Biblical Egyptology

Week two What arises out of this week's reading is not necessarily the xenophobia, or the religious/national wars as explained.  Rather I would like to zero in on the list of `Deities'.  As you explore the Egyptian Pantheon, similar patterns emerge, an omnipotent deity, virgin birth, sun/son imagery, a fallen/darker god that is a tempter.  Within these religious systems similar patterns are found emergent in the Judeo-Christian-Islamic world, but also within indigenous religions. As noted in other writings where universal stories and patterns emerge (the flood, creation, origin of language and diversity, etc)...we are noting the rise and fall of different systems of thought, belief, that eventually grows into a system of polarity.  This shows the circularness of history, but also the eternal truths that speak through the many different wells that the Holy Mystery manifests itself to humanity throughout the ages. Shalom, Ty Ragan, DD, PhD., Psy.D. A Robin Hood's Musings (http://www.tyragan.wordpress.com) ******************************************** To ordain yourself with the Universal Life Church, for free, for life, right now, click on the Free Online Ordination link. Rev. Long created the ULC seminary site to help ministers learn and grow their ministries. The Seminary offers a huge catalog of materials for ministers of the Universal Life Church, as well as an online seminary program and a chaplaincy program.