Episode
The Anatomy of Simon Magus: The Sin of Simony Exposed
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- Selling Jesus
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- May 30, 2026
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- 2588
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Summary
Read the book for free. This episode provides an overview of an anonymous work from 1700 called The Anatomy of Simon Magus . It's an examination of simony, defining it as the corrupt practice of buying or selling spiritual things or church offices. The author offers a "surgical exposure" of how corruption manifests through bribery, social favors, and self-interested service, warning that such actions invalidate the spiritual authority of the clergy. By dissecting both the historical context of the 1700s and modern analogs, the work serves as a moral autopsy intended to preserve the purity of the Church. It cautions that those who enter the ministry through financial or deceptive means are usurpers rather than true servants of Christ. Generated by NotebookLM, curated by Andrew Case. sellingjesus.org | thedoreanprinciple.org | copy.church