The Ancient Tradition
Jack Logan
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.
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May 3, 2024 • 1h 3min
The Eben-Ezer
Exploring symbolic coronation of a heavenly king defeating a dragon. Beloved son creating safe realm away from chaos. Temple foundations in Mesopotamian culture. Sacred anchors and Ben-Ben Stone symbolism. Biblical parallels with David and Goliath. Symbolism of Ebenezer Scrooge's name in A Christmas Carol.
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Apr 16, 2024 • 57min
"I Found Nowhere to Rest"
Exploring theological implications from ancient texts worldwide, discussing symbolism of rest and significance of heavenly throne. Delving into diverse cultural narratives of divine entities seeking stable ground to rest. Exploring divine rest tied to cosmic rule in ancient texts, emphasizing need for safe haven post overcoming challenges. Discussing parallels between mythological accounts of seeking a resting place for high gods in various cultural narratives.
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Apr 2, 2024 • 1h 2min
Turtle Island
Explore the symbolism of the primordial hill in ancient texts, the significance of anointing with holy oil, Christ's suffering in Gethsemane, sacred ant hills in Hindu culture, and the creation myth of Turtle Island by Woodland tribes.
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Mar 19, 2024 • 50min
Pyramid Text 600
Exploring ancient traditions, the podcast dives into creation stories, New Year's celebrations, spring equinox alignments, Pyramid Texts of King Pepe II, mythical origins of Atum, symbolism of the Bennu bird, and the global presence of pyramids.
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Mar 5, 2024 • 56min
The Grand Primordial Singularity ("The Big Bang")
Exploring ancient creation myths and their parallels with modern astrophysics, discussing divine utterance, sacred honks of creation, cosmic eggs, symbolic blue pebbles, sacred trees, celestial alignments, God's light, Plonk Time, and the enigmatic nature of the universe's origin.
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Feb 19, 2024 • 1h 6min
Who is God? -A Glorious Being of Ineffable Light
Unraveling the nature of God as a transcendent being of light mirrored in physical marvels. Exploring Ra's creation in Egyptian mythology and divine radiance across religious traditions. Powerful near-death experiences with a radiant white light. Parallels between fiber optics and God's light as a source of truth and knowledge.
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Feb 5, 2024 • 49min
Who is God? -Lord of Ma'at/King of Tzedek
This podcast explores the concept of God across different civilizations, including the Lord of Mott in ancient Egyptian religion. It discusses the significance of Ma'at, the cosmic law of rightness that even God is subject to. The podcast also explores cross-cultural counterparts of Ma'at and delves into the concept of tzetic, righteousness and justice in various cultures. Overall, it emphasizes the importance of understanding God's nature as the cosmic law of righteousness.
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Jan 23, 2024 • 1h 5min
Universes Beyond Universes
Unveiling ancient texts that challenge our understanding of human potential and destiny. Exploring the possibility of life on other planets and the role of human dragon slayers. The concept of heavenly kingship and the replication of it in ancient writings. Enoch's encounter with the Lord and its relevance to heavenly kingship. The transformation of Azanith into a glorious being of light. Exploring heavenly kingship in Psalms and ancient Egyptian mythology. Drawing parallels between mythology and biblical references.
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Jan 8, 2024 • 1h 1min
A Cosmic Kingdom
Exploring ancient texts, this podcast delves into theological and cosmological themes, discussing the connections between combat narratives and heavenly kingship in different mythologies. It also explores the symbolic significance of princesses defeating monsters, the theme of heavenly kingship in various ancient traditions, and the concept of inheritance in ancient texts, comparing it to the inheritance of Christ's kingdom.
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Dec 24, 2023 • 1h 2min
The King of Kings
This podcast explores the ancient practice of anointing kings, the symbolism of Christ's gifts and ancient combat narratives, the crowning of Horus as the king of Egypt, slaying the Leviathan to anoint a divine king, the coronation rituals and symbolism, the origin and symbolism of the Olympic crown, and the theological meaning behind the Christmas wreath.
