False Beliefs: The Serpent Seed Doctrine & Kenite Myth, Two concepts that are destroying the Gospel of Christ

by C.L. Shaffer

The Serpent Seed Doctrine, an old title that persists, is the belief that Eve had a sexual encounter with Satan described as "that old serpent" in the Bible and that Cain was born from that union. The work provides a brief analysis of the sources for the Serpent Seed Doctrine outside the biblical text. It then investigates verses that supporters of the doctrine use in the Bible. The Kenite Myth, which is the idea that Cain was Satan's physical child whose descendants later became known as the Kenites, is examined through biblical and rational argument. Other beliefs of the Christian Identity Movement are covered, including Anglo-Israelism, the notion that white Anglo-Saxons are descended from two Israelite tribes.

More specifically, find out why the fact that the same Hebrew word which is used for Cain and the Kenites does not help support the Serpent Seed Doctrine

Read how recognizing that it was not an apple that Eve ate in the garden of Eden also does not assist the doctrine

Discover the unbiblical and sources for the Serpent Seed Doctrine

Come to know what Nephilim meant originally, not what it has come to mean

Gain the biblical and factual information needed to refute Anglo-Israelism, the Edomite Myth, and the Khazar Theory

Understand why the concepts of the "Gospel in the Stars" and Pyramidology are anti-biblical teachings

This is not a dry theology book but an engaging analysis on these concepts.

**This ebook is no longer available at Amazon.com, but can be found at clshafferbooks.com.

345 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 1, 2018

About the author

In addition to her most recent work, The Gift of Remembering, C.L. Shaffer, is the author of three other books in the Christian genre, The Link That Could Not Be Broken (fiction), The Wonderful Journey of Edmund Beasley (fiction), and False Beliefs: The Serpent Seed Doctrine & Kenite Myth (nonfiction).

Currently, she is working on another piece of Christian fiction titled, The Killing Frost.

When inspiration hits, she contributes to a blog called The Daily Christian on Goodsreads.com and to her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CLShafferBooks.

Reviews

[Grady · Rating 4 out of 5]

‘God is waiting. He is patient with us, and we need only to ask Him sincerely to show us the truth.’

Author C.L. Shaffer’s passion as a writer is to combat the teachings of the Christian Identity Movement, specifically the Serpent Seed Doctrine (or dual seed theory as some call it) and the Kenite Myth. In an era where ministers seem to have little interest in communicating biblical doctrine and have even less concern in providing essential information in regards to the Old Testament, the CI Movement has gained a foothold in the church by providing its perspective to those who are hungry for a deeper biblical experience. Unfortunately, their view is erroneous and has led many further from the truth. C.L hopes that her book will provide those caught in this group a way back to sound doctrine.

This is a controversial yet well documented scripturally book about movements that the author sees as deviations form the purity of Christianity. Her postulate is that movements such as the CI Movement and the Kenite Myth and the Serpent Seed Doctrine are due to the followers omitting words and sections of the Bible to fit their particular beliefs. ‘If we do not consider other verses on a particular subject, we stand a good chance of finding ourselves accepting false ideas. We see this many times with cults. Jehovah’s Witnesses, for example, deny the uniqueness and, in some cases, the divinity of Christ. It may come as a surprise to the reader, but Jehovah’s Witnesses utilize certain verses within the Bible to convince others of their beliefs. They do this by ignoring verses that would shed the correct meaning on the verses they are using and are taking out of context. They also have their own translation of the Bible from which they work. Mormons do the very same thing. They believe that after death, they will become God and will rule on their own planet. They do not see Christ as unique but rather as an illustration of what they will become. Mormons also use the Bible to convey these notions. They take certain verses very literally and ignore others that would ultimately shoot down these ideas. This leads them to the false concept of becoming God, which is blasphemy. We have seen this same habit within the CI Movement. Supporters get a false sense from the episode in the garden that something sexual went on between Eve and Satan. They then insert the idea that Cain came from that incident. By the time they reach Genesis 4:1, which informs them that Cain came from Adam and Eve, they have to either disregard the verse or throw rocks at it in the form of their corruption argument. Ignoring a verse that completely obliterates your preconceived idea does nothing to advance the truth. In the end, it only serves to malign or hide what is true, thereby keeping individuals in their falsehoods.’

The provided synopsis offers the main points of argument – ‘The Serpent Seed Doctrine, an old title that persists, is the belief that Eve had a sexual encounter with Satan described as "that old serpent" in the book of Revelation and that Cain was born from that union. The work provides a brief analysis of the sources for the Serpent Seed Doctrine outside the biblical text. It then investigates verses that supporters of the doctrine use in the Bible. The Kenite Myth, which is the idea that Cain was Satan's physical child whose descendants later became known as the Kenites, is examined through biblical and rational argument. Other beliefs of the Christian Identity Movement are covered, including Anglo-Israelism, the notion that white Anglo-Saxons are descended from two Israelite tribes. More specifically, in this book: Find out why the fact that the same Hebrew word which is used for Cain and the Kenites does not help support the Serpent Seed Doctrine. Read how recognizing that it was not an apple that Eve ate in the Garden of Eden also does not assist the doctrine. Discover the unbiblical sources for the Serpent Seed Doctrine. Come to know what Nephilim meant originally, not what it has come to mean. Gain the biblical and factual information needed to refute Anglo-Israelism, the Edomite Myth, and the Khazar Theory. Understand why the concepts of the "Gospel in the Stars" and Pyramidology are anti-biblical teachings.’

Though the book may not align with the reader’s beliefs it is an interesting and intensely felt doctrine by an author whose convictions are clear. Much of what she is discussing is unknown material to the general public – and therefore deserves reading.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

I need to say up front that I was kindly given a copy of this book free as an ARC reader in return for an honest review. The author, in her foreword, says that “Those who will read this book.......see the bible as their ultimate authority in this age. They see it as the word of God.” I do not fit that description. I have an interest in ancient texts both biblical and non-biblical but I don’t hold any as being the absolute unarguable truth, so I felt daunted at the outset upon reading that statement. However, out of respect for the author, I gave the book one whole evening during which time I read nearly half and dipped in and out of some of the later chapters. I have to say that her research and references are meticulous and her writing clear. Her aim is very clearly to sweep away the human add-ons and misinterpretations of the bible text and bring her readers back to the words themselves to simply believe what is said. She does this very well. So, if you are one of the readers she refers to in her foreword, then this book is probably for you. If, like me, you are not one of those readers, well, there is some interesting information if you are prepared to persevere.

[Pegboard · Rating 5 out of 5]

C.L. Shaffer combats the Christian Identity Movement as it creeps into churches by those who seek to find truths yet uncovered. This movement presents false data that turns people away from pursuing sound doctrine as they focus on fables for entertainment. False Beliefs: The Serpent Seed Doctrine & Kenite Myth is useful as an in depth study presentation with multiple sources of links which allows the reader to search out the truth and come to their own conclusion.

I found C.L. Shaffer very comprehensive as I read on these two topics, which I did not know much about beforehand. False Beliefs: The Serpent Seed Doctrine & Kenite Myth isn't linked to a "religion" it is straight doctrine teaching from the Bible that clarifies what the Bible says about these bizarre ideas that are wrecking havoc. Shaffer explains about the different translations in the Greek that simplifies what the Bible says. I found this very informative, but at times I had to reread a paragraph to fully understand the new terminology.

[Valery · Rating 4 out of 5]

False Beliefs: The Serpent Seed Doctrine & Kenite Myth, Two concepts that are destroying the Gospel of Christ by C.L. Shaffer is an exhaustive and authoritative look at the Bible and how some appear to be misinterpreting the word. Shaffer extensively explores the myth that Cain was Satan's physical child. This is heady stuff indeed, and one must really pay attention to get through this book. However the immense detail, Biblical verse quoted, and the author's own take on events make this book a worthwhile endeavor. She covers a lot of ground here regarding anti-biblical teachings, and in doing so, generally and clearly imparts her knowledge on a complicated subject, namely the Kenite myth. Highly recommend for an intense book that delves into a highly controversial subject, yet one that contains a bevy of useful biblical information.

[Carol M. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an enigmatic and must read book written by C.L Shaffer that challenges pre- conceived notions and debunks myths about the Christian faith. As it can be noticed from the very beginning, the author is deeply interested in the topic and has done great research to find out the truth hidden behind certain beliefs. In fact, what was going to be a few entries on a web page developed into a complete and thought provoking book, which is interesting and mind- blowing. I was really satisfied with the sources and arguments she provides to support the facts that she presents. What I liked the most is that it has made me more curious as I was driven to keep on doing research about certain myths and biblical accounts. I found this book really interesting.

[Susel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this interesting book. It was written by Christian author C. L. Shaffer, who focuses on spirituality and how faith develops in her books,
In this book, she does a great job analyzing and refuting The Serpent Seed Doctrine and Kenite Myth, demonstrating that they are biblically inaccurate, untrue and even racist or anti-semitic. She also refers to other terms that could be considered anti-biblical.
I am really grateful to the author, because by reading this book I have gained precious information that is based on the Bible and I have realized that those doctrines and views are not God’s Truth.
I would recommend reading this book to those interested in this topic!

[Archie · Rating 3 out of 5]

An informative book!
An informative book wherein the author has used knowledge and reasoning to challenge the teachings of Christian Identity Movement. The author has simplified Bible verses and delivered a complicated message in much simpler way. The book is a useful guide for anyone struggling to understand the truth, provides source links and additional information, and it’s informative for anyone else to educate themselves on this subject. The book requires time and attention to understand author’s perspective.