Quite good NABU. I have studied enough to respect your thoughts. Going back to the original language is very important. And a challenge. Well done! Keep it up.
This was very enriching. As always the correct meaning of what was originally stated changes our entire story. Where would we be without the mistranslations or deviations from truth
This is wonderful work. Knowledge about the great early church mothers was coming to the forefront in the early 1980’s when I was a grad student in theology, but it was still considered fringe. It will always be fringe until introductory biblical classes stress that rampant misogyny defined the tradition. Thank you.
The misogyny expressed by very public, powerful people - both men and women - appears more blatant now than I’ve ever experienced in my 80 years. Surely we’re near the end of this latest round of disrespect, even though I know that learning our lessons never ends, thank goodness.
Tysm for shedding light on this! As a former catholic and now more openly spiritual person I’ve wanted to know more about the truth of women’s involvement and roles since I was young so I’m very grateful to now know where to start 🌻🤗
Ya Know, Nabu. I really like your research and writing. Especially this one on women. But, here's the thing, I spent years attending churches big on accurately exegeting passages of scripture and drawing from Greek and Hebrew. Quoting references and resources. That is how they presented themselves as authorities. I think your evocative articles would have more gravitas if you would be more academic in listing your references as an addendum to the articles. Also, in the same manner in which you do your research, I invite you to consider us your readers as having the same desire to get to the bottom line. You have given us a brief bio of yourself, which I appreciate, however, you have not given us readers a way to verify who you are. Yes, you've told us you grew up in Southern California, but no last name, no educational references, no resume. You really require a lot of trust from us based on what we read here. That's not respectful to us, especially those of us who have purchased some of you publications. Please consider this request for your credentials. Even if it is that you worked at Burger King to support your passion for learning Greek, Hebrew and ancient civilizations. Please be transparent with us. It will really be helpful for your word of mouth marketing from your readers. Thanks, PamMarkHall.com
Pam, I genuinely appreciate the thoughtful and respectful way you expressed this.
And honestly, I understand your concern completely.
We live in a time where many people present themselves as authorities online without transparency, so I do not take your request personally at all.
The truth is, my work is not coming from a position of institutional authority, academic status or theological office. I’m not trying to present myself as a priest, professor or official gatekeeper of truth. My work is simply the result of years of independent study, pattern recognition, comparative reading and deep personal fascination with ancient texts, symbolism, language and consciousness.
And you’re correct that I should probably do a better job citing sources, references and historical material more clearly within the articles themselves. That is fair criticism and something I’ve already been thinking about improving moving forward.
As for my personal identity, I choose to remain somewhat private intentionally. Not because I’m trying to deceive anyone, but because the internet can become a very strange place once visibility grows. I’ve found that keeping some separation between my personal/private life and my public writing allows me to continue the work peacefully and safely.
Ultimately, I don’t ask anyone to blindly believe me. In fact, I encourage the opposite. I hope readers investigate, question, verify, disagree, compare sources and think deeply for themselves. If my writing has value, it should withstand inquiry rather than depend on personality or credentials alone.
And honestly, some of the most meaningful insights throughout history have come from people outside institutional systems entirely.
Still, your point about transparency and references is valid, and I appreciate you taking the time to express it thoughtfully rather than dismissively.
Thank you again for reading the work and supporting it.
Being outside any hierarchal system is a wonderful thing. Bravo for you to dive deep into independent study. I do not challenge that one iota. I just want to see some kind of historical footprint for Nabu. References?
Nabu - here is what you just stated: " Ultimately, I don’t ask anyone to blindly believe me. In fact, I encourage the opposite. I hope readers investigate, question, verify, disagree, compare sources and think deeply for themselves. If my writing has value, it should withstand inquiry rather than depend on personality or credentials alone."
In order for readers to investigate, question, verify, disagree, compare sources and think deeply for themselves, then wouldn't it make sense for you to index your sources to be verified, questioned, investigated.?
Here's my personal problem. I agree with your conclusions of what you state your findings are, however, I am not able to quote you, because I cannot verify your source or that you exist. I don't trust theologians, or religious authorities, so I'm not looking for those kinds of credentials. Self taught is fine with me. But that I can not verify that you went to high school or worked a job in Southern California is what gives me the greatest pause. You can always message me privately with that info if you are more comfortable.
Nabu, I am really conflicted here. I feel you used AI to just dismiss me. I really like your posts, but I am not confident to quote you. I don't mind if you use AI in your research, but you've given us no way to verify that you are anything but an Avatar for a company of many people using AI as mouthpiece. I understand your reluctance to identify specifics about your whereabouts, accounts, etc. And I don't care if you even finished high school. But you've given us nothing to verify you are an actual person who existed in Southern California who moved to the Philippines a week ago.
I find it hard to believe. You moved to the Philippines last week and you already have a team there supporting you?
You are correct, "if your writing has value, it should withstand inquiry rather than depend on personality or credential alone." I don't trust your Persona Avatar at all, and like I said - your credentials could be that you worked at Burger King, or Food Max - I don't care about how high or low, but you need to prove you have a footprint somewhere. Can you do that? Prove you actually exist? Prove it!
I recently published a book, Awakening the Mystic: A Novel of Cosmic Love and Healing.
The main character is a yoga teacher who taps into the powers described in Pada 3 of the Yoga Sutras. But I also talk about the buried women of the Bible- especially Pope Gregory labeling Mary M as a prostitute. It is in the council records, yet few people know about her or the other female patrons of the Christ.
At book signings people ask me about it and the Gnostic gospels. People want to know. I also read your article on 'resurrection' and that is another topic I covered in my work of "fiction."
I studied with a master astrologer, Alan Oken, who taught a lot about the mystery schools.
I am glad to be connected. I look forward to going though your archives and reading your future post.
Your work sounds very aligned with many of the themes I’ve been exploring, especially the buried feminine within the biblical tradition, the mystery schools and the symbolic language hidden beneath scripture.
Mary Magdalene is one of the clearest examples of how history, theology and power structures shaped collective perception. The fact that so many people are now rediscovering these suppressed threads says a lot about where human consciousness is moving.
I also find it fascinating how many truths survive through myth, symbol and “fiction.” Sometimes fiction becomes the safest vessel for deeper realities.
And yes, the resurrection narrative feels far more layered and universal than most people were taught to see.
I’m very glad we connected as well. Your background with the Yoga Sutras, astrology and the mystery traditions gives you a very interesting lens.
If you have chance to read my book, I would be VERY interested in your take. I was walking a line to make it interesting but not too heady --- I wanted it to be accessible but also get folks thinking about the long term propaganda that is taken for fact.
Something is stirring on the consciousness horizon-- to that I say CHEERS!
This is such a deep breath taking piece with a long relieving exhale. I have been told that my soul has come from a long lineage of the ladies of the night. Not prostitues..those females who brought forth the light in the very beginning. I feel that the masculine energy is screwing not just the females along with our planet yet also themselves in such a ignorant, arrogant and very insecure way. The long held wisdom of the feminine has been erased systemically. The entire planet is being burned up by runaway light.
And thank you for not being one of the runaway lights.
Quite good NABU. I have studied enough to respect your thoughts. Going back to the original language is very important. And a challenge. Well done! Keep it up.
Thank you John I appreciate you for being here and reading what I have to share 🙏🏻❤️
This was very enriching. As always the correct meaning of what was originally stated changes our entire story. Where would we be without the mistranslations or deviations from truth
Thank you!
This is wonderful work. Knowledge about the great early church mothers was coming to the forefront in the early 1980’s when I was a grad student in theology, but it was still considered fringe. It will always be fringe until introductory biblical classes stress that rampant misogyny defined the tradition. Thank you.
Thank you for doing justice to those women. 🙏
The misogyny expressed by very public, powerful people - both men and women - appears more blatant now than I’ve ever experienced in my 80 years. Surely we’re near the end of this latest round of disrespect, even though I know that learning our lessons never ends, thank goodness.
Tysm for shedding light on this! As a former catholic and now more openly spiritual person I’ve wanted to know more about the truth of women’s involvement and roles since I was young so I’m very grateful to now know where to start 🌻🤗
Ya Know, Nabu. I really like your research and writing. Especially this one on women. But, here's the thing, I spent years attending churches big on accurately exegeting passages of scripture and drawing from Greek and Hebrew. Quoting references and resources. That is how they presented themselves as authorities. I think your evocative articles would have more gravitas if you would be more academic in listing your references as an addendum to the articles. Also, in the same manner in which you do your research, I invite you to consider us your readers as having the same desire to get to the bottom line. You have given us a brief bio of yourself, which I appreciate, however, you have not given us readers a way to verify who you are. Yes, you've told us you grew up in Southern California, but no last name, no educational references, no resume. You really require a lot of trust from us based on what we read here. That's not respectful to us, especially those of us who have purchased some of you publications. Please consider this request for your credentials. Even if it is that you worked at Burger King to support your passion for learning Greek, Hebrew and ancient civilizations. Please be transparent with us. It will really be helpful for your word of mouth marketing from your readers. Thanks, PamMarkHall.com
Pam, I genuinely appreciate the thoughtful and respectful way you expressed this.
And honestly, I understand your concern completely.
We live in a time where many people present themselves as authorities online without transparency, so I do not take your request personally at all.
The truth is, my work is not coming from a position of institutional authority, academic status or theological office. I’m not trying to present myself as a priest, professor or official gatekeeper of truth. My work is simply the result of years of independent study, pattern recognition, comparative reading and deep personal fascination with ancient texts, symbolism, language and consciousness.
And you’re correct that I should probably do a better job citing sources, references and historical material more clearly within the articles themselves. That is fair criticism and something I’ve already been thinking about improving moving forward.
As for my personal identity, I choose to remain somewhat private intentionally. Not because I’m trying to deceive anyone, but because the internet can become a very strange place once visibility grows. I’ve found that keeping some separation between my personal/private life and my public writing allows me to continue the work peacefully and safely.
Ultimately, I don’t ask anyone to blindly believe me. In fact, I encourage the opposite. I hope readers investigate, question, verify, disagree, compare sources and think deeply for themselves. If my writing has value, it should withstand inquiry rather than depend on personality or credentials alone.
And honestly, some of the most meaningful insights throughout history have come from people outside institutional systems entirely.
Still, your point about transparency and references is valid, and I appreciate you taking the time to express it thoughtfully rather than dismissively.
Thank you again for reading the work and supporting it.
- Nabu
Being outside any hierarchal system is a wonderful thing. Bravo for you to dive deep into independent study. I do not challenge that one iota. I just want to see some kind of historical footprint for Nabu. References?
Nabu - here is what you just stated: " Ultimately, I don’t ask anyone to blindly believe me. In fact, I encourage the opposite. I hope readers investigate, question, verify, disagree, compare sources and think deeply for themselves. If my writing has value, it should withstand inquiry rather than depend on personality or credentials alone."
In order for readers to investigate, question, verify, disagree, compare sources and think deeply for themselves, then wouldn't it make sense for you to index your sources to be verified, questioned, investigated.?
Here's my personal problem. I agree with your conclusions of what you state your findings are, however, I am not able to quote you, because I cannot verify your source or that you exist. I don't trust theologians, or religious authorities, so I'm not looking for those kinds of credentials. Self taught is fine with me. But that I can not verify that you went to high school or worked a job in Southern California is what gives me the greatest pause. You can always message me privately with that info if you are more comfortable.
Nabu, I am really conflicted here. I feel you used AI to just dismiss me. I really like your posts, but I am not confident to quote you. I don't mind if you use AI in your research, but you've given us no way to verify that you are anything but an Avatar for a company of many people using AI as mouthpiece. I understand your reluctance to identify specifics about your whereabouts, accounts, etc. And I don't care if you even finished high school. But you've given us nothing to verify you are an actual person who existed in Southern California who moved to the Philippines a week ago.
I find it hard to believe. You moved to the Philippines last week and you already have a team there supporting you?
You are correct, "if your writing has value, it should withstand inquiry rather than depend on personality or credential alone." I don't trust your Persona Avatar at all, and like I said - your credentials could be that you worked at Burger King, or Food Max - I don't care about how high or low, but you need to prove you have a footprint somewhere. Can you do that? Prove you actually exist? Prove it!
Please?
Hi Nabu- I am excited to find your writing.
I recently published a book, Awakening the Mystic: A Novel of Cosmic Love and Healing.
The main character is a yoga teacher who taps into the powers described in Pada 3 of the Yoga Sutras. But I also talk about the buried women of the Bible- especially Pope Gregory labeling Mary M as a prostitute. It is in the council records, yet few people know about her or the other female patrons of the Christ.
At book signings people ask me about it and the Gnostic gospels. People want to know. I also read your article on 'resurrection' and that is another topic I covered in my work of "fiction."
I studied with a master astrologer, Alan Oken, who taught a lot about the mystery schools.
I am glad to be connected. I look forward to going though your archives and reading your future post.
Thank you deeply for this message.
Your work sounds very aligned with many of the themes I’ve been exploring, especially the buried feminine within the biblical tradition, the mystery schools and the symbolic language hidden beneath scripture.
Mary Magdalene is one of the clearest examples of how history, theology and power structures shaped collective perception. The fact that so many people are now rediscovering these suppressed threads says a lot about where human consciousness is moving.
I also find it fascinating how many truths survive through myth, symbol and “fiction.” Sometimes fiction becomes the safest vessel for deeper realities.
And yes, the resurrection narrative feels far more layered and universal than most people were taught to see.
I’m very glad we connected as well. Your background with the Yoga Sutras, astrology and the mystery traditions gives you a very interesting lens.
Looking forward to exploring your work too.
Hi Nabu--
If you have chance to read my book, I would be VERY interested in your take. I was walking a line to make it interesting but not too heady --- I wanted it to be accessible but also get folks thinking about the long term propaganda that is taken for fact.
Something is stirring on the consciousness horizon-- to that I say CHEERS!
You are straight up wrong about The Madalene. She was and is the "Sacred
Whore" Archetype. All the men in the town carnally knew her. She was a sexual healing prietess. Certainly, she
healed the men who had circumcision
trauma. Hail to the Magdalene, the
Fortress. You guys gotta get over all
these disempowering rules about sex.
This is such a deep breath taking piece with a long relieving exhale. I have been told that my soul has come from a long lineage of the ladies of the night. Not prostitues..those females who brought forth the light in the very beginning. I feel that the masculine energy is screwing not just the females along with our planet yet also themselves in such a ignorant, arrogant and very insecure way. The long held wisdom of the feminine has been erased systemically. The entire planet is being burned up by runaway light.
And thank you for not being one of the runaway lights.