The Cults of Moloch & Baal

We explore the history of two demons of human sacrifice worshipped in the holy land. The cults of Moloch & Baal plunged the middle east into the ritual of child sacrifice. We learn more about them, their rituals and how these ancient abominations were eventually defeated. #moloch #baal #demon References 1. On archaeological findings of victims at Amman. J.B. Hennessey, Palestine Exploration Quarterly. 1966. 162. 2. On commandment against sacrificing to Moloch. Unknown Author, The Book of Leviticus. 18:21. 3. On Bronze Idol of Baal. Dioedorus Siculus and Ludovic Dindorf. Bibliotheca Historica Volume II. London: Nabu Press (2011) . 4. Jezebel’s demand that the Israelites convert, or face death. Jo Ann Hackett. The Oxford Guide to People and Places of the Bible. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (2004): 150. 5. Jezebel’s death. Edwin Thiele, The Mysterious Numbers of the Hebrew Kinds. Grand Rapids: Zondervan/Kregel. (1983) 6. Plutarch’s description of sacrifice to Baal. Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus, De Superstitione. 171. 7. Minotaur’s similarity to Baal. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature and General Information. London: Encyclopaedia Brittanica Company. 1911. 553. 8. On the Brazen Bull torture device at Akrigas. See Pindar and Diane Arnson Svalien. The Odes of Pindar. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1991., Pythian Ode 1. And Diodorus Siculus and Ludovic Dindorf. Biblioteca Historica, IX, London: Nabu Press 2011, 18-19. And Lucian, Volume II: Phalaris: 1. And Shiveta Singh, and Amy Tikkanen. Encyclopaedia Britannica Biographies. History Reference Center 3/1/2012. For more info Check out our other Videos on Magic & the Occult. Magic in Ancient Greece Evil Magic in Rome History of Witchcraft Q&A