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Episode · Stuff They Don't Want You To Know · 2024-03-27

Books mentioned on A History of the Antichrist

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What is the nature of good and evil? For some, it’s a matter of shifting perspective.

Ben Bowlin recommended Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and others, and discussed The Book of Daniel by Michael D. Matlock, Left Behind by Tim LaHaye and others, and Dogma by Kevin Smith. Also mentioned: Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin and The Gunslinger by Stephen King.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Rosemary's Baby

    Ira Levin · at 2:02 · mentioned 2 times

    Discussed
    “it's weird to think of it as between non-fiction and fiction because think in Rosemary's Baby just in terms of Son Of The Devil is like the Antichrist”
    Speaker A History of the Antichrist 2024-03-27 Listen at 2:02
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. The Gunslinger

    Stephen King · at 11:41

    The Gunslinger by Stephen King is the iconic first volume in the sprawling Dark Tower series, introducing readers to Roland Deschain, the last gunslinger, as he relentlessly pursues the mysterious Man in Black across a desolate, surreal landscape.

    Discussed
    “I picture of the man in Black from the Gunslinger”
    Speaker A History of the Antichrist 2024-03-27 Listen at 11:41
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. The Book of Daniel

    Michael D. Matlock · at 12:30

    The Book of Daniel is a biblical text containing apocalyptic visions, prophecies, and narratives concerning Jewish history and faith.

    Discussed
    “if you go back to Jewish Traditions The Book of Daniel that was written like 167 BCE Loosely then the author there predicts that there will be what they call a final persecutor arising”
    Ben Bowlin A History of the Antichrist 2024-03-27 Listen at 12:30
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  4. Left Behind

    Tim LaHaye; Jerry B. Jenkins · at 23:47 · mentioned 2 times

    Left Behind by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B.

    Discussed
    “well but again like baby the Left Behind series Paul Paul was mentioning that before we even started rolling”
    Ben Bowlin A History of the Antichrist 2024-03-27 Listen at 23:47
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  5. Good Omens

    Terry Pratchett; Neil Gaiman · at 53:37

    Good Omens is a humorous fantasy novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman that follows the attempts of an angel and a demon to prevent the coming of the Antichrist.

    Recommended
    “uh good omens um the the Terry pract and Neil gaimon series that is also a really delightful TV series as well the the book rather came first”
    Ben Bowlin A History of the Antichrist 2024-03-27 Listen at 53:37
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  6. Dogma

    Kevin Smith · at 53:55

    Dogma is a satirical fantasy comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith that humorously critiques religious institutions, theological concepts, and dogmatic belief systems through the journey of modern-day prophets and celestial beings.

    Discussed
    “um and maybe even to a lesser degree in like Kevin Smith's Dogma”
    Ben Bowlin A History of the Antichrist 2024-03-27 Listen at 53:55
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible
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