Ep. 3 Divine Intermediaries
Download MP3In this episode of the Truth and Shadow podcast, host BT delves into the second temple period of Judaism and its profound influence on the Christian world. He explores various sects, mystical texts, and esoteric practices from this era, emphasizing their impact on modern occultism and spiritual enlightenment. BT discusses the concept of the two powers in heaven, the influence of Greek philosophy, and the evolution of Jewish theology. He also highlights the role of hermeticism, a philosophical and religious movement that adopted practices from second temple literature, in shaping Western esotericism and modern magical systems.
Creators and Guests

Guest
Dr. Heather Lynn
Dr. Heather Lynn is an internationally recognized author and researcher of ancient mysteries, suppressed knowledge, and symbols. Her work investigates how past civilizations used ritual, myth, and cosmology to encode transformation, and how the search for meaning continues to be shaped by those ancient forces.

Guest
Mike Ricksecker
Author, Researcher, and Filmmaker, featured on Travel Channel's The Alaska Triangle, History Channel's Ancient Aliens and The UnXplained, Animal Planet's The Haunted, Gaia TV, and more! Director and Producer of The Shadow Dimension docu-series.
