The Beast From the Earth | The Two Babylons by A. Hislop

In this Section of The Two Babylons, Alexander Hislop turns to the prophetic imagery of Revelation 13 and examines the second beast that rises from the earth.

Hislop explores the relationship between biblical prophecy, religious authority, and the historical development of the papal system. What does this beast represent? Why does it appear with two horns like a lamb, yet speak as a dragon? And what significance does this imagery hold in understanding the conflict between outward professions of faith and the exercise of religious power?

Drawing upon Scripture, historical interpretation, and Hislop’s investigation into the origins of religious traditions, this chapter invites listeners to examine the claims of religious institutions in the light of the Word of God.

“And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him…” — Revelation 13:12 (KJV)

Continue the journey through the prophetic history of 'The Two Babylons' as we investigate the symbols, powers, and historical developments Hislop believes are revealed in the pages of Scripture.

The Beast from the Sea

The Two Babylons — A. Hislop

A symbol rises from the pages of prophecy—mysterious, powerful, and deeply connected to the religious and political history of the world.

In this powerful section of The Two Babylons, A. Hislop examines the prophetic Beast from the Sea, tracing its imagery, symbolism, and historical significance through the development of ancient and ecclesiastical systems.

Step into the pages of a work that seeks to uncover the connections between prophecy, paganism, Babylon, Rome, and the religious powers that shaped Western history.

This is a reading of Hislop's original work, allowing the author’s words and arguments to speak for themselves.

In this section, A. Hislop examines the prophetic symbolism of Revelation 12 and the Great Red Dragon. He traces its imagery through Scripture and ancient religious traditions, connecting it to the historical development of Babylonian religion and its later manifestations within the Roman system.