... Read more
All women should read it as a boost against the Male God presiding over us all in both Judaism,... Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2006 by Isabella Balkert
It's about time we heard the 'Rest of the Story'
My wife and I were raised in a strict bible upbringing, and it was my wife who kept insisting life was not fair as a woman. Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2003 by James Glines
There was history before the Bible?
In light of the recent decision by the board of education in Kansas, I now know that we truly live in a society of ignorance. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 1999
important foundation for women's spirituality
So many scholarly types chalk this book up to feminism which is unfair. This book set the tone for many to come, and the reason this particular book is important is that it is... Read more
Published on 18 May 1999
Goddess Religion is history, not just faith
It's true that Merline Stone is not a professional archaeologist, but she has researched sources for us and this book is a great starting place for the lay person interested in... Read more
Published on 8 April 1999
Deadly dull, and deadly to the reader believing this
I was assured that this book wasn't just pure feminism, but to my disappointment, that's all it is. The conclusions are based on "facts" that lack clear documentation. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 1999
A must for all to read!
This book has had a greater effect on me than almost any other book I've read in my entire life. I now look with a keener and clearer eye at the role(s) of men and women in... Read more
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