Isaiah Chapter 3 was originally written in GReek.

I pick up at 1 hr 11:43.

His special guest enters the video at that point.

“The Greeks were influencing the world before Alexander the Great.”

Psalms are Greek.

Musaeus of Athens is a Moses figure.
He’s a Moses figure and a Davidic figure.

This is a SURPRISE ! ! !

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6 months ago
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6 months ago
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6 months ago
The truth is coming out slowly…

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6 months ago
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Hebrew Bible /
Hebrew Torah to Greek Torah ? ? ? ?Ptolemy II Philadelphus reign: 284 BCE to 246 BCE |No Reason to have it in Greek before Then ? ? ?

Thank you.

Gnostic Informant

There is a coin of Iao/Yao/Yahweh depicted as Zeus holding an eagle.
4th century BCE (Persian period)

Greece was influential in the east (and the Middle East) before Alex the Great

Here’s another coin. Instead of Yao, he says this one says Yahweh. And there is a second coin, same thing.

Diodorus says Iao is the God of Moses, a syncrenistic God.
Macrobius mentions this too.

Ambrosius Theodosius Macrobius (flourished ad 400) was a Latin grammarian and philosopher whose most important work is the Saturnalia, the last known example of the long series of symposia headed by the Symposium of Plato.

Chaldean oracles say Iao is the name of Bacchus.

Herodotus, Book 1 of the Persian Wars, 199
Cyrene the highest part of Libya which the nomads inhabited.

Barca, an Ancient Greek City in northeastern Libya

STEEFEN: So, with Hebrews in Libya before Alex the Great, Hebrews were under Greek influence.

Gnostic Informant:
During the Persian Period, according to Herodotus, Persian Wars, Book IV, the Persians went to Bacca and took the Ionians and the Greeks out and moved them to Batria where there were Greek cities there. That’s why when Alex got there he was seen as a liberator.

Then he tells a story from Aerian.

The first time Abraham and Moses are mentioned is Hecataeus of Abdero, then Manethos.

Hecataeus of Abdera or of Teos, was a Greek historian who flourished in the 4th century BC. Though none of his works survive, his writings are attested by later authors in various fragments, in particular his Aegyptica, a work on the society and culture of the Egyptians, and his On the Hyperboreans. Wikipedia

Hebrews left Ancient Israel to go to Elephantine in the 500s find papyri that do not mention Abraham, Noah, Moses, David, and more–480 BCE.

Herodotus reports that during the reign of Pelsistratus at Athens, the scholar Onomacritus collected and arranged the oracles of Musaeus–Oracles of Moses.

Nusaeus of Athens (Moses) was the son of Orpheus.

EUSEBIUS IDENTIFIES MUSAEUS WITH MOSES THE JEWISH LAW BRINGER. That is Museaeus’legacy.

So the Torah takes Musaeus of Athens and fictionalizes him in Greek, not Hebrew, into a lawgiver out of Egypt.

Pick up at 1:57:19

@Stephen
“Actual Hebrew scholars will laught at this.”
Comment 6 of Other Relevant Issues, Very Advanced Topic…

@Robert
Ammon makes a wild claims about the Hebrew of the Torah being a translation of the LXX.
Comment 10 of Other Relevant Issues, Very Advanced Topic…

Who is the god Iao?

Chat said:

The god Iao is a complex figure whose identity has been interpreted differently across various cultures and time periods. The name “Iao” is often associated with ancient Jewish, Gnostic, and Hellenistic traditions. Here are the primary contexts in which Iao appears:
1. Jewish and Hellenistic Contexts

Tetragrammaton Connection: Iao is sometimes identified as a representation of the Tetragrammaton (YHWH), the sacred four-letter name of God in the Hebrew Bible. The name may be a transliteration or abbreviation of YHWH, pronounced in Greek as “Iao” or “Iaō.”
Syncretism: During the Hellenistic period, Jewish monotheistic beliefs sometimes merged with Greek traditions. Iao was occasionally equated with Zeus, reflecting the attempt to link the Hebrew God with the supreme deity of Greek religion.

2. Gnostic Tradition

In Gnostic cosmology, Iao appears as one of the names for Yaldabaoth, the demiurge. The demiurge is a subordinate god who creates the material world, often portrayed as ignorant or malevolent in Gnostic texts.
Iao is sometimes depicted as one of the archons, spiritual rulers of the material realm, often in opposition to the higher, true God.

3. Magical and Mystical Contexts

Magical Texts: In Greco-Roman magical papyri, Iao appears frequently as an invocation or magical name, often alongside other divine epithets.
Mystical Interpretations: The name Iao was used in mystical or esoteric traditions to access divine power, sometimes combined with other sacred names to form powerful incantations.

4. Christian Gnosticism

Some Gnostic Christians viewed Iao as a misunderstood or incomplete representation of God, differing from the ineffable true God of their belief system. This interpretation reflects their broader critique of mainstream Jewish and Christian theological frameworks.

Symbolism

The name Iao often carries connotations of divine authority, creative power, and mystery. Its use in various traditions reflects both reverence and reinterpretation of ancient Jewish theological concepts in broader cultural and spiritual contexts.

Would you like to explore any specific tradition or source regarding Iao?

Chat said:

The god Iao in the Jewish and Hellenistic context is an intriguing figure, especially given the blending of Jewish monotheism with Hellenistic polytheistic traditions. Let’s address each of your questions:
1. Did Iao create the world and humans in the Hellenistic context?

In the Hellenistic context, Iao is often associated with the supreme creator God due to his identification with the Hebrew God (YHWH). However, his role as a world creator depends on the source:

Jewish-Hellenistic Syncretism: Iao, equated with YHWH, is often viewed as the creator of the cosmos and humanity, similar to the biblical account in Genesis. This perspective aligns with Jewish monotheistic traditions but was reinterpreted within Greek philosophical frameworks.

Gnostic Interpretations: In some Gnostic traditions influenced by Hellenistic thought, Iao was seen as a demiurge—a subordinate deity responsible for creating the material world. Here, the creation is imperfect or flawed, as the demiurge lacks knowledge of the true, ineffable God.

2. Was there a flood story in the Hellenistic Iao tradition?

Flood narratives are not directly associated with Iao in surviving Hellenistic-Jewish texts. However, the broader Jewish tradition of the flood (as in the story of Noah) would likely have been attributed to Iao when he was equated with YHWH.

In Gnostic myths where Iao appears as a demiurge, the flood story is sometimes reinterpreted to highlight the conflict between the true God and the demiurge’s actions.

Noah Character: In Jewish tradition, Noah is the flood hero. If the Hellenistic syncretism identified Iao with YHWH, Noah’s role and the flood story would likely be preserved without significant change, though no specific Hellenistic Noah figure is attested.

3. Was there a Moses story? If so, what is the summary?

Yes, the Moses story is central to Jewish tradition and would have been carried into the Hellenistic context, with Iao identified as the God who guided Moses. Here’s a brief summary of the story:

Exodus and Revelation: Moses, chosen by Iao (YHWH), leads the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after a series of miraculous plagues. At Mount Sinai, Moses receives the Torah, including the Ten Commandments, directly from Iao. This event establishes the covenant between God and the Israelites.

Hellenistic Retellings: In Hellenistic Jewish works like the writings of Philo of Alexandria and the historian Josephus, Moses is portrayed as a philosopher, lawgiver, and divine emissary. Iao is emphasized as the supreme, rational deity revealing his will through Moses.

4. This god Iao appears in how many countries and when?

Countries and Spread:

Judea/Israel: Originates as a name for the God of Israel (YHWH).
Egypt: Found in Hellenistic Jewish communities in Alexandria. Iao is often equated with the Egyptian god Amun or Zeus-Amun.
Greece and Rome: Iao appears in magical texts and syncretic traditions, equated with Zeus or used as a divine name in Greco-Roman mystical practices.
Syria and Mesopotamia: Appears in mystical traditions influenced by both Jewish and Babylonian religious ideas.

Timeline:

3rd–1st Century BCE: Hellenistic syncretism integrates Iao into Greek and Egyptian religious systems.
1st–4th Century CE: Gnostic texts and Greco-Roman magical papyri frequently invoke Iao as a divine name or demiurge.

Conclusion

In the Hellenistic context, Iao is a hybrid figure combining the Jewish God with Greek and Egyptian traditions. While he may have retained associations with world creation, flood narratives, and Moses, these stories were adapted to fit the philosophical and spiritual frameworks of the time.

Would you like deeper insights into the flood story or Moses’ portrayal in Hellenistic literature?

Chat said:

Musaeus of Athens, often identified as a mythical or semi-mythical figure, holds a significant connection to the divine name Iao in the context of mystical and Orphic traditions. Let’s explore this connection:
Who is Musaeus of Athens?

Musaeus, traditionally considered a son or disciple of the legendary poet Orpheus, is described as an ancient seer, poet, and mystic in Greek mythology. He was associated with sacred knowledge, prophecy, and the composition of hymns and oracles.
He is credited with advancing Orphic religious practices and composing mystical hymns, some of which are linked to initiatory and theurgical rituals.

The Connection to Iao

Musaeus’ association with Iao emerges through the syncretism of Orphic, Hellenistic Jewish, and mystical traditions:

Orphic Influence:
The Orphic tradition sought to understand the cosmos and the divine through mystical hymns, sacred texts, and rituals aimed at purifying the soul.
In the Hellenistic period, Orphic theology began to incorporate names and concepts from Jewish monotheism, including the divine name Iao, as a symbol of the supreme, ineffable God.

Jewish-Hellenistic Syncretism:
Jewish communities in Alexandria and other Hellenistic centers often blended their theological concepts with Greek philosophy and religion.
The divine name Iao, a transliteration of YHWH, was adopted into magical and mystical texts, sometimes appearing in Orphic hymns or magical papyri attributed to figures like Musaeus.

Mystical Texts and Hymns:
Some ancient texts, including the Greco-Roman magical papyri, invoke Iao alongside other divine names. While not directly attributed to Musaeus, these texts often draw on the same Orphic and mystical traditions to which Musaeus is linked.
Musaeus’ role as a mythical poet and prophet made him an ideal figure to attribute hymns and invocations that included Iao as a representation of the supreme divine power.

Philosophical Syncretism:
In the Hellenistic period, Musaeus and Orphic traditions were sometimes reinterpreted through Platonic philosophy, which emphasized a supreme, singular source of creation. Iao, as a monotheistic divine name, aligned with these philosophical ideals.

Historical and Mystical Role of Iao in Musaeus’ Context

As a Supreme Name: In texts influenced by Orphism and Jewish mysticism, Iao often appears as the ineffable name of God, embodying the creative and sustaining power of the universe.
As a Magical Invocation: Musaeus’ connection to Iao likely comes from his role as a mythical mystic and his association with sacred hymns and rituals that invoked divine names for spiritual ascent or cosmic understanding.

Conclusion

While there is no direct evidence of Musaeus explicitly composing hymns to Iao, the Orphic and mystical traditions he is associated with played a crucial role in integrating Iao into Hellenistic religious and magical practices. Musaeus’ legendary status as a prophet and hymnographer would have made him a fitting figure to be linked to such divine invocations in later mystical and magical traditions.