No, Judaism is not the worship of Saturn

Summary

In this video, scholar Dan Mlen critiques the claims linking Judaism and the Star of David to Saturn. He argues that the hexagon on Saturn, discovered in 1984, has no historical connection to the Star of David, which originated as a geometric design in Judaism. Mlen dismisses associations of the Star of David with the number 666 and the black cube, emphasizing that these interpretations stem from modern esotericism rather than authentic religious practices. He also clarifies that the term 'Sabbath' derives from the Hebrew word for 'rest,' not from Saturn. Overall, he labels these connections as misguided and misinformed.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Star of David is often misrepresented as a symbol of Saturn, but this connection is unfounded.
• 😀 Saturn's hexagon was discovered in 1984 through imagery from the Voyager spacecraft, but has no historical ties to the Star of David.
• 😀 The Star of David's origins date back nearly 2,000 years, initially as a geometric design in Judaism.
• 😀 The association of the Star of David with Saturn is primarily a modern esoteric interpretation, not rooted in historical fact.
• 😀 The number 666 is often misinterpreted; it specifically refers to the 'number of the beast' in Revelation and is not related to the Star of David.
• 😀 The black cube, associated with Saturn, is a modern symbolism and not related to Jewish practices or beliefs.
• 😀 There is no theological connection between the word 'Saturn' and 'Sabbath'; 'Sabbath' derives from the Hebrew root meaning 'to cease' or 'to rest.'
• 😀 Claims linking the Sabbath to Saturn are inaccurate and reflect a misunderstanding of religious terminology.
• 😀 The black band wrapped during worship is misinterpreted; it is not specifically symbolic of Saturn.
• 😀 Overall, the claims made in the video are described as misguided and lacking a basis in Jewish tradition or theology.

Q & A

What does the speaker claim about the Star of David?

The speaker claims that the Star of David is an ancient symbol of Saturn, linking its geometric design to Saturn's hexagon.

When was Saturn's hexagon discovered?

Saturn's hexagon was discovered in 1984 after the Voyager spacecraft's flyby in 1980-1981.

How long has the Star of David been used in Judaism?

The Star of David has been used in Judaism for almost 2,000 years, initially as a geometric design and later as a symbol in cabalistic Judaism.

What does the speaker say about the number 666?

The speaker asserts that the number 666 is directly related to the biblical 'number of the beast' and not just coincidental occurrences of the number three.

What modern symbol is associated with Saturn according to the speaker?

The Black Cube is identified as a modern symbol associated with Saturn, though the speaker argues it has no historical connection to the Star of David.

Is there a connection between the words 'Saturn' and 'Sabbath'?

The speaker denies any etymological connection between 'Saturn' and 'Sabbath', explaining that 'Sabbath' comes from the Hebrew root 'Shabbat', meaning to cease or rest.

What does the speaker claim about the black band worn during worship?

The speaker claims that the black band symbolizes Saturn, but this interpretation is said to be misinformed.

How does the speaker characterize the arguments presented in the video?

The speaker characterizes the arguments as laughably misinformed and misguided rhetoric unrelated to the historical use of the Star of David in Judaism.

What does the speaker suggest about Saturn's association with winter?

The speaker suggests that black is associated with Saturn due to the dark and cold nature of winter, which symbolizes death and less light.

What does the speaker conclude about the video they are analyzing?

The speaker concludes that the video's claims have no basis in fact and are completely inaccurate regarding their relation to Judaism.