He also taught us to 'be 'wise as serpents' in Saint Matthew's Gospel. The word is derived from Latin serpens, a crawling animal or snake. Moe is the founder of GnosticWarrior.com. An example of these methods are related to us by the Father of English History and Doctor of the Church, Saint Bede who had lived during the 7th century; in his book, “The Lives of the Abbots of Wearmouth.” Bede tells the story, of how Saint Benedict, in the same time period had made his ‘6th’ and final trip to Rome in order to bring back relics and decorations to Northumbria in Monkwearmouth-Jarrow, for the newly built monasteries of St. Peter and St. Paul which was the main center of Anglo-Saxon learning. And why do you do it? 2- Rebirth and Immortality. I love all the genius done to kill the old religions. The pronunciation of thaler changed as the coin spread throughout Europe, and in English it was known as dollar. I’m not sure why more folks don’t refer to the book of Enoch when it talks about the very problem with mankind. He said to the dogs "Go forth and multiply." For example, the Hopi people of North America performed an annual snake … The Serpent in the Bible. The staff represents authority and the snake represents rebirth, as explained above. The purpose of these relics and art, was to show to people who had visited the monasteries concordance between the Old and New Testaments, how this change from the serpent of Moses to Jesus on the cross as a symbol of Christianity was passed down to us. Hence, the 2, 000 year old war between the new savior, Jesus who was the Roman-Jewish messiah of the New Testament (New Law), and the serpent savior who is the prince of Demons of the Greek Old Testament (Old Law). This is why symbols and picture were often the preferred method in which the priesthood and government would educate the people about their religion, gods and history. Wherefore, your Brotherhood you’d both preserve them, and hinder the People from adoring them. Despite what you might think at first glance (or might “learn” from a horror movie), there is no traditional “evil” association with an upside down cross. The ancient serpent-god of the Gnostics from the East was Serapis. However, I disagree that Typhon would be considered the same as Apollo, Python, or Osiris. Until the 19th century there was a silver coin called a thaler. Trust Your Inner Self. The Serpent Cross draws a parallel with Christ, who was raised upon a cross for people to look upon and be healed. Both, Apollo and Ophis were the sons of Zeus who is father of the Gods, father of men, the god of light, truth and prophecy, healing, plague, music, poetry, and more. What had occurred at this time was simple as I had written above. All of it was hidden and destroyed. It is easy to understand why, in religious thought, snakes are an incarnation of evil. See Meaning of the Cross. by Moe | History of the Brotherhood, Irish History, Meaning of Symbols | 6 comments, The power of the serpent of Egypt was broken on the cross – Justin Martyr, Let it be said, that long before the Romans had given us the images and idols of the Lord and Savior of Jesus crucified upon the cross, the serpent or snake was the chosen image by the ancient wise people of the not so distant past as their savior. In the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, the Serpent is depicted as Satan leading man into temptation. 16:20, 2 Cor. Amazing. If you check, the rigth side of the Serpent is the same outline as Virgo in the old drawings. In the book, “An English-Saxon Homily on the Birth-day of St. Gregory,” By Aelfric (Abbot of Eynsham), he relates the story of Gregory the Great who had declared in his Epistle to Serenus, speaking of those Images which that Bishop had broken; who know not Letters , may at least be able to read, by looking upon the Walls, what they are not capable of reading in Books. The process of Alchemy became the life and times of Osiris. The ETA symbol is a snake coiled around an axe, which represents their fighting mission. Before the Christian era, the most ancient worship of the serpent was practiced in many areas of the world. Posted on February 6, 2013 by eewilliams93 “And as Moses lifted up the serpent, so the Son of Man must be lifted up.” One of my favorite Bible stories as a kid was the story of Israel and the snakes. This sacred center where tellurian serpent forces would accumulate had the ability to directly communicate with the gods. Learn more. Track listing. The Mayan sacred calendar, the Chol’qi, is comprised of 20 Day Lords, glyphs, day signs, or archetypal energies. An allegoric Jesus. There are so many examples. Ouroboros has also appeared surrounding the world symbolizing the world’s renewal. For the decoration also of St. Paul’s church and abbey he had procured another set, in which, upon an admirable system, was displayed the concordance between the Old and New Testaments. “With the form of a serpent He kills the serpent, for the serpent made out of the rod swallowed up the other serpents.”. But that you may under« sand the Use of the Images of Stints, and of our “Saviour, which our Saxon Ancestors, and who, writing of the Images of things in Solomon’s Temple, expressed himself thus, If it was lawful to lift up the brazen Serpent upon a Pole, which the Children of Israel beholding, were saved alive: why may we  net, by a picture, bring into the Memory of the A Faithfuls that sifting up of our Saviour upon the Cross, by which he overcame Death: or those “his other Miracles, and Cures, by which he wonderfully triumphed over the fame Author of Death Since the fight of these things make oftentimes a deep Impression on the Minds of the Beholders, and to those who are ignorant of Letters, open asit were a kind of lively reading, of the History of our Lord. Snake. Blavatsky had written, that Apollo and Python, Osiris and Typhon, Christos and the Serpent, are all convertible terms and the followers of this cult that were called Masters of Wisdom, and all Initiates into the Sacred Mysteries, are called Nagas, or Serpents of Wisdom. Ophidiophobia and herpetophobia are posh names for the fear of snakes. Cannibal blood sacrifice was also a belief. any of these people who started these religions descend from the same ancient priesthoods which derive from the same tree. 5. Taking this as 'rebirth' gives the association with salvation. Soon after the appointment of Easterwine to the abbacy of St. Peter’s, and of Ceolfrid to the direction of St. Paul’s, Benedict had undertaken, and with his wonted prosperity accomplished his sixth and last journey to the city of Rome. He said to the deer," Go forth and multiply." One day God told Noah to build an ark and put in two of each animal. One interpretation is that Christ, as the second Adam, has defeated Satan and saved man. Prior to the 15th century A.D., most people were unlearned and they could neither read or write. (You'll probably remember from the movies that Indiana Jones had such a loathing.) Christians therefore might view … Let us heed His Words now. Even today, the serpent is used around the world as a symbol of health care and medicine. An example is seen in the former symbol of the Salvation Army, which showed a large "S" superimposed on a cross. A more common meaning of the "S" shape, however, is its representation of a snake. Apart from the association with Moses lifting up the snake on his staff, the similarity with the rod of Asclepius links nicely to the role of bishops who are tasked with looking after those suffering from spiritual ailments. Some bishops of the church had disagreed with this symbolic method of idolatry type education, such as when the Bishop of Marseilles; Serenus had broken these idols. Serpents. The symbolic meaning of the serpent is a key component of the Bible, particularly in the Old Testament. The figures of the serpent and the circle are united in a Gnostic and alchemical symbol called the Ouroboros. In French heraldry a cross charged with serpent heads at the extremities of its arms is known as Gringolée (also spelt Gringalee, Gringolly or Guivré). With the symbol of Jesus, St Mark informs us, “With the form of a serpent, He kills the serpent, for the serpent made out of the rod swallowed up the other serpents.” This symbolic event is further explained in St Augustine’s sixth sermon where he said, ” the serpent signifies death, and that Moses’ rod was changed into the serpent because our Lord took upon himself death for us.”. So a few people may have witnessed it but they are gone. The "S" represented salvation, and the cross represented the sacrifice made by Jesus on the cross. The Leviathan was a terrible sea monster spoken of in the Hebrew Bible. Like you I have come to realize that there is an amalgamation to all of history. Whoever looked at the serpent would know that the wrath of God was turned away. God loves the sinner but hates the sin. Jesus is God, the Son of God, the Son of Man. I love it. The bite that people experienced from these ultra-poisonous serpents corresponds to sin. The coin was originally named joachimsthaler, and later abbreviated to thaler. The serpent on the cross was still worshiped up to the 7th century in England under the Druids. To the victor goes the history…and most is a pack of lies! Blending holidays to the same day so Christian, heathen, gentile and all would at least be partying on the same day…as Christianity slowly worked over the years to make it only about Christianity. The ancient gnostics were the real christ-ians aqnd thats why they lived out on their own away from organozed religion and stupid animal sacrifices. That became Christianity. As we know, most snakes are harmless and shy of man, and this was a perfect cover for the Devil. In some versions, a third crossbar crosses the staff lower down, at a 45-degree angle. As Saint John had magically said, “The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. Welcome to the Gnostic Warrior by Moe Bedard. Lifted Up: Serpent on a Cross. (See also Medical Cross), The Rod of Asclepius is similar to the caduceus, the sign for the Greek god Hermes; the ancient astrological symbol for Mercury; gods of commerce and thieves; and later became associated with alchemy. It wasn’t the Jews who had actually symbolically crucified Jesus to the cross at Golgatha (Place of the skull), but Roman soldiers. ‘In this manner, Augustine and his Followers are described by Bede, to have come into the Presence of King Æthelbert. The threat that we faced and are currently facing is with fallen angels. Even today, the serpent is seen as a symbol of many things, from eternal love to good luck. The bible was called the HELIOS BIBLIOS, meaning the SUN papers. However we must be careful to worship Christ and not the cross, because many years after the event in the wilderness, some Isrealites started worshipping the bronze serpent (as an idol), as if it had saved them, when in fact it was God who saved them, using that means. Serpents are widely worshipped by Pagans, as well as many other earth-centered groups. Man Moe…amazing reporting. What do the symbolize? This name dated back to 1520, when coins were first minted using silver from a mine in Joachimsthal (Brandenburg, then part of the Kingdom of Bohemia, about 70 km north-east of Berlin). In a sense, the symbol of the serpent represented Gnosis in the highest sense, which would equate to human godlike status and the equivalent of a Christ or the messiah. The Jews would be the instigators, and the Romans the executors, which makes them both accomplices. According to Greek Mythology, eventually the Good Serpent Ophis would be dethroned by his grandfather, the God of chaos and darkness, Kronos (Saturn or Satan) and the goddess of fertility and war, Rhea (Saturn’s Moon). Christians therefore might view the Serpent Cross as a crucifixion of the serpent thereby showing victory over the Devil. They looked at each other, flummoxed. For most people, these slithery beasts symbolize evil, death, the devil, and all things scary and dark. All of this seems rather unfair on the dumb snake, whose nature is to prey on other living things, just as the eagle does. ", The serpent as an instrument of the Devil: John 8:44, Rom. While that may be true, snake symbolism carries way more meaning for many different cultures than simply being evil. Your absolutly right. The cult of Serapis had originated from the Greco-Egyptian priesthood under the Ptolemies, and the testimony of Pausanias says the temples of Serapis were the most famous at Alexandria, and the most ancient at Memphis. Do I think there’s something wrong with picking one or two days to recognize the One that took upon the sin of the world? The story of its defeat alludes to battles by heroes against sea serpents that can be found in Mesopotamian, Hindu and Norse mythology. This symbol has appeared in Egyptian texts relating to the underworld where ouroboros symbolizes the cycle of life and death. Find all the signs in the Abraham Tablets if you can, some easy, then perhaps you will want to talk more to me. Legal? But in this case the heads are adorning a cross, which already represents salvation, so this is a curious combination. A full exhaustive parallel of everything they did to incorporate all religions into one Universal Church would be very interesting…and unbelievable to most…and extremely damaging to Christians.Thanks again Moe…my little pea brain is spinning… Gnosis rules. Where do you find the time and energy to keep up this web page? The Serpent wrapped around the Tau cross can be spelled in the English alphabet either as ST or as TS. Putting a circle around the cross to include sun worship. I’m sure we can all agree that “establishment” Christianity is the same as the hierarchy structure during the Roman period involving the Jewish groups of the Pharisees, Sadducees, ect. This shape represents … The serpent is one of the most enduring symbols in the Bible. Once again you leave much to titillate and stimulate the reader. (See also Hermetic Cross). And by the way, why did the snake cross the road? The followers of Ophis were called the Ophites. Red Serpent - Dreamspell . He is a father, husband, author, martial arts black belt, and an expert in Gnosticism, the occult, and esotericism. In regards to my blog, it takes a lot of research and writing, but it is something I do for my higher self. The meaning and purpose of a problem seems to lie not in its solution but in our working at it incessantly. Celtic sea-serpent tattoos often represent a connection to the Moon – from its control over the tides to how it intervenes in lives. The snake has been the symbol of a number of deities associated with healing, such as the Greek god Asclepius (Latin: Aesculapius), son of Apollo. One interpretation is that Christ, as the second Adam, has defeated Satan and saved man. Mercy and truth meet together at the cross; righteousness and peace kiss one another in the death of Jesus. Since then, snakes have suffered the stigma of being dangerous, feared, and generally not very nice to find lurking under the bed. The book of Enoch even talks about the Son of Man. To these ancient people, the serpent had signified wisdom, intelligence, life and rebirth. 13th century Macedonian icon. The ouroboros serpent is an ancient Egyptian symbol meaning “All in all.” It is a serpent depicted in circular form eating its tail. In a sense, I had been asked to recover this history for my ancestors. For he brought home on this occasion, the life of our Lord Jesus Christ, described in one series of paintings, with which he beautified the whole interior of the church annexed to the greater monastery, in honour of the virgin mother of God. He then said to the snakes, "Go forth and multiply." From the Nile in Egypt, the African plains of Ethiopia, the deserts of Arabia, the highlands of Persia, to the plains of Syria, and to the Phoenicians or Greeks of the Mediterranean Sea and their Holy Island of Crete, to the their biblical tribes of Canaan, the land of Scotia, Ireland, Brittain and to the island of the Culdee Druids in Iona; the ancient priesthoods of these people had always venerated the serpent. The bronze serpent was a symbolic … Rokuyo - the science of lucky and unlucky days, Ancient Pagan and Modern Christian Symbolism. The black/white crescents are symbols of Osiris. It is not unusual to see a crozier with the image of a snake or serpent. But the cross itself has a much stronger association with salvation. Those who did not look to it – died. As such, sea-serpent tattoos have the added meaning of duality – life and death, yin and yang. Usually this is a totally irrational fear but common nevertheless. Your email address will not be published. The serpent hanging up high corresponds to Christ on the cross. Note: Not to be confusing, but the Kiché word, Kan, is the same spelling as the Yucatecan word for the previous day known as Net . This alone preserves us from stultifi cation and petrifi cation.1 My comments on the individual paintings are brief as my intent is to demon- strate the evolving relationship between ego and archetype that occurred within my individuation process. Propaganda has always been a great weapon in war. "We don't multiply," the snakes replied, "we're adders! Way back (way, way back) in the Garden of Eden, the Bible relates how a serpent appeared to Eve which led to the Fall of Man. For those who still doubt this attribution of the snake to death, we need only consider the other great use of the serpent in iconography, that is the Serpent of Tribulation. WHAT IS THE MEANING OF SERPENT WORSHIP AND THE SERPENT ON THE CROSS ? Required fields are marked *. 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