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VFTB 12/14/25: Iron and Myth 46 - The Sibylline Oracles
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- Dec 15, 2025
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Summary
CHRISTIAN ORACLES. Is that even a thing? Apparently there were Christians who adapted writings attributed to the Sibyls, prophetesses who channeled messages from the “gods.” What do we make of this? Our esteemed panel, Dr. Judd Burton ( BurtonBeyond.net ), author of Interview With the Giant ; Doug Van Dorn ( DouglasVanDorn.com ), author of Giants: Sons of the Gods ; and Brian Godawa ( Godawa.com ), best-selling author of the theological thriller Cruel Logic , and two new novels based on the period of the Maccabees in Judea, discuss the historical context, significance, and the interplay between pagan and Christian thought found in the Sibylline Oracles. We discuss the role of the Sibyls as ancient prophetesses, the legend of Nero Redivivus, and the implications of women as prophets in these texts. We also examine the cultural dynamics of the early church and how the Sibylline Oracles reflect messianic expectations and the incarnation of Christ. Overall, the discussion highlights the complexity and richness of these ancient writings and their relevance to understanding early Christian theology. Our new book The Gates of Hell is now available in paperback , Kindle , and as an audiobook at Audible ! Derek’s new book Destination: Earth , co-authored with Donna Howell and Allie Anderson, is now available in paperback , Kindle , and as an audiobook at Audible ! Follow us! X: @viewfrombunker | @sharonkgilbert | @derekgilbert Telegram: t.me/viewfromthebunker | t.me/gilberthouse | t.me/sharonsroom Substack: gilberthouse.substack.com YouTube: @GilbertHouse | @UnravelingRevelation Facebook.com/viewfromthebunker Thank you for making our Build Barn Better project a reality! If you are so led, you can help out at www.GilbertHouse.org/donate . —— Download our free app! This brings al…