The Ancient Tradition
Have you ever wondered if God/Supreme Being/Deity/Demiurge, upon the creation of the earth, revealed to human beings a pure, true, religious tradition? In this podcast we explore the surprising and mind-boggling evidence found in the oldest ancient religious writings, cosmologies, theologies, symbols, sacred architecture, rituals, and myths, pointing to a distinct primordial tradition- The Ancient Tradition. We delve into the evidence, examine the patterns, discuss the theology, and contemplate the spiritual implications. It’s a podcast guaranteed to spark discussion, provoke questions, and, ultimately, inspire the pursuit of the divine. Visit us on the web at theancienttradition.com and www.youtube.com/@theancienttradition for more amazing comparative religion.
The Ancient Tradition
The Troubling Death of Osiris
In today’s episode, we head to ancient Egypt to confront one of the world’s earliest and most troubling narratives of the primordial theomachy- the epic clash between the malevolent god Set and the god Osiris. Set’s insidious desire to usurp the throne of his benevolent brother culminates in a shocking act- the murder of Osiris himself. As the waves of the dark, primordial waters toss Osiris’s dead body to and fro, a palpable sense of despair hangs in the air, suggesting that all is lost, that the rebel son, the force of evil, has emerged victorious. But, how can this be? Isn’t good supposed to triumph over evil? How can Osiris’s fatal wounds ever be healed? While modern scholars may not have the answers, the ancients did, and what they taught is nothing short of astonishing, not only in its theological depth, but in its cosmic import! Join us in this episode as we unlock the answers.
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