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Babylon Rising: And The First Shall Be Last
What do the Mayan prophecies, the Aztec Calendar Stone, the symbols on America’s Great Seal and the U.S. Capitol Building all have in common? Will the first Antichrist rise again? Will ancient Babylon once again become a prominent player in the Last Days? Will America be the catalyst through which both return? Why do the actions of our presidents, the iconography on the back of the U.S. one dollar bill, and the monuments of Washington, DC all seem to indicate that it will be? Find out in this updated and expanded edition of Babylon Rising: And The First Shall Be Last.
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330 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2012
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October 20, 2013
I must admit that I am a bit of a sucker for the conspiracy theories as I find some of these conspiratorial perspectives to be, at a minimum, somewhat interesting to read and watch. With that said, there are some books that may seem at first glance to be nothing more than a bunch of crazy summations by people with rather imaginative minds, efforts worthy of the Science Fiction channel but in reality, when you dig in to the material presented, what may have seemed like mere coincidence begins to be in reality, something far more worth of discussion and focus. It is this latter element that forms the basis of the discussion in Rob Skiba’s book, ,Babylon Rising: And the Last Shall be First.
Prior to reading Skiba’s book, I had taken the opportunity to watch a few of the videos he has produced that are available on his website as well as on YouTube. In those videos, Skiba discussed a number of interesting perspectives on anything from what took place in Genesis 6 to who was Nimrod to the reasons as to why there are so many mythical gods displayed in our nation’s capital. Again, for many this is nothing but empty conspiracy theories. I will submit that after watching these videos and reading Babylon Rising along with some additional research, it would be a bit incorrect to toss out what has been so often been considered in the minds of many as conspiracy theory nonsense.
Skiba presents a number of interesting theses, to include what was taking place in Genesis 6, in particular the issue of who or what the Nephilim were and why anyone should care. As noted earlier, while some may disagree with Skiba’s conclusions, one cannot deny that something rather odd was taking place in Genesis 6, an event that Scripture notes has some relation to end times events. Furthermore, the whole issue of Nimrod and his definite impact on history, especially the formation of pagan god worship throughout the centuries, is yet another very interesting topic worth reading. If one does a bit of historical studies regarding the development of the gods, especially the gods of the Ancient Near East (ANE), Egypt, Greece, and Rome, they will be able to trace how those pantheons of gods worshipped by those cultures has its roots in the worship of Nimrod.
Perhaps the most captivating element of Babylon Rising for me was the discussion of the rather odd inclusion of pagan gods in and around the capitol of the United States. This of course begs the question as to why so much pagan architecture is part of the capitol and if the inclusion of such iconography has any relevant meaning. For Skiba, the answer is unequivocally in the affirmative that at least some degree of paganism found its way into the establishment and governance of our country. For some readers, that may be a rather shocking statement given the manner in which the founding fathers are typically depicted as devout men of God who founded this country on a solid foundation of biblical principles. The reader will need to make their own conclusions based on the evidence provided and in doing so, will have to decide if the evidence presented is merely coincidence or something much more. Is the involvement of many of our nation’s leaders in secret societies just some sort of men’s club or does the inclusion in the Skull and Bones or Freemasonry mean that our leaders are to some degree pursuing an agenda which is not all that righteous. Again, this for many is included in the realm of conspiracy theory, but the evidence presented certainly is worth considering.
A final issue raised by Skiba in this book is that of holidays such as Christmas and Easter. For many readers, the issue over whether to celebrate Christmas and Easter can be a thorny one, especially since Christmas is the time most people celebrate the birth of Christ and Easter is the time believers remember the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Certainly there can be nothing wrong with those holidays, despite yet again, questions and issues that have been presented by several authors as to the roots of some of the trappings of both holidays. Typically, most respond to the assertion that such holidays should be avoided by noting passages such as Colossians 2:16-17. However, as rightly noted by Skiba, God has provided a list of Feasts that He has determined should be celebrated by all believers in remembrance of what God has done throughout history. This certainly begs the question as to whether December 25th and Easter fit into that festival construct. Again, this is something the reader will need to decide and Skiba certainly provides some very compelling thoughts to consider on this often thorny subject. It is very interesting as Skiba points out that the early church fathers such as Tertullian were very adamant about not celebrating pagan holidays or associating themselves in any manner with such festivals or customs. The discussion by Skiba regarding the possible birthday of Jesus as occurring during the cycle of the fall feasts was for me rather fascinating. Having recently concluded a pretty thorough study of all the Feasts of the Lord, what Skiba presents is certainly within the realm of reality. Moreover, Jesus being born during the Feast of Trumpets and coming again during the Feast of Trumpets certainly would be nice bookends if you will regarding his initial incarnation and his second coming. If anything, it provides some valid food for thought in regards to the issue that exists between something such as the Feasts of the Lord and December 25th, a day the pagans celebrated the birth of their gods.
Overall, this proved to be a very fascinating and worthwhile book. As noted on a number of occasions in this review, there are many issues Skiba raises that many will toss out as mere conspiracy and nonsense. Those who take that approach I believe will miss out on some topics to take under consideration. One thing is certain and that is at the end of days there will be some very odd things taking place. What those will ultimately be is arguably a matter of debate. In that spirit of discussion, Skiba’s book is well worth the read as it presents a wide range of interrelated concepts, ideas, and subjects that are gaining in popularity of thought and rightly so in my estimation.
Prior to reading Skiba’s book, I had taken the opportunity to watch a few of the videos he has produced that are available on his website as well as on YouTube. In those videos, Skiba discussed a number of interesting perspectives on anything from what took place in Genesis 6 to who was Nimrod to the reasons as to why there are so many mythical gods displayed in our nation’s capital. Again, for many this is nothing but empty conspiracy theories. I will submit that after watching these videos and reading Babylon Rising along with some additional research, it would be a bit incorrect to toss out what has been so often been considered in the minds of many as conspiracy theory nonsense.
Skiba presents a number of interesting theses, to include what was taking place in Genesis 6, in particular the issue of who or what the Nephilim were and why anyone should care. As noted earlier, while some may disagree with Skiba’s conclusions, one cannot deny that something rather odd was taking place in Genesis 6, an event that Scripture notes has some relation to end times events. Furthermore, the whole issue of Nimrod and his definite impact on history, especially the formation of pagan god worship throughout the centuries, is yet another very interesting topic worth reading. If one does a bit of historical studies regarding the development of the gods, especially the gods of the Ancient Near East (ANE), Egypt, Greece, and Rome, they will be able to trace how those pantheons of gods worshipped by those cultures has its roots in the worship of Nimrod.
Perhaps the most captivating element of Babylon Rising for me was the discussion of the rather odd inclusion of pagan gods in and around the capitol of the United States. This of course begs the question as to why so much pagan architecture is part of the capitol and if the inclusion of such iconography has any relevant meaning. For Skiba, the answer is unequivocally in the affirmative that at least some degree of paganism found its way into the establishment and governance of our country. For some readers, that may be a rather shocking statement given the manner in which the founding fathers are typically depicted as devout men of God who founded this country on a solid foundation of biblical principles. The reader will need to make their own conclusions based on the evidence provided and in doing so, will have to decide if the evidence presented is merely coincidence or something much more. Is the involvement of many of our nation’s leaders in secret societies just some sort of men’s club or does the inclusion in the Skull and Bones or Freemasonry mean that our leaders are to some degree pursuing an agenda which is not all that righteous. Again, this for many is included in the realm of conspiracy theory, but the evidence presented certainly is worth considering.
A final issue raised by Skiba in this book is that of holidays such as Christmas and Easter. For many readers, the issue over whether to celebrate Christmas and Easter can be a thorny one, especially since Christmas is the time most people celebrate the birth of Christ and Easter is the time believers remember the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Certainly there can be nothing wrong with those holidays, despite yet again, questions and issues that have been presented by several authors as to the roots of some of the trappings of both holidays. Typically, most respond to the assertion that such holidays should be avoided by noting passages such as Colossians 2:16-17. However, as rightly noted by Skiba, God has provided a list of Feasts that He has determined should be celebrated by all believers in remembrance of what God has done throughout history. This certainly begs the question as to whether December 25th and Easter fit into that festival construct. Again, this is something the reader will need to decide and Skiba certainly provides some very compelling thoughts to consider on this often thorny subject. It is very interesting as Skiba points out that the early church fathers such as Tertullian were very adamant about not celebrating pagan holidays or associating themselves in any manner with such festivals or customs. The discussion by Skiba regarding the possible birthday of Jesus as occurring during the cycle of the fall feasts was for me rather fascinating. Having recently concluded a pretty thorough study of all the Feasts of the Lord, what Skiba presents is certainly within the realm of reality. Moreover, Jesus being born during the Feast of Trumpets and coming again during the Feast of Trumpets certainly would be nice bookends if you will regarding his initial incarnation and his second coming. If anything, it provides some valid food for thought in regards to the issue that exists between something such as the Feasts of the Lord and December 25th, a day the pagans celebrated the birth of their gods.
Overall, this proved to be a very fascinating and worthwhile book. As noted on a number of occasions in this review, there are many issues Skiba raises that many will toss out as mere conspiracy and nonsense. Those who take that approach I believe will miss out on some topics to take under consideration. One thing is certain and that is at the end of days there will be some very odd things taking place. What those will ultimately be is arguably a matter of debate. In that spirit of discussion, Skiba’s book is well worth the read as it presents a wide range of interrelated concepts, ideas, and subjects that are gaining in popularity of thought and rightly so in my estimation.
January 5, 2016
Fascinating read with some very interesting research and insights. I was quite impressed. If you want to read about some unique and different ideas about who the anti-Christ might be as well as the pagan roots of the founding of our nation, and the history behind it, I definitely suggest this book. You do need to have an open mind though; this is something that is not talked about during Sunday services in most of America’s Churches.
June 15, 2015
"A time such as this"
Excellent book on the false, seductive teachings in this world. We as Americans think we are immune to curses.
Or to being deceived by Lucifer.
We're not.
Read, study, and reject anything of "Babylon".
Excellent book on the false, seductive teachings in this world. We as Americans think we are immune to curses.
Or to being deceived by Lucifer.
We're not.
Read, study, and reject anything of "Babylon".
February 25, 2017
Wow. I am speechless. I don't know where to start. Ultimately, this is a failure on every level. I picked it up because I enjoy conspiracy theories, and thought I'd take a chance on a "Christian" perspective for a laugh. But this is a terrible conspiracy theory book. It is also a terrible "Christian" book. It is also a terrible promotional tool for Skiba's ridiculous other projects, including the ubiquitously mentioned "SEED the series."
Wikipedia is cited as a primary source throughout.
At one point he says "a friend of mine told me that his client heard this" as a primary source.
Citing "rockets look like penises" as proof of at least one of his theories.
2012. Was. Nothing.
The lengthy chapter on the Obama administration was full of all the same disproven bullcrap.
Constant self promotion.
A level of arrogance beyond reason. "This scholar who has dedicated their life to this subject says this thing. But I know more than they do because I spent two years 'studying' and also I once had a facebook post with 150 comments so I know that its this other thing."
Why did I read this? To laugh. And I did laugh, and then I stopped laughing because the reality that there are people who ACTUALLY THINK LIKE THIS sank in.
Wikipedia is cited as a primary source throughout.
At one point he says "a friend of mine told me that his client heard this" as a primary source.
Citing "rockets look like penises" as proof of at least one of his theories.
2012. Was. Nothing.
The lengthy chapter on the Obama administration was full of all the same disproven bullcrap.
Constant self promotion.
A level of arrogance beyond reason. "This scholar who has dedicated their life to this subject says this thing. But I know more than they do because I spent two years 'studying' and also I once had a facebook post with 150 comments so I know that its this other thing."
Why did I read this? To laugh. And I did laugh, and then I stopped laughing because the reality that there are people who ACTUALLY THINK LIKE THIS sank in.
February 5, 2022
Phew! Where to begin? There are MANY facts in this book, which can be verified and researched. The downside is that there are many leaps in logical conclusions, connections that are a bit of a stretch, and several possibilities that are lined out as truths, instead of keeping them in the realm of plausibility. I’m a sucker for being super interested in much theory regarding eschatology; however, I like to look at all the interpretations (that I find reasonable and/or lining up with scripture) as potential prospects and not set-in-stone actualities. Skiba was truly on the right track (in my opinion) in several areas, but where I feel he slides off track, he does so in a fashion that I believe causes people to “throw out the baby with the bath water.” We need to start looking at facts without jumping to conclusions when there is so much we just can’t know. The book was extremely entertaining though, regardless of the stretches I found to be obvious. I hope others who proceed will do so with discernment.
September 17, 2015
having read the updated edition, I find the author's material rather interesting.
which God are we serving ?
the author's premise of Nimrod rising, maybe a bit of a stretch; but I do agree America is promoting the religion of Babylon .
the judgment of God is almost complete!
which God are we serving ?
the author's premise of Nimrod rising, maybe a bit of a stretch; but I do agree America is promoting the religion of Babylon .
the judgment of God is almost complete!
August 3, 2018
Excellent read. Rob Skiba has a wonderful gift of discernment, as well as being able to "put the pieces" together in such a way to make it easy to follow and understand.
July 17, 2021
A must read for all Americans
Many of us are living in slavery and don’t realize it. This country is not as it seems. Please don’t be deceived. Read this book and wake up!
Many of us are living in slavery and don’t realize it. This country is not as it seems. Please don’t be deceived. Read this book and wake up!
June 30, 2018
A Romp Through Insanity
I learned about Robbo when I heard about the Flat Earth society. Which is a thing. Seriously. No, seriously. Roborooter ties the flat earth to religion. Seriously. No, seriously. This is his first book in a fictional series where we can read in almost real time Robocop descending into madness. Hilarious. 10/10. Would read again.
I learned about Robbo when I heard about the Flat Earth society. Which is a thing. Seriously. No, seriously. Roborooter ties the flat earth to religion. Seriously. No, seriously. This is his first book in a fictional series where we can read in almost real time Robocop descending into madness. Hilarious. 10/10. Would read again.
December 27, 2023
Very eye-opening to the depth of deception
If we profess our faith and trust in YHVH, our Creator and God and in his Son, our Lord and Savior, Yeshua the Messiah, we should search the Scriptures ourselves diligently to live in His Truth. The devil is a liar and the father of all lies.
If we profess our faith and trust in YHVH, our Creator and God and in his Son, our Lord and Savior, Yeshua the Messiah, we should search the Scriptures ourselves diligently to live in His Truth. The devil is a liar and the father of all lies.
October 27, 2020
Amazing research put together in an easy to read format. Every Christian needs the info found here, its time that we break out of the lies we have been taught and start following YHWH the way He intended.
January 28, 2021
This contains some amazing theories about how certain prophecies could play out as well as a solid explanation for how our country has aligned itself with the spirit of Mystery Babylon in some disturbing ways.
December 13, 2024
A must read for any believer
Rob Skiba opened my eyes. I was searching when I found him and he was and even in death continues to be such a blessing with hisnresource materials and books
Rob Skiba opened my eyes. I was searching when I found him and he was and even in death continues to be such a blessing with hisnresource materials and books
October 10, 2017
Very interesting food for thought and more feasible than most realize; however, I don't agree with a bit of his view of some Scripture.
May 10, 2018
very well researched theories. You will get weird understanding about sybolism & stuffs. Very informative book
March 25, 2019
Still debating
Fascinating subject. I can see how and agree with much of what you have concluded. However, I don't know about the last few chapters.
Fascinating subject. I can see how and agree with much of what you have concluded. However, I don't know about the last few chapters.
June 10, 2020
Informative
Great read and lots to think about. Loaded with information and biblical references are included. Want to read the next book now!
Great read and lots to think about. Loaded with information and biblical references are included. Want to read the next book now!
March 6, 2021
Very good historic research background but many wrong assumptions. Needs a full review from the author.
December 8, 2021
good book
Really interesting though the predictions were all for 2012, and it is now 2021. Learned a few good things and believe he is right about who Antichrist will be.
Really interesting though the predictions were all for 2012, and it is now 2021. Learned a few good things and believe he is right about who Antichrist will be.
May 19, 2025
3.5⭐️ informative, highly recommend if you’ve already researched or have any particular interest in topics such as esoterica, biblical theory and how this reflects our modern world
November 22, 2014
I'll be honest, I actually just bought Skiba's DVD presentation first and watched that; however, after it concluded I was thirsty for more and ordered his book (1 of 4) and read it in one night (I couldn't put it down!). It was beyond fascinating! Great scholarly research (As Skiba always says, he "re" searches). If you are seeking truth and don't know where on earth to start, this book covers a vast array of topics that will wake you up and open your eyes to truth! Praise God for Rob Skiba and his ministry. I can't wait for his second book to come out, I have already seen, and almost purchased all but 2, his DVD presentations which are so amazing! Let's see how history unfolds itself! Hopefully we'll still be here for Rob's next three books in the series: we are ready for His coming!
Praise God, and bless all the saints in Jesus' name! A must read for anyone who is struggling with the nature of the United States regarding prophesy in the Bible and more. This is a phenomenally researched book, that every Christian must read.
Brent McCulley (10/26/13)
Praise God, and bless all the saints in Jesus' name! A must read for anyone who is struggling with the nature of the United States regarding prophesy in the Bible and more. This is a phenomenally researched book, that every Christian must read.
Brent McCulley (10/26/13)
August 15, 2015
Thought this book was very well researched and thought through. As far as biblical prophecy and end times research its very hard to poke holes in this book. I really enjoyed the read and have seen how its affected my perspective on Genesis 6 and in turn how world history and mythology really ties in with the one true source, Gods Word! Kudos Rob!
March 5, 2013
Very informative and a really quick read. I read it within two days because it was so good. If you are curious about the end times and the Bible, you need to read this book.
August 23, 2014
i great book a lot of information
August 29, 2014
Gave up reading after the first few chapters.
April 12, 2017
Thought-provoking Book!
I gave this book by Rob Skiba 5 stars because it was so thought provoking. I purchased the e-book prior to taking my grandkids to Washington D.C. for spring break. I read chapter 4 first, regarding the symbols in the capitol, as we were touring the city. My eyes were opened. I have literally read hundreds of books on prophesy. This one was exceptional!
I gave this book by Rob Skiba 5 stars because it was so thought provoking. I purchased the e-book prior to taking my grandkids to Washington D.C. for spring break. I read chapter 4 first, regarding the symbols in the capitol, as we were touring the city. My eyes were opened. I have literally read hundreds of books on prophesy. This one was exceptional!
March 7, 2019
Interesante aportación de datos y argumentos (con bastante respaldo documental y bíblico) acerca de la influencia pagana y esotérica en la cultura actual de América y la posibilidad de que todo sea parte de un objetivo: la instauración de un liderazgo mundial.
Se recomienda discreción al leer y sobre todo acudir a las fuentes citadas y a las que se puedan tener al alcance. Sin embargo, la lectura de este libro seguramente permitirá una mejor comprensión de muchos acontecimientos políticos y sociales que en la actualidad conmueven a mundo entero.
Se recomienda discreción al leer y sobre todo acudir a las fuentes citadas y a las que se puedan tener al alcance. Sin embargo, la lectura de este libro seguramente permitirá una mejor comprensión de muchos acontecimientos políticos y sociales que en la actualidad conmueven a mundo entero.
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