The Secret History of Lucifer: The ancient path to knowledge and the real Da Vinci Code

Picknett, Lynn

ISBN 10: 078671560X / ISBN 13: 9780786715602

Published by Da Capo Press, 2005

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Synopsis:

The author of Mary Magdalene offers a revisionist history of Satan, tracing his origins in the mythology of Pan and the ancient Lucifera, or "Light-bringer"--females goddesses who were revered by heretical Christians.

Reviews: Though dense with research, readers interested in religious conspiracies, particularly those for which Christianity is held responsible, will find Picknett's redemption of Lucifer as "Light-bringer" and "enlightener" fascinating. Picknett, author of many conspiracy-oriented books about topics like the Turin shroud, the Templars and most recently Mary Magdalene, sets out to correct misconceptions about Lucifer, who she claims is not synonymous with the devil or Satan. Lucifer, she writes, "is emphatically not the Evil One, but the spirit of human progress, the fight to learn and grow, to be independent and proud." Divided into two parts, the first is dedicated to Lucifer's relationship with the feminine and his subsequent "fall" from morning star to bringer of hell as a result of his feminization, while the second traces Lucifer's emergence in history as Satan. Filled with ironic undertones, Picknett's exploration of Lucifer's association with womanhood is the more interesting of the two sections, offering well-researched interpretations of the Judeo-Christian creation myth, ancient goddess traditions, and pagan rituals. Picknett's depth and range of knowledge is impressive and if readers can forgive the annoying and repeated self-references to her many other works, they will encounter a thick, interesting and alternative view of an intriguing topic. (Aug.)
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Bibliographic Details

Title: The Secret History of Lucifer: The ancient ...
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: good