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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

First Book of the Year, Audible Book Review: The Return of the Gods by Jonathan Cahn

WOW! Want to know why America is so divided today? Read this book.
The Return of the Gods
By: Jonathan Cahn
Narrated by: Lawrence Richardson


Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
Release date: 09-06-22
Publisher: Frontline
Genre: Christian Spiritual Growth
My Rating: 4.75 of 5.0 Overall; Story 4.75; Narration 5.0.


Publisher's Summary
In The Return of the Gods, Cahn takes the listener on a journey from an ancient parable, the ancient inscriptions in Sumer, Assyria, and Babylonia that become the puzzle pieces behind what is taking place in our world to this day, specifically in America.
The mystery involves the gods. Who are they? What are they? And is it possible that these beings, whose origins are from ancient times, are the unseen catalysts of modern culture?
Is it possible that these gods lie behind the most pivotal events, forces, and movements taking place in our nation and around the world at this very moment? Are the gods at this very moment transforming our culture, our children, our lives, and America itself?
Could this mystery have even determined the exact days on which Supreme Court decisions had to be handed down?
What is the Dark Trinity?
Is it possible that what we in the modern world take as nothing more than ancient mythology could actually possess a reality beyond our fathoming?
Who is the Possessor? The Enchanter? The Destroyer? And the Sorceress?
Could a sign that has appeared all over America and the world be linked to the gods of Mesopotamia? And if so, what does it actually mean?
Could the gods have returned to New York City and an ancient mythology played out on the streets in real time?
Is it possible that the gods lie behind everything from what appears on our computer monitors, our televisions and movie screens; to the lessons given in our classrooms; to the breakdown of the family; to wokism; to the occult; to our addictions; to the Supreme Court; to cancel culture; to children's cartoons; to every force and factor that has transformed the parameters of gender; to that which appears in our stores, on our T-shirts, and on our coffee mugs—to that which is, at this very moment, transforming America and much of the world? Is it possible that behind all these things are ancient mysteries that go back to the Middle East and ancient Mesopotamia? This and so much more, most of which we can't even reveal in this description, will be uncovered.
Is it possible that the gods are even affecting your life right now? How can you recognize it? And what can you do about it?
The Return of the Gods is not only one of the most explosive books you'll ever listen to but also one of the most profound. It will reveal the most stunning secrets and truths behind what is happening before your eyes in America and the nations. You will see things, even in your world, in a whole new light. With such chapters as “The House of Spirits,” “The Avatar,” “The Masters,” “The Deep Magic,” and “The Day of the Goddess,” The Return of the Gods will take listeners on a fascinating, unforgettable, and mind-blowing journey that will leave them stunned and with the ability to see the world as they never have before.
Be prepared to be blown away as you open up Jonathan Cahn's most explosive book ever, The Return of the Gods!
©2022 Jonathan Cahn (P)2022 Frontline


Review:
This book presents many details from Israel’s past that relate to America’s history and current events. Jonathan Cahn explains how America pushed God away (removing prayer from schools and the ten commandments from public buildings) and allowed the ancient gods Baal, Molech, and Isis/Ishtar to move into the ‘house’. Cahn outlines how the move toward these demon gods brought an opening to sexual promiscuity, open sex (on media), and also the ‘sacrifice’ of babies by the method of abortion. More recently we have seen an increase in identity confusion, denial of reality, censorship, and cancel culture. Cahn ties these all to the movement away from the Christian Judaeo God towards these lesser, pagan gods.

I am a firm believer of one true God and have always chosen to say there are no other gods. On the other hand, I do believe in spiritual beings and recognize that there are demons of greater and lesser standing (thanks to Frank Peretti novels that made this clear to me and Ephesians). I am always awed by Cahn’s books by reason of the matching elements he shows between the past of Israel and the present of America.

Cahn may do massive amounts of research, but I believe that his insights are aided by the inspiration of God. There are too many parallels and coincidences to be nothing less than God incidences in my opinion. There are some repeated lines in the book which made me feel like someone rushed the editing. That is unfortunate but didn’t detract from the powerful impact of the work.

In the epilogue, which was added due to an event that occurred shortly before publication, Cahn notes there may be some turning points for America. I don’t think that Cahn can give a strategic plan for how to accomplish that in such a divided society. But he does encourage Christ followers to pray and live their lives in a fashion that shows God’s love and grace. If we want to save the America we have known and loved, the one that was founded on Christian values, we may have to stand and fight while we also kneel and pray. I highly recommend this book and author.

Audio Notes: Lawrence Richardson does a very fine job of narrating this work. I have listened to Cahn’s preaching and sharing and I really felt like Richardson captured the same intensity. I appreciated the audio experience.

Source: 12/31/22 Audible Credit. This qualifies for 2023TBR, 2023Audiobook, and 2023Alphabet goals.

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