The book explains the seminal relationship between Astronomy Myth, & Modern Religion. The book shows that ancient Myth/Religion was, in fact, a written record of the celestial movements within the Cosmos, under the Type of Mythical Deities. The author uses the History of Jesus Christ within the Gospels as a means of showing the astronomical correlations between the life of the Christ & the movements of the Solar Sun. He also makes Celestial comparisons to Adam & Eve, & other biblical personages/sagas. Included within the book, is a compendium of Astronomical terms & statistics, that will assist the reader in navigating the book. Also included are lists that correlate the planets/stars with names of the most popular ancient Deities. A glossary is included, which defines the meanings of the various Astronomical/Astrological terms used in the Book. A helpful Appendix & Index are included within the Book. Ordering information: Rare Books Distributor, P.O. Box 7072, Columbus, OH 43205, phone 614-258-7570, or FAX 614-258-2722.

This is the fourth book of a 4-book series of books on the subject of Astro-theology. Astro-Theology is defined as religious theology structured in reflection of ancient star lore. The premise being, that the ancients of various cultures, including the cultures of the Near East region, formed much of their tribal and cultural mythologies based on the anthropomorphizing of the risings, transits, settings, and occultations of the cosmic lights. The cosmic lights were fashioned by the ancient ones as deities, warriors, demons, and other various appellations. The risings of the heavenly lights were recorded as births in the ancient star lore, the transits signified the life-span of the personified star-characters, the settings of the stars signified the death and/or imprisonment of these mythic cosmic figures. The occultations were, at times, an indication of battle or defeat or triumph of one starry light (personified mythical figure) over its rival. As the cultures advanced over the millennia, and religion slowly evolved from within, the mythological star-stories became the basis for the evolving religious lore of these cultures, and thus many of the signs and symbols of ancient star-lore remain today as fundamental components within the theology of our modern religions. This book deals with the unveiling of the astro-theological symbolisms and myths yet current within modern religion. This is the 2nd Edition of the book. All of the essential information of the 1st edition remains, with much improved clarity I believe. Astro-theology, being that it is based on the science of astronomy, can, at times, be a very intricate study. This is why I have written the book in a series of four books which incrementally delves into this interesting and sometimes challenging arena. I have added much information to this 2nd edition that is not found in the 1st edition. I am confident that this edition will serve to rise the reader to a much more advanced understanding of this subject. Malik H Jabbar

How To Get Rid of Jesus: Prove He Didn't Exist! A popular question posed by Christians today asks, "WWJD?" - which stands for, "What Would Jesus Do?" For more and more Skeptics of Christianity, however, the answer to this question is, "JDNE" - which stands for, "Jesus did not exist!" In this volume, edited by prominent Internet apologist James Patrick Holding, a team of Christian authors provide a series of essays giving detailed answers to those who argue for the "Christ myth." Though rejected by mainstream scholars, this theory continues to grow in popularity among popular writers and Internet antagonists. The need for Christians to be ready to give an answer to it will only become more urgent. "Here's a clear and compelling rebuttal to fallacious claims that keep resurfacing in books and on the Internet. It's well-researched, expertly presented, and ultimately convincing." - Lee Strobel, author, The Case for the Real Jesus

“Darlison elucidates the zodiac’s significant place in the Gospels, most specifically in the Book of Mark . . . An intriguing leap into faith” (Kirkus Reviews). For millennia the world has been driven by the differences between the great patriarchal religions. Western civilization—or Christendom, as it was once called—received its values and its confidence from a belief in God, the Father, and Jesus, his only son. But what if this conviction were founded on an error? Who is the man in the factually inconsistent Gospel stories? And who is the man who makes a brief appearance carrying a jar of water? This extraordinary study by a Unitarian minister suggests that Jesus never existed historically; he was simply a representation of an astrological theology—a representation, simply put, of the zodiac sign of Aquarius. In The Gospel & the Zodiac, Rev. Bill Darlison demonstrates that all the other signs are present too, in perfect zodiacal order. The Gospel story is not the product of historians or eyewitnesses, but an older, mystical text produced by an ancient, esoteric school as a guide to the Age of Pisces. Every bit as revelatory and controversial as it sounds, The Gospel & the Zodiac will shake up the religious status quo, and in doing so, provide both a new look at a religious icon and a deeper understanding of the faith that binds millions together. “Darlison begins by looking at different scholarly approaches to the gospels, then outlines his astrological interpretation logically and lucidly, matching the zodiacal signs to the narrative of Mark.” —Fortean Times