Religion in the Heavens; Or, Mythology Unveiled in a Series of Lectures

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Religion in the Heavens; Or, Mythology Unveiled in a Series of Lectures

by Logan Mitchell

EN·~7 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total

RELIGION IN THE HEAVENS; OR, MYTHOLOGY UNVEILED

0:04

By Logan Mitchell, - A Follower Of Nature.

1:20

PREFACE.

13:29

LECTURE FIRST. ON MIRACLES

1:15:23

LECTURE SECOND. CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURALISM FURTHER CONSIDERED

1:05:29

LECTURE THIRD. THE CHRISTIAN FATHERS, AND THEIR DOGMAS

1:10:26

LECTURE FOURTH. PAGAN ALLEGORIES MADE CHRISTIAN DOGMAS (Continued.)

55:31

LECTURE FIFTH. ON THE EARLY EFFECTS OF THE CHRISTIAN SUPERSTITION

55:54

LECTURE SIXTH. EFFECTS OF THE CHRISTIAN SUPERSTITION (Continued)

1:11:40

DIALOGUE. PHYSIOLOGICAL AND THEOLOGICAL

1:00:05

Description

In this thought‑provoking collection of lectures, the author examines the ancient myths that lie at the heart of world religions, arguing that many divine stories are rooted in observations of the heavens. By tracing the movement of the sun through the zodiac over millennia, he suggests that celestial cycles were personified and woven into sacred narratives to control and comfort early societies. The work blends astronomy, history, and philosophy, inviting listeners to reconsider familiar symbols such as Aries, Libra, and Pisces in a new, secular light. It sets the stage for a bold critique of how religious institutions have historically used these star‑based allegories to maintain authority.

Through measured argumentation, the lectures expose the ways priestly elites have intertwined myth with power, shaping belief systems that persist into modern times. The author challenges the reader to separate astronomical fact from theological fiction, encouraging a free‑thinking approach to spirituality and knowledge. While remaining respectful of scientific inquiry, the narrative highlights the political consequences of unquestioned superstition. Listeners are left with a fresh perspective on the sky’s influence over human culture and an invitation to explore truth beyond tradition.

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en

Duration

~7 hours (450K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

2011-12-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Logan Mitchell

A 19th-century British freethinker, remembered for a bold and controversial attack on orthodox Christianity, is best known for The Christian Mythology Unveiled. His work argued that many Christian beliefs grew out of older mythic traditions, giving his writing a distinctly provocative edge for its time.

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