Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"The zeitgeist one is definitely the most true. I honestly think that every single, every single mythical story that exists comes from humans original fascination with the sky, and are visible God this on. And then everything else just kinda comes from eating mushrooms, the smoking weed." — Ben Kissel
"The idea is that you take that, you know, Jesus as the sun, God's sun, God's sun, sun, Jesus Christ." — Ben Kissel
"Well, this is, again, I want to say, as we've done many times on this podcast, this is only dipping your toe into a concept that is just fucking books and books and books deep." — Marcus Parks
The episode embarks on an extensive examination of the origins of the Jesus myth, presenting multiple theories that challenge traditional religious narratives. The hosts delve into astrological interpretations, suggesting that the birth story of Jesus aligns with celestial events, particularly the winter solstice and the positioning of stars and constellations like Sirius and Orion's Belt. This perspective posits that many religious narratives are allegorical representations of astronomical phenomena and the cycles of nature, with Jesus as a personification of the sun.
Further exploration extends into mythological parallels, drawing comparisons between the Jesus story and older myths from various cultures, such as Horus, Tammuz, and Mithra. The discussion touches upon pseudohistorical theories, including those presented by David Icke, which explore concepts of reptilian bloodlines, ancient alien intervention, and secret societies like the Nazareans and the Illuminati, all supposedly contributing to the construction and dissemination of religious narratives for control.
The podcast also dissects the Gospels themselves, examining the potential for textual borrowing and inconsistencies among the four canonical accounts. Theories suggest that the Gospels were written at staggered times after the supposed age of Jesus and may have been influenced by earlier traditions or even "stolen" from one another. The overarching theme is that many foundational religious stories are allegories or composite narratives that have evolved over centuries, rather than literal historical records.