Astral Worship

"Astral Worship" by J. H. Hill is an analytical exploration into the historical connections between ancient astronomical beliefs and current religious practices. This book asserts that present-day Christianity has roots from earlier forms of astral worship, focusing on how ancient people worshipped imagined gods linked to celestial bodies like the sun. Hill suggests ancient religions, full of astrology and sun-based gods, were earlier models and building blocks for today's religious beliefs. It argues that religious practices came from interpreting astronomy allegorically rather than from divine messages. Hill explains how ancient people turned the movements of stars and planets into gods, significantly impacting their religious stories. This sets up an examination of how religious beliefs have changed, highlighting how the same astrological symbols and concepts shaped humanity's view of the universe.