Babylon: The Resurgence of History's Most Infamous City

by Peter Herder, Benji Nolot

The weakening of the U.S. financial system is leading to calls for a global currency. National sovereignty is under attack. The force of globalization has united the world like never before. Human trafficking is on the rise. Influential celebrities are awakening to a universal, spiritual consciousness, while prominent religious leaders are encouraging inter-faith cooperation. These trends are evidence of historic transition. But what will the world look like on the other side? ...

241 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2009

Reviews

[Patti · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an interesting read. It's a look at historical Babylon and the spirit that was behind it and behind the effort to build what the bible prophesies as Babylon the Great which will affect every system on the earth: economics, politics, religion, etc. The book starts with the Tower of Babel and shows a historical pattern that has emerged at various points in history and is once again emerging in our time. "To gain power, Satan extends his rule through partnership with fallen humans. Only by means of human agents can Satan's kingdom expand. ... Satan's ultimate objective is not only to rule the earth but also to be worshiped like God."

[Brent · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was afraid that this book would be a weakly argued interpretation of biblical eschatology pasted onto the current cultural landscape, but in reality it is an interesting study on the biblical theme of Babylon vs. Jerusalem. It argues that Babylon is a demonically inspired city that rises as the most influential in the world that is built to glorify humans as greater than God. Jerusalem in contrast is a city devoted to God’s rule and economy. It describes how both Babylon and Rome in biblical accounts were forms of this Babylon theme and that in the final days a new ultra-influential city with rise to opposition to God.

Some points in the text I thought painted a strong black and white dichotomy where the reality is much more grey, but in general the book is a good exploration for those interested in eschatology.