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The Return of the Gods
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From the author that brought you 6 New York Times best-selling books including The Harbinger, The Book of Mysteries, The Oracle and The Harbinger II
Is it possible that behind what is taking place in America and the world lies a mystery that goes back to the gods of the ancient world…and that they now have returned?
The Return of the Gods is the most explosive book Jonathan Cahn has ever written. It is so explosive and so revealing that no description here could do it justice. Jonathan Cahn is known for revealing the stunning mysteries, many from ancient times, that lie behind and are playing out in the events of our times. But with The Return of the Gods , Cahn takes this to an entirely new level and dimension.
The Return of the Gods , Cahn takes the reader on a journey from an ancient parable, the ancient inscriptions in Sumer, Assyria, and Babylonia that become the puzzle pieces behind what is taking place in our world to this day, specifically in America. The mystery involves the gods. Who are they? What are they? And is it possible that these beings, whose origins are from ancient times, are the unseen catalysts of modern culture?
Is it possible that these gods lie behind the most pivotal events, forces, and movements taking place in our nation and around the world at this very moment? Are the gods at this very moment transforming our culture, our children, our lives, and America itself?
Could this mystery have even determined the exact days on which Supreme Court decisions had to be handed down?
What is the Dark Trinity?
Is it possible that what we in the modern world take as nothing more than ancient mythology could actually possess a reality beyond our fathoming?
Who is the Possessor? The Enchanter? The Destroyer? And the Sorceress?
Could a sign that has appeared all over America and the world be linked to the gods of Mesopotamia? And if so, what does it actually mean?
Could the gods have returned to New York City and an ancient mythology played out on the streets in real time?
Is it possible that the gods lie behind everything from what appears on our computer monitors, our televisions and movie screens; to the lessons given in our classrooms; to the breakdown of the family; to wokism; to the occult; to our addictions; to the Supreme Court; to cancel culture; to children’s cartoons; to every force and factor that has transformed the parameters of gender; to that which appears in our stores, on our T-shirts, and on our coffee mugs—to that which is, at this very moment, transforming America and much of the world? Is it possible that behind all these things are ancient mysteries that go back to the Middle East and ancient Mesopotamia? This and so much more, most of which we can’t even reveal in this description, will be uncovered.
Is it possible that the gods are even affecting your life right now? How can you recognize it? And what can you do about it?
The Return of the Gods is not only one of the most explosive books you’ll ever read but also one of the most profound. It will reveal the most stunning secrets and truths behind what is happening before your eyes in America and the nations. You will see things, even in your world, in a whole new light. With such chapters as “The House of Spirits,” “The Avatar,” “The Masters,” “The Deep Magic,” and “The Day of the Goddess,” The Return of the Gods will take readers on a fascinating, unforgettable, and mind-blowing journey that will leave them stunned and with the ability to see the world as they never have before.
Be prepared to be blown away as you open up Jonathan Cahn’s most explosive book ever, The Return of the Gods!
From the author that brought you 6 New York Times best-selling books including The Harbinger, The Book of Mysteries, The Oracle and The Harbinger II
Is it possible that behind what is taking place in America and the world lies a mystery that goes back to the gods of the ancient world…and that they now have returned?
The Return of the Gods is the most explosive book Jonathan Cahn has ever written. It is so explosive and so revealing that no description here could do it justice. Jonathan Cahn is known for revealing the stunning mysteries, many from ancient times, that lie behind and are playing out in the events of our times. But with The Return of the Gods , Cahn takes this to an entirely new level and dimension.
The Return of the Gods , Cahn takes the reader on a journey from an ancient parable, the ancient inscriptions in Sumer, Assyria, and Babylonia that become the puzzle pieces behind what is taking place in our world to this day, specifically in America. The mystery involves the gods. Who are they? What are they? And is it possible that these beings, whose origins are from ancient times, are the unseen catalysts of modern culture?
Is it possible that these gods lie behind the most pivotal events, forces, and movements taking place in our nation and around the world at this very moment? Are the gods at this very moment transforming our culture, our children, our lives, and America itself?
Could this mystery have even determined the exact days on which Supreme Court decisions had to be handed down?
What is the Dark Trinity?
Is it possible that what we in the modern world take as nothing more than ancient mythology could actually possess a reality beyond our fathoming?
Who is the Possessor? The Enchanter? The Destroyer? And the Sorceress?
Could a sign that has appeared all over America and the world be linked to the gods of Mesopotamia? And if so, what does it actually mean?
Could the gods have returned to New York City and an ancient mythology played out on the streets in real time?
Is it possible that the gods lie behind everything from what appears on our computer monitors, our televisions and movie screens; to the lessons given in our classrooms; to the breakdown of the family; to wokism; to the occult; to our addictions; to the Supreme Court; to cancel culture; to children’s cartoons; to every force and factor that has transformed the parameters of gender; to that which appears in our stores, on our T-shirts, and on our coffee mugs—to that which is, at this very moment, transforming America and much of the world? Is it possible that behind all these things are ancient mysteries that go back to the Middle East and ancient Mesopotamia? This and so much more, most of which we can’t even reveal in this description, will be uncovered.
Is it possible that the gods are even affecting your life right now? How can you recognize it? And what can you do about it?
The Return of the Gods is not only one of the most explosive books you’ll ever read but also one of the most profound. It will reveal the most stunning secrets and truths behind what is happening before your eyes in America and the nations. You will see things, even in your world, in a whole new light. With such chapters as “The House of Spirits,” “The Avatar,” “The Masters,” “The Deep Magic,” and “The Day of the Goddess,” The Return of the Gods will take readers on a fascinating, unforgettable, and mind-blowing journey that will leave them stunned and with the ability to see the world as they never have before.
Be prepared to be blown away as you open up Jonathan Cahn’s most explosive book ever, The Return of the Gods!
390 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 2022
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About the author
Jonathan Cahn
33 books877 followersRabbi Jonathan Cahn is known for bringing out the deep mysteries and rich revelations of God’s word, as well as restoring the originally biblically Jewish context and flavor of the New Testament. He leads Hope of the World, an outreach dedicated to spreading the word of God and the love of God to all who need, through television, radio, shortwave, and more, and through projects of compassion to the world’s poorest. Jonathan also leads the Jerusalem Center (& Beth Israel) a worship center made up of Jew and Gentile, people of all nations located in Wayne, New Jersey.
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September 20, 2022
I find Jonathan's writing style somewhat repetitive, making the same statements several times throughout the book. But I can overlook that to a degree due to the in-depth research and quotes to back up his primary thesis.
I am in full agreement that the demonic realm is back with a vengeance and re-entering the houses that had been swept clean, however, I look at events that begin occurring as early as 700 a.d. as responsible for releasing increasing evil in the physical world, not just the events and judicial rulings of the early 1960s. Then specifically the actions of Jack Parsons and L. Ron Hubbard in carrying out a two-month long ritual in 1946 to invoke the birth of the Moon Child, the physical manifestation of the goddess Babalon, Ishtar. Earlier than 46, there was also D.W. Griffith's enthroning of Ishtar in Hollywood in the making of his 4-hour movie "Intolerance", and the Idol that remained on that set for 20 years.
I also found myself on every page and at the end of every chapter wanting to know what the suggested remedy Jonathan would bring forth and somewhat disappointed that only one chapter moved that direction and only provided a simple invitation to salvation in Christ.
If you would like to read a book that is more focused on action to overcome the enemy, not just the problem, I would suggest reading alongside Rabbi Cahn's book, "In Favor of the Saints: Living, Standing, and Taking Possession of the Kingdom in this Evil Day" by Don Upham.
On the positive side, I think this book should be mandatory reading for all Local and state legislators, school board members, school administrators, and teachers. Perhaps at least the Christians among them would come to understand " For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places."
I am in full agreement that the demonic realm is back with a vengeance and re-entering the houses that had been swept clean, however, I look at events that begin occurring as early as 700 a.d. as responsible for releasing increasing evil in the physical world, not just the events and judicial rulings of the early 1960s. Then specifically the actions of Jack Parsons and L. Ron Hubbard in carrying out a two-month long ritual in 1946 to invoke the birth of the Moon Child, the physical manifestation of the goddess Babalon, Ishtar. Earlier than 46, there was also D.W. Griffith's enthroning of Ishtar in Hollywood in the making of his 4-hour movie "Intolerance", and the Idol that remained on that set for 20 years.
I also found myself on every page and at the end of every chapter wanting to know what the suggested remedy Jonathan would bring forth and somewhat disappointed that only one chapter moved that direction and only provided a simple invitation to salvation in Christ.
If you would like to read a book that is more focused on action to overcome the enemy, not just the problem, I would suggest reading alongside Rabbi Cahn's book, "In Favor of the Saints: Living, Standing, and Taking Possession of the Kingdom in this Evil Day" by Don Upham.
On the positive side, I think this book should be mandatory reading for all Local and state legislators, school board members, school administrators, and teachers. Perhaps at least the Christians among them would come to understand " For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places."
April 18, 2023
*sigh* This is a rough one.
Have you ever watched any of the shows on The History Channel where the showrunners attempt to expose the secrets of the ancient world? You know the kind—lots of hyperbole, speculation, open-ended questions and sensationalism. Well, The Return of the Gods reads just like that. For real. Ugh...
I'll just cut to the chase. A few chapters in (average chapter size is 4 pages), red flags kept popping up in my head. For a book that supposedly exposes biblical truths, there wasn't a lot of Bible to be found. Where was Cahn getting his information? I flipped to the back of the book to see his citations, and as luck would have it I read Epic of Gilgamesh over and over. And most of his other citations are of folks who study ancient myths and poetry, specifically Gilgamesh. My red flags were confirmed: this is a speculative work based on ancient mythology and passed off as biblical and theological fact. Yuck.
The Bible is very clear about spiritual warfare, ancient gods, and where mankind's battle ultimately lies. In this, I absolutely agree with Jonathan Cahn. But that's about where my agreement ends. According to Cahn, the past 2000 years of history were steeped in God-fearing, moral, ethical behavior. America, the former beacon of these Christian ideals, opened to gates for the ancient gods to return, corrupt mankind, and bring about the destruction of society. Essentially, and in Cahn's own words, America was the ultimate good until the 1960s when all hell broke loose. And he backs up his claims with the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient mythological poem. What!? Am I missing something here!?
Can we learn spiritual matters from ancient texts, even those of poetry? Yes. Can we draw parallels from these observations with events of modern times? Absolutely. Can these epics enrich our views of the earthly and the divine? Of course! But are these texts reliable sources of biblical, inspired, theological truth? Not in the slightest! And to write as though you've been given special biblical revelation without backing any of it up under the authority of scripture isn't just irresponsible, it's downright dangerous. Why? Because folks who are bible illiterate may latch on to poor teaching, further separating them from true, tested orthodoxy. And when we train Christians in shoddy, speculative, from-the-gut theology, we reap a community of ill-advised, fearful, counterproductive people.
Let's just look at it this way. In The Return of the Gods, Jonathan Cahn writes 51 incredibly repetitive chapters of speculative, fearful faux spirituality, and 1 chapter on the solution to it all: trusting in Jesus, the God above all gods. Think about that. Where is his focus? Where should our focus be as a body of believers? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?? If one out of 52 doesn't strike you as odd, I simply cannot convince you otherwise.
Well, at least he gave Jesus one chapter out of 52. Maybe in his next book he'll shoot for two.
Have you ever watched any of the shows on The History Channel where the showrunners attempt to expose the secrets of the ancient world? You know the kind—lots of hyperbole, speculation, open-ended questions and sensationalism. Well, The Return of the Gods reads just like that. For real. Ugh...
I'll just cut to the chase. A few chapters in (average chapter size is 4 pages), red flags kept popping up in my head. For a book that supposedly exposes biblical truths, there wasn't a lot of Bible to be found. Where was Cahn getting his information? I flipped to the back of the book to see his citations, and as luck would have it I read Epic of Gilgamesh over and over. And most of his other citations are of folks who study ancient myths and poetry, specifically Gilgamesh. My red flags were confirmed: this is a speculative work based on ancient mythology and passed off as biblical and theological fact. Yuck.
The Bible is very clear about spiritual warfare, ancient gods, and where mankind's battle ultimately lies. In this, I absolutely agree with Jonathan Cahn. But that's about where my agreement ends. According to Cahn, the past 2000 years of history were steeped in God-fearing, moral, ethical behavior. America, the former beacon of these Christian ideals, opened to gates for the ancient gods to return, corrupt mankind, and bring about the destruction of society. Essentially, and in Cahn's own words, America was the ultimate good until the 1960s when all hell broke loose. And he backs up his claims with the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient mythological poem. What!? Am I missing something here!?
Can we learn spiritual matters from ancient texts, even those of poetry? Yes. Can we draw parallels from these observations with events of modern times? Absolutely. Can these epics enrich our views of the earthly and the divine? Of course! But are these texts reliable sources of biblical, inspired, theological truth? Not in the slightest! And to write as though you've been given special biblical revelation without backing any of it up under the authority of scripture isn't just irresponsible, it's downright dangerous. Why? Because folks who are bible illiterate may latch on to poor teaching, further separating them from true, tested orthodoxy. And when we train Christians in shoddy, speculative, from-the-gut theology, we reap a community of ill-advised, fearful, counterproductive people.
Let's just look at it this way. In The Return of the Gods, Jonathan Cahn writes 51 incredibly repetitive chapters of speculative, fearful faux spirituality, and 1 chapter on the solution to it all: trusting in Jesus, the God above all gods. Think about that. Where is his focus? Where should our focus be as a body of believers? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?? If one out of 52 doesn't strike you as odd, I simply cannot convince you otherwise.
Well, at least he gave Jesus one chapter out of 52. Maybe in his next book he'll shoot for two.
September 18, 2022
Finally what has been going on is made clear
Cahn walks the reader through the building moral and social take over of my country (USA) and the world.
There has been a growing uneasy feeling in me as what before was called “evil” began to be proclaimed as “good”, and that which had always been called “good” was now being called “evil”.
The Who, what, where, when and why behind this horrifying shift from good to evil is laid out in Cahn’s book in a flow that is both dramatic and easy to follow.
Finally understanding who is spearheading this transformation, and why, is critical: it’s not human personalities in charge.
One astonishing area of the book explains the Stonewall riot (of which I knew only general facts). No human could possibly schedule or trigger so many details that announces who was in charge of that situation, a kick off if you will, to literally changing America to calling evil good and demanding all must agree to that.
I HIGHLY recommend this book.
Cahn walks the reader through the building moral and social take over of my country (USA) and the world.
There has been a growing uneasy feeling in me as what before was called “evil” began to be proclaimed as “good”, and that which had always been called “good” was now being called “evil”.
The Who, what, where, when and why behind this horrifying shift from good to evil is laid out in Cahn’s book in a flow that is both dramatic and easy to follow.
Finally understanding who is spearheading this transformation, and why, is critical: it’s not human personalities in charge.
One astonishing area of the book explains the Stonewall riot (of which I knew only general facts). No human could possibly schedule or trigger so many details that announces who was in charge of that situation, a kick off if you will, to literally changing America to calling evil good and demanding all must agree to that.
I HIGHLY recommend this book.
October 19, 2022
Basically, it's a geneology of all the idols that a standard charismatic christian nationalist zionist theological vision of reality sees America as having fallen into. Cahn subscribes to the Christian nationalist idea that the U.S. had a covenant with God. I'm not against the work he does to point to spiritual powers at work behind the scenes; I'm against the shoddy scholarship here. This guy is really popular, though, so it's important to be reading this stuff and aware of how this way of seeing things is shaping many.
October 20, 2022
Completely disgusting and laden with anti-choice sentiment, transphobia, misogyny, and Christian supremacy. The author writes as if Christianity alone is moral and correct and will save America or something.
September 6, 2022
ASTONISHING!
Astounding and sobering! I am stunned at what I’ve read! Rabbi Jonathan Cahn’s newest book, “The Return Of The Gods”, is extraordinary! The mysteries he shares are brilliantly opened and deciphered to show us what in the world is going on and why. Cahn writes with authority, power, and presents convincing evidence of a spiritual reality taking place all around us in our culture that few have considered or even accepted as real at all. With careful and thorough research, Rabbi Cahn’s exquisitely gifted writing takes us on a journey of revelation, illumination, and exposure; and provides a historical context for education on the current plans and agendas of ancient principalities towards evil ends in our world. If one wants to understand the times we live in and why things have radically changed culturally and in America specifically, then this is the book to read. Perhaps the MOST important book of our time.
Astounding and sobering! I am stunned at what I’ve read! Rabbi Jonathan Cahn’s newest book, “The Return Of The Gods”, is extraordinary! The mysteries he shares are brilliantly opened and deciphered to show us what in the world is going on and why. Cahn writes with authority, power, and presents convincing evidence of a spiritual reality taking place all around us in our culture that few have considered or even accepted as real at all. With careful and thorough research, Rabbi Cahn’s exquisitely gifted writing takes us on a journey of revelation, illumination, and exposure; and provides a historical context for education on the current plans and agendas of ancient principalities towards evil ends in our world. If one wants to understand the times we live in and why things have radically changed culturally and in America specifically, then this is the book to read. Perhaps the MOST important book of our time.
December 17, 2022
The worst of right-wing conspiracy thinking. Cahn cherry-picks history and ignores the reality of oppression while bemoaning the rise of womens' and LGBT+ rights. He really believes that the god Baal is incarnated in the Wall Street Bull and being summoned through the St. Louis Arch. Mr. Cahn is no kind of Christian of mine - he worships the golden calf of Donald Trump instead. Read this book only to refute its ungodly claims and instruct others not to heed its lies.
November 8, 2022
white supremacy
The author seems to imply that genocide, slavery, lynching, and other such things are Christian virtues. I don’t think so.
The author seems to imply that genocide, slavery, lynching, and other such things are Christian virtues. I don’t think so.
December 18, 2022
This author presents what is supposition as biblical scholarship. It’s irresponsible and dangerous.
This book was recommended to me because the author seems to align with the Divine Counsil worldview of Scripture, one of the lenses through which I study God’s word. My agreement with the author that ancient pagan gods are actually real quasi-divine entities who rebelled against Yahweh is the only common ground I found in reading this book and his previous work The Harbinger.
The author makes truth statements about Scripture and America that is simply not in the text. Are there paralells? Yes. Can we learn from history? Yes. But his presentation of his reading of Scripture and it’s applications to America are not supported in the text and border on claiming special revelation in my opinion. This is irresponsible eisigetical sloppy “scholarship” at best, false teaching at worst.
This book was recommended to me because the author seems to align with the Divine Counsil worldview of Scripture, one of the lenses through which I study God’s word. My agreement with the author that ancient pagan gods are actually real quasi-divine entities who rebelled against Yahweh is the only common ground I found in reading this book and his previous work The Harbinger.
The author makes truth statements about Scripture and America that is simply not in the text. Are there paralells? Yes. Can we learn from history? Yes. But his presentation of his reading of Scripture and it’s applications to America are not supported in the text and border on claiming special revelation in my opinion. This is irresponsible eisigetical sloppy “scholarship” at best, false teaching at worst.
August 6, 2023
The premise of this book is simple: if you are politically conservative you are being led by God but if you are politically liberal you are being led by demons. This is "demonstrated" by drawing parallels between liberal policies, particularly about sexuality, and ancient pagan religions. In this respect it reminded me of the book The Two Babylons where Alexander Hislop, similarly "demonstrates" that the Catholic Church is really pagan! If only conservative Christians would show such zeal for traditional sexual ethics when it comes time to vote for the p*ssy grabber.
September 15, 2022
Why is America declining?
Return of the Gods is an eye opening read revealing 3 evil spirits many assume are myths , but in this world and the spirit world are fighting to become rulers of mankind again, as they were before Christianity became a world belief. Mr. Cahn describes how with the beginning of the 1960,s society begins to lose long held Christian values and adopts the pagan values that existed in ancient times. He shows how the ancient gods worshipped in Canaan and Babalyon fill the space Jesus once held in our nation. A must read for all Christians who wander what in the world is happening to our politics and leadership in America!
Return of the Gods is an eye opening read revealing 3 evil spirits many assume are myths , but in this world and the spirit world are fighting to become rulers of mankind again, as they were before Christianity became a world belief. Mr. Cahn describes how with the beginning of the 1960,s society begins to lose long held Christian values and adopts the pagan values that existed in ancient times. He shows how the ancient gods worshipped in Canaan and Babalyon fill the space Jesus once held in our nation. A must read for all Christians who wander what in the world is happening to our politics and leadership in America!
August 14, 2023
Recommended by a friend whose recommendations I will no longer be accepting.
Where to begin? Cahn has a unique writing style in the vein of a guru or revealer. It gets old. His “revelations” read like a series of conservative talking points mixed into a blender with some Ancient Near Eastern texts.
His main contention here is that the social changes observable in America from the 1960s to today are actually the return of ancient gods, who had been banished from western civilization since the time of Jesus (or maybe Constantine?) until this time. Yet Jesus said that when a demon is cast out and returns, the latter end is worse than the beginning! So everything is now far worse than it’s ever been in history (!!!!).
Let’s just say his reading of history is incredibly simplistic? Evidently everything was rocking along fine in the world (especially America, spotless new Israel!) until the ‘60s.
Let’s also say that his “revelations” are laughable. Did you know that some ancient gods were depicted as bulls…AND THERE IS A STATUE OF A BULL ON WALL STREET?!? And depictions of Moses on government buildings in Washington?!? And that the Stonewall riots were foretold bc Cahn found the words “stone wall” in a ANE text? It’s all a little much.
I thought a lot as I read this about the target audience. I think it is probably older Christians who are dismayed about the social changes they have lived through. Cahn hits all their talking points: dissolution of marriage, abortion, tolerance, homosexuality, transgenderism, the occult, the sexual revolution, Hollywood. Then he asserts that these are really ancient gods who have been re-released on America. I understand how unsettling these changes are—and the desire for a holistic explanation—but I can’t see this as a viable explanation.
I do believe that the Bible teaches that there are forces over “this present darkness”(Eph 6:12). I don’t believe they ever left. Every generation has choices to make about where we fit in that battle. If anything, the flimsiness of Cahn’s “revelations” leaves me with far more confidence in biblical revelation because I see how hard it would be to do credibly without divine assistance.
Where to begin? Cahn has a unique writing style in the vein of a guru or revealer. It gets old. His “revelations” read like a series of conservative talking points mixed into a blender with some Ancient Near Eastern texts.
His main contention here is that the social changes observable in America from the 1960s to today are actually the return of ancient gods, who had been banished from western civilization since the time of Jesus (or maybe Constantine?) until this time. Yet Jesus said that when a demon is cast out and returns, the latter end is worse than the beginning! So everything is now far worse than it’s ever been in history (!!!!).
Let’s just say his reading of history is incredibly simplistic? Evidently everything was rocking along fine in the world (especially America, spotless new Israel!) until the ‘60s.
Let’s also say that his “revelations” are laughable. Did you know that some ancient gods were depicted as bulls…AND THERE IS A STATUE OF A BULL ON WALL STREET?!? And depictions of Moses on government buildings in Washington?!? And that the Stonewall riots were foretold bc Cahn found the words “stone wall” in a ANE text? It’s all a little much.
I thought a lot as I read this about the target audience. I think it is probably older Christians who are dismayed about the social changes they have lived through. Cahn hits all their talking points: dissolution of marriage, abortion, tolerance, homosexuality, transgenderism, the occult, the sexual revolution, Hollywood. Then he asserts that these are really ancient gods who have been re-released on America. I understand how unsettling these changes are—and the desire for a holistic explanation—but I can’t see this as a viable explanation.
I do believe that the Bible teaches that there are forces over “this present darkness”(Eph 6:12). I don’t believe they ever left. Every generation has choices to make about where we fit in that battle. If anything, the flimsiness of Cahn’s “revelations” leaves me with far more confidence in biblical revelation because I see how hard it would be to do credibly without divine assistance.
January 8, 2023
Okay just finished reading this. It was a page-turner for sure.
There is alot to digest here, but upon completion, I have some thoughts...
1. This is obviously written with the Psalm 82 and Deuteronomy 32 worldview--namely there are very real, malevolent beings (gods little 'g') behind the idols people worship both modern and ancient. I'm increasingly bamboozled by the insistence of interpreting Psalm 82's 'elohim' as 'human judges' by many evangelicals. Nope. Just doesn't fly with me and I would argue the worldview of the biblical writers. These 'gods' Rabbi Cahn speaks of are real supernatural beings with a wicked agenda.
2. The parallels behind the festivals of this ancient 'dark trinity' and modern-day festivals including Pride Month are uncanny. You need to read it to see it for yourself.
3. While this book focuses on the return of these gods to America, the impact of them affects all of the Western world.
4. Rabbi Cahn presents a wisdom in engaging with their return. At no stage does he encourage anyone to engage them in spiritual warfare. I would add to do so would be utter foolishness and could cost you your life.
HOWEVER
5. He does proclaim the gospel in his book as he is a New York Times bestseller and his influence is broad. At the end of the day, the best way to combat the 'return of the gods' is with the advancement of the gospel. Cahn does encourage us to speak up and speak out where appropriate. I would counsel you to do this led by the Spirit of God. Presumption could get you killed and I do mean that literally when engaging entities of this rank 😳
BUT
Don't ever forget JESUS is the name above all names. Don't be discouraged by what you see.
REMEMBER
As the world gets darker, the church will shine brighter.
"Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; but the Lord will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you."
Isaiah 60:1-2 NKJV
There is alot to digest here, but upon completion, I have some thoughts...
1. This is obviously written with the Psalm 82 and Deuteronomy 32 worldview--namely there are very real, malevolent beings (gods little 'g') behind the idols people worship both modern and ancient. I'm increasingly bamboozled by the insistence of interpreting Psalm 82's 'elohim' as 'human judges' by many evangelicals. Nope. Just doesn't fly with me and I would argue the worldview of the biblical writers. These 'gods' Rabbi Cahn speaks of are real supernatural beings with a wicked agenda.
2. The parallels behind the festivals of this ancient 'dark trinity' and modern-day festivals including Pride Month are uncanny. You need to read it to see it for yourself.
3. While this book focuses on the return of these gods to America, the impact of them affects all of the Western world.
4. Rabbi Cahn presents a wisdom in engaging with their return. At no stage does he encourage anyone to engage them in spiritual warfare. I would add to do so would be utter foolishness and could cost you your life.
HOWEVER
5. He does proclaim the gospel in his book as he is a New York Times bestseller and his influence is broad. At the end of the day, the best way to combat the 'return of the gods' is with the advancement of the gospel. Cahn does encourage us to speak up and speak out where appropriate. I would counsel you to do this led by the Spirit of God. Presumption could get you killed and I do mean that literally when engaging entities of this rank 😳
BUT
Don't ever forget JESUS is the name above all names. Don't be discouraged by what you see.
REMEMBER
As the world gets darker, the church will shine brighter.
"Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; but the Lord will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you."
Isaiah 60:1-2 NKJV
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April 30, 2023Ehhh…a loved one recommended this book to me and from the way they described it, it sounded interesting. However, upon actually reading the inner flap and attempting the first five pages this isn’t looking theologically sound at all.
There IS spiritual warfare going on, but I don’t think it’s due to “returned minor gods”. I am a Christian and I believe that the spiritual warfare involves God, His creation and the devil and his demons.
I guess the “returned gods” could be demons, but since the author doesn’t refer to them as such, I think while he may have some good points, they get obscured/confused by the main point of the book, that there are other gods and they left for a time (not sure how they were tossed out, the bit I did read wasn’t overly clear about that point), but now they are back, ready to take over what was once theirs.
I will be giving this to my loved one and maybe they can explain it to me better, but from where I am sitting now, yes, the world is going to heck in a hand basket and no, I don’t think it’s due to “returned gods”.
No stars since I only read a few pages and realized it wasn’t the book for me.
There IS spiritual warfare going on, but I don’t think it’s due to “returned minor gods”. I am a Christian and I believe that the spiritual warfare involves God, His creation and the devil and his demons.
I guess the “returned gods” could be demons, but since the author doesn’t refer to them as such, I think while he may have some good points, they get obscured/confused by the main point of the book, that there are other gods and they left for a time (not sure how they were tossed out, the bit I did read wasn’t overly clear about that point), but now they are back, ready to take over what was once theirs.
I will be giving this to my loved one and maybe they can explain it to me better, but from where I am sitting now, yes, the world is going to heck in a hand basket and no, I don’t think it’s due to “returned gods”.
No stars since I only read a few pages and realized it wasn’t the book for me.
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August 16, 2023
Quite honestly the worst book I've ever read. This author really only wrote this book to fear monger people into becoming Christian. The whole thing reads like a new college student trying to write a doctoral thesis and his professor never told him it sucked and needed to rewrite it. According to this book the author thinks that women and the LGBTQ+ are just a group of fictional characters and doesn't actually stop to think about each person's perspective and have empathy for people. His willingness to publicly publish his lack of empathy is astonishing and very indicative of modern Christian men. The "Love of God" truly is not seen in this book unless you are a straight man. If you want to show the love of God, maybe don't judge people you know nothing about and try to make it sound like a warning of the world's end.
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February 9, 2023
DNF
The writing style is extremely repetitive and distracts from the topic. It didn’t hold my interest.
The writing style is extremely repetitive and distracts from the topic. It didn’t hold my interest.
July 7, 2023
This one is a bit tricky to review.
I should probably preface this by saying that I do believe in spiritual battles and that demons are real.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Eph 6:12
I simultaneously believe in human nature and free will.
This book was a good reminder that The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun. Eccles 1:9
There were many new to me concepts here, particularly the origination of many of the gods of antiquity. I've got a degree in anthropology and read quite a bit of history, yet I was completely ignorant that the Greek and Roman gods and goddesses had their roots reaching all the way back to Mesopotamia. I honestly kept pausing and googling because I couldn't believe so many of the things I was reading..........but they all panned out as fact. On face at least.
That is where the stars get shaved off. This book is a case in point of, "I suppose it is tempting, if the only tool you have is a hammer, to treat everything as if it were a nail."
I say that not to be dismissive, but rather, cases made became a little heavy handed and seemingly forced as the book wore on.
The parallels presented between antiquity and present day are striking enough on their own. The repetitive cycles of human nature, specific sins, and yes, demonic influence, become quite obvious.
It isn't necessary to stretch to the level that Cahn does as the book goes on.
By the end I was ready to hear "altars to Ishtar were constructed of wood, and Pride floats are sometimes constructed of wood, therefore Pride floats are providing a portal for a return of the goddess. Behold." This was particularly the case for everything that occurs in the modern month of June.
Sometimes, a cigar is just a cigar. Sometimes a demon is a demon.
But pretty much always, subtlety is better than a hammer when it comes to long form writing.
Don't shy away from this book if you find the premise interesting, as it seems like a basic enough introduction to the concept that ancient ills don't stay buried, and perhaps ancient demons don't either. Just be prepared for that fact to be hammered home.
Nails abound, and you may feel a bit clobbered yourself by the end chapter.
I should probably preface this by saying that I do believe in spiritual battles and that demons are real.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Eph 6:12
I simultaneously believe in human nature and free will.
This book was a good reminder that The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun. Eccles 1:9
There were many new to me concepts here, particularly the origination of many of the gods of antiquity. I've got a degree in anthropology and read quite a bit of history, yet I was completely ignorant that the Greek and Roman gods and goddesses had their roots reaching all the way back to Mesopotamia. I honestly kept pausing and googling because I couldn't believe so many of the things I was reading..........but they all panned out as fact. On face at least.
That is where the stars get shaved off. This book is a case in point of, "I suppose it is tempting, if the only tool you have is a hammer, to treat everything as if it were a nail."
I say that not to be dismissive, but rather, cases made became a little heavy handed and seemingly forced as the book wore on.
The parallels presented between antiquity and present day are striking enough on their own. The repetitive cycles of human nature, specific sins, and yes, demonic influence, become quite obvious.
It isn't necessary to stretch to the level that Cahn does as the book goes on.
By the end I was ready to hear "altars to Ishtar were constructed of wood, and Pride floats are sometimes constructed of wood, therefore Pride floats are providing a portal for a return of the goddess. Behold." This was particularly the case for everything that occurs in the modern month of June.
Sometimes, a cigar is just a cigar. Sometimes a demon is a demon.
But pretty much always, subtlety is better than a hammer when it comes to long form writing.
Don't shy away from this book if you find the premise interesting, as it seems like a basic enough introduction to the concept that ancient ills don't stay buried, and perhaps ancient demons don't either. Just be prepared for that fact to be hammered home.
Nails abound, and you may feel a bit clobbered yourself by the end chapter.
January 5, 2023
WOW! Want to know why America is so divided today? Read this book. My rating 4.5
This book presents many details from Israel’s past that relate to America’s history and current events. Jonathan Cahn explains how America pushed God away (removing prayer from schools and the ten commandments from public buildings) and allowed the ancient gods Baal, Molech, and Isis/Ishtar to move into the ‘house’. Cahn outlines how the move toward these demon gods brought an opening to sexual promiscuity, open sex (on media), and also the ‘sacrifice’ of babies by the method of abortion. More recently we have seen an increase in identity confusion, denial of reality, censorship, and cancel culture. Cahn ties these all to the movement away from the Christian Judaeo God towards these lesser, pagan gods.
I am a firm believer of one true God and have always chosen to say there are no other gods. On the other hand, I do believe in spiritual beings and recognize that there are demons of greater and lesser standing (thanks to Frank Peretti novels that made this clear to me and Ephesians). I am always awed by Cahn’s books by reason of the matching elements he shows between the past of Israel and the present of America.
Cahn may do massive amounts of research, but I believe that his insights are aided by the inspiration of God. There are too many parallels and coincidences to be nothing less than God incidences in my opinion. There are some repeated lines in the book which made me feel like someone rushed the editing. That is unfortunate but didn’t detract from the powerful impact of the work.
In the epilogue, which was added due to an event that occurred shortly before publication, Cahn notes there may be some turning points for America. I don’t think that Cahn can give a strategic plan for how to accomplish that in such a divided society. But he does encourage Christ followers to pray and live their lives in a fashion that shows God’s love and grace. If we want to save the America we have known and loved, the one that was founded on Christian values, we may have to stand and fight while we also kneel and pray. I highly recommend this book and author.
Audio Notes: Lawrence Richardson does a very fine job of narrating this work. I have listened to Cahn’s preaching and sharing and I really felt like Richardson captured the same intensity. I appreciated the audio experience.
This book presents many details from Israel’s past that relate to America’s history and current events. Jonathan Cahn explains how America pushed God away (removing prayer from schools and the ten commandments from public buildings) and allowed the ancient gods Baal, Molech, and Isis/Ishtar to move into the ‘house’. Cahn outlines how the move toward these demon gods brought an opening to sexual promiscuity, open sex (on media), and also the ‘sacrifice’ of babies by the method of abortion. More recently we have seen an increase in identity confusion, denial of reality, censorship, and cancel culture. Cahn ties these all to the movement away from the Christian Judaeo God towards these lesser, pagan gods.
I am a firm believer of one true God and have always chosen to say there are no other gods. On the other hand, I do believe in spiritual beings and recognize that there are demons of greater and lesser standing (thanks to Frank Peretti novels that made this clear to me and Ephesians). I am always awed by Cahn’s books by reason of the matching elements he shows between the past of Israel and the present of America.
Cahn may do massive amounts of research, but I believe that his insights are aided by the inspiration of God. There are too many parallels and coincidences to be nothing less than God incidences in my opinion. There are some repeated lines in the book which made me feel like someone rushed the editing. That is unfortunate but didn’t detract from the powerful impact of the work.
In the epilogue, which was added due to an event that occurred shortly before publication, Cahn notes there may be some turning points for America. I don’t think that Cahn can give a strategic plan for how to accomplish that in such a divided society. But he does encourage Christ followers to pray and live their lives in a fashion that shows God’s love and grace. If we want to save the America we have known and loved, the one that was founded on Christian values, we may have to stand and fight while we also kneel and pray. I highly recommend this book and author.
Audio Notes: Lawrence Richardson does a very fine job of narrating this work. I have listened to Cahn’s preaching and sharing and I really felt like Richardson captured the same intensity. I appreciated the audio experience.
September 12, 2022
Once again Jonathan Cahn links modern day unrest and evil behavior to ancient prophecies. An outstanding book clarifying what is going on and why using Scripture and pagan history. His insight is astounding and his knowledge of the Word of God is incomparable. This book is a must read and a perfect addition to his catalog of works. While he does not predict the future, he will help you learn how we got to where we are. What you do with the information is up to you, but time grows shorter each day and the madness increases almost hourly. Turn to God before time runs out.
October 3, 2023
As a Single Christian Woman I found it very offensive for this book to imply that I worship Ashtaroth because I don't have a husband to provide for me. I have been very blessed in my career and opportunities to be able to support myself so I know for sure I am not going against God's plan for me. Just because I have a job and no husband or kids does not mean I am not feminine and am trying to be a man. IMO this should be classified as fictional from a Bible stand point.
December 29, 2022
Extremely fascinating read! Made me want to convert to Ashurism.
April 22, 2023
Absolute nonsense. Pure rubbish on par with a drunk, bigoted uncle’s ramblings.
August 4, 2023
I think the information is very good. Very applicable. Very eye-opening! I highly recommend that you listen to this book at 1.5 speed instead of read it. It was rough going.
October 7, 2022
Return of the Gods
As with Jonathan Chan's other books, it did not disappoint. The research and comparison of ancient and modern events is amazing. Many of us have been questioning why and how the insanity of the ideals, lack of morals and unfettered anger and aggressiveness of the modern world could have taken over. This book sheds light into all the dark corners. It is a book full of scary truths, and yet it ends with the light and hope of the one true God. Thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it to anyone who, like I, has been wondering, " why? ".
As with Jonathan Chan's other books, it did not disappoint. The research and comparison of ancient and modern events is amazing. Many of us have been questioning why and how the insanity of the ideals, lack of morals and unfettered anger and aggressiveness of the modern world could have taken over. This book sheds light into all the dark corners. It is a book full of scary truths, and yet it ends with the light and hope of the one true God. Thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it to anyone who, like I, has been wondering, " why? ".
December 7, 2023
My Mom asked me to read this book to get my thoughts on it.
As a work of fiction in the likes of H.P. Lovecraft's "Call of Cthulhu" this book would be a solid 3.5 as it would be reintroducing the cult theme from a new historical direction. But as "serious" scholarly research this book is literary commentary that I would expect from a D student in World Literature 101.
As a work of fiction in the likes of H.P. Lovecraft's "Call of Cthulhu" this book would be a solid 3.5 as it would be reintroducing the cult theme from a new historical direction. But as "serious" scholarly research this book is literary commentary that I would expect from a D student in World Literature 101.
October 18, 2022
Very interesting and eye opening. My only complaint would be the repetitive nature of some of the phrasing.
April 8, 2024
What an interesting book -- as are all of Jonathan Cahn's books that I've read. The tie-ins to ancient truths and history to our day and events in America are convincing and chilling.
I'm grateful for some of the other reviews that said the book is hard to read because it is in places and that lets me know it's not just me. It can be repetitive and wordy. (That's the author's style. He writes for a sensational mood, but I get it. That keeps us reading. It doesn't invalidate the information.) I had to dig through that to the meaning, which slowed me down. In fact, I got to page 80-something months ago and quit. When I picked it up again, I had to start from the beginning. But I'm glad I did. I slowed down, chewed on each bit between the short sub-sections until I gained understanding, and then carried on.
This is a book that I could have underlined a lot more, but then the whole thing would be underlined and what's the use of that? My copy is filled with underlines and notes in the margins. If you love reading things that make your brain churn, that makes you think, especially if you like reading about the Christian faith and/or the Bible, you'll like this book.
And it just might motivate you to change the way you pray and rearrange some life-priorities. It did me.
I'm grateful for some of the other reviews that said the book is hard to read because it is in places and that lets me know it's not just me. It can be repetitive and wordy. (That's the author's style. He writes for a sensational mood, but I get it. That keeps us reading. It doesn't invalidate the information.) I had to dig through that to the meaning, which slowed me down. In fact, I got to page 80-something months ago and quit. When I picked it up again, I had to start from the beginning. But I'm glad I did. I slowed down, chewed on each bit between the short sub-sections until I gained understanding, and then carried on.
This is a book that I could have underlined a lot more, but then the whole thing would be underlined and what's the use of that? My copy is filled with underlines and notes in the margins. If you love reading things that make your brain churn, that makes you think, especially if you like reading about the Christian faith and/or the Bible, you'll like this book.
And it just might motivate you to change the way you pray and rearrange some life-priorities. It did me.
April 2, 2025
While I don't agree with everything the author says in this book, it is definitely obvious that we have the same demonic forces at work today as in Biblical times. They are cunning and have used time and culture to their advantage so well. The American Church certainly needs to wake up in the spiritual warfare department of our current culture wars. However, it is also of utmost importance that we remember the same God who cast all the demos out in the Bible lives in each and every believer. We have the name and power of Jesus Christ to fight these evil forces.
As far as the writing goes, this book was somewhat unorganized and could have been shorter while still getting all the info across. My rating reflects this, as well as the amount of premise I don't fully agree with.
As far as the writing goes, this book was somewhat unorganized and could have been shorter while still getting all the info across. My rating reflects this, as well as the amount of premise I don't fully agree with.
September 4, 2023
There are things in this book that many should take time to consider. Patterns and ancient pagan practices are reemerging in our day.
Unfortunately, what good substance there is to Cahn's arguments is hidden behind sensationalism and the rhetoric of conspiracy theories. Categories he gives like "The Dark Trinity" turn out to be melodramatic gimmicks, rather than helpful tools.
I'm not sad that I read the book, but I won't be recommending it. You would probably be better served elsewhere by someone with a different core audience base. What helpful things there are in the book seem to be in spite of Cahn's writing, rather than because of it
Unfortunately, what good substance there is to Cahn's arguments is hidden behind sensationalism and the rhetoric of conspiracy theories. Categories he gives like "The Dark Trinity" turn out to be melodramatic gimmicks, rather than helpful tools.
I'm not sad that I read the book, but I won't be recommending it. You would probably be better served elsewhere by someone with a different core audience base. What helpful things there are in the book seem to be in spite of Cahn's writing, rather than because of it
March 2, 2024
I finally got through reading The Return of the Gods by Jonathan Cahn!
I gave it a 4 Star, not because I love the book (I don't-it was difficult for me to read), but because it's well written and researched with notes showing where the author got his info. I did not check his notes, but I do know of or read about some of the things he wrote. I did not give it a 5 Star, because it is written for those who have a much greater vocabulary than me. I did not sit with a dictionary at my side researching the exact meaning of words that were foreign to me; however, I think I got the gist. In addition, the author repeats himself many times. I guess that's what one does to emphasize the importance of a statement. The book is not written in the way that holds my attention; hence, the length of time it took me to get to the end. I was determined to read it though and learn from it, which I did.
I had no problem reading the first few chapters; however, the rest of the book, I did struggle reading it. It's only 239 pages and took me months. I continued reading it, because the book has merit and it is describing the world in which we live in right now - full of hate, intolerance, promoting baby sacrifices, and turning away from God and entering into darkness. If one reads the book and even remotely believes in what happened in the past, with or without the interpretation of the gods, then one studies our current history and what's going on in the world, it's scary. History repeats itself.
The author writes about the ancient gods (Dark Trinity = Baal, Molech and Ishtar) returning, attempting to kick God out of America and the world, needing baby sacrifices, transforming men into women, women into men and both, hatred, intolerance, bringing darkness into our world and exacting revenge for being exiled. Everything that was done by the gods before Jesus came into our world as a living person.
I never studied individual demons, spirits, paganism - whatever one calls them. I do remember reading about Baal in the Bible where children were sacrificed for it. I love reading and seeing supernatural movies where demons come into our world to destroy but in the end, be destroyed. I never really thought about the names that they gave the demons. I just thought they were universal names given for stories that everyone can associate with like fantasy stories. I don't think I will ever read another supernatural story without thinking about these demons or whatever they are.
Jonathan Cahn writes in exact detail how the months from the past correlate to the months in the present bringing in the Dark Trinity and its transformation beginning in the 1960s. June seems to have an important part in the return of the gods. The author points out so many dates that match up with ancient history and the gods, even right up to the end of finishing his book on June 24, 2022. It was the day the court overturned Roe v. Wade, fifty years ago (Jubilee-in the Bible meaning restoration, restitution...) when the Supreme Court ruled on Roe v. Wade. This concludes the book with possible hope that people will wake up and return to God, Love and Lightness.
I gave it a 4 Star, not because I love the book (I don't-it was difficult for me to read), but because it's well written and researched with notes showing where the author got his info. I did not check his notes, but I do know of or read about some of the things he wrote. I did not give it a 5 Star, because it is written for those who have a much greater vocabulary than me. I did not sit with a dictionary at my side researching the exact meaning of words that were foreign to me; however, I think I got the gist. In addition, the author repeats himself many times. I guess that's what one does to emphasize the importance of a statement. The book is not written in the way that holds my attention; hence, the length of time it took me to get to the end. I was determined to read it though and learn from it, which I did.
I had no problem reading the first few chapters; however, the rest of the book, I did struggle reading it. It's only 239 pages and took me months. I continued reading it, because the book has merit and it is describing the world in which we live in right now - full of hate, intolerance, promoting baby sacrifices, and turning away from God and entering into darkness. If one reads the book and even remotely believes in what happened in the past, with or without the interpretation of the gods, then one studies our current history and what's going on in the world, it's scary. History repeats itself.
The author writes about the ancient gods (Dark Trinity = Baal, Molech and Ishtar) returning, attempting to kick God out of America and the world, needing baby sacrifices, transforming men into women, women into men and both, hatred, intolerance, bringing darkness into our world and exacting revenge for being exiled. Everything that was done by the gods before Jesus came into our world as a living person.
I never studied individual demons, spirits, paganism - whatever one calls them. I do remember reading about Baal in the Bible where children were sacrificed for it. I love reading and seeing supernatural movies where demons come into our world to destroy but in the end, be destroyed. I never really thought about the names that they gave the demons. I just thought they were universal names given for stories that everyone can associate with like fantasy stories. I don't think I will ever read another supernatural story without thinking about these demons or whatever they are.
Jonathan Cahn writes in exact detail how the months from the past correlate to the months in the present bringing in the Dark Trinity and its transformation beginning in the 1960s. June seems to have an important part in the return of the gods. The author points out so many dates that match up with ancient history and the gods, even right up to the end of finishing his book on June 24, 2022. It was the day the court overturned Roe v. Wade, fifty years ago (Jubilee-in the Bible meaning restoration, restitution...) when the Supreme Court ruled on Roe v. Wade. This concludes the book with possible hope that people will wake up and return to God, Love and Lightness.
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