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In 2011, a critical edition of "''The Two Babylons''" was published. Although Hislop's work is extensively footnoted, some commentators (in particular Ralph Woodrow) have stated that the document contains numerous misconceptions, fabrications, logical fallacies, unsubstantiated conspiracy theories, and grave factual errors. | In 2011, a critical edition of "''The Two Babylons''" was published. Although Hislop's work is extensively footnoted, some commentators (in particular Ralph Woodrow) have stated that the document contains numerous misconceptions, fabrications, logical fallacies, unsubstantiated conspiracy theories, and grave factual errors. | ||
The Jehovah's Witnesses periodical The Watchtower frequently published excerpts from it until the 1980s. The thesis of "The Two Baylons" has also featured prominently in the conspiracy theories of racist groups such as The Covenant, The Sword, and the Arm of the Lord and other fringe groups. Author and conspiracy theorist David Icke incorporates Hislop's claims about Semiramis into his book The Biggest Secret, claiming that Semiramis played a key role in the establishment of a global conspiracy run by Reptilian aliens, whom he asserts is secretly controlling humanity. | The Jehovah's Witnesses periodical The Watchtower frequently published excerpts from it until the 1980s. The thesis of "The Two Baylons" has also featured prominently in the conspiracy theories of racist groups such as The Covenant, The Sword, and the Arm of the Lord and other fringe groups. Author and conspiracy theorist David Icke incorporates Hislop's claims about Semiramis into his book The Biggest Secret, claiming that Semiramis played a key role in the establishment of a global conspiracy run by Reptilian aliens, whom he asserts is secretly controlling humanity.<ref>{{Wikipedia Reference}}</ref> | ||
As a result, it is not surprising that "The Two Babylons" continues to be widly respected within the message, even though such respect is not deserved. | As a result, it is not surprising that "The Two Babylons" continues to be widly respected within the message, even though such respect is not deserved. | ||
=Quotes by William Branham= | =Quotes by William Branham= | ||