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Elohim Reformation

REFORMATION OF RELIGION

The Elohim Reformation, where El-Asherah and Elohim are reintroduced into mainstream or common vernacular, presents both parallels and contrasts to the Protestant Reformation. Both movements deal with restoring a perceived lost truth, challenging established authority, and reshaping theological and societal understanding, but they diverge in their methods, scope, and metaphysical implications.

Parallels Between the Elohim Reformation and the Protestant Reformation

Restoration of a Suppressed Truth

The Protestant Reformation sought to return Christianity to what reformers saw as its original teachings, emphasizing scripture (sola scriptura) over institutional church authority.

The Elohim Reformation aims to restore the worship of El-Asherah as the original divine pair, challenging the later erasure of Asherah and the transformation of Yahweh into a solitary, monotheistic deity.

Challenging Institutional Authority

The Protestant Reformation opposed the Catholic Church’s centralized authority, indulgences, and hierarchical control. Reformers like Martin Luther emphasized personal interpretation of scripture.

The Elohim Reformation challenges Deuteronomist theology, which rewrote Israelite religion to erase Asherah and consolidate Yahweh’s sole supremacy. It critiques the suppression of polytheistic and feminine aspects of divinity in favor of patriarchal monotheism.

Democratization of Spiritual Understanding

Protestant reformers translated the Bible into vernacular languages, making it accessible to common people and emphasizing individual faith.

The Elohim Reformation seeks to reintroduce Elohim, El and Asherah, into everyday spiritual consciousness, challenging the exclusivity of monotheism and reconnecting people to divine duality.

Reformation as a Break from Established Doctrine

Just as Protestantism fragmented into multiple denominations, the reintroduction of Elohim could lead to diverse theological interpretations, as people rediscover suppressed ancient traditions in new ways.

Contrasts Between the Elohim Reformation and the Protestant Reformation

Reclaiming a Polytheistic Framework vs. Reforming Monotheism

The Protestant Reformation operated within a monotheistic framework, debating grace, faith, and salvation while retaining belief in a singular God.

The Elohim Reformation challenges the foundation of monotheism itself, restoring a divine dyad that includes both masculine and feminine forces, aligning with early Canaanite and Israelite traditions.

Restoring the Divine Feminine vs. Textual Authority

Protestantism emphasized scriptural authority, often reinforcing male-dominated theological interpretations.

The Elohim Reformation restores Asherah, returning the divine feminine to spiritual consciousness and balancing the masculine-feminine duality in worship.

Quantum and Mystical Integration

The Protestant Reformation was largely rational and doctrinal, focusing on disputes over salvation, sacraments, and grace.

The Elohim Reformation incorporates Quantum Philosophy and mystical awareness, aligning with modern physics and ancient mystical traditions to redefine the divine as an interconnected, fluid, and creative force.

Reformation of Consciousness vs. Institutional Reformation

The Protestant Reformation was institutional; it led to the formation of new churches, doctrines, and nation-states defining their own versions of Christianity.

The Elohim Reformation is more metaphysical, aiming to shift consciousness, restore spiritual awareness of divine duality, and challenge the paradigm of reality itself, moving from rigid theological structures to a dynamic, Creative Flux-based spirituality.

Conclusion: A More Profound and Radical Reformation

The Protestant Reformation sought to reform a doctrine within an existing structure. The Elohim Reformation is a paradigm shift that seeks to restore an ancient and suppressed divine reality. It is not just theological but ontological, questioning the very nature of divinity, reality, and human perception.

This makes the Elohim Reformation far more radical than the Protestant Reformation. Instead of reforming Christian doctrine, it redefines the entire religious framework, restoring the divine feminine, embracing quantum spirituality, and ultimately awakening a lost divine truth that was once central to humanity’s understanding of existence.

The Call to Restore El-Asherah

The unanswered questions surrounding the promised land, the rebuilding of the Temple, and the lingering sense of incompleteness in Israel’s spiritual and historical journey point to a profound disconnection from the ancient covenant. The erasure of El-Asherah, the Divine Duad, from memory and culture has fractured the fullness of the sacred relationship once shared between the Creator and creation.

The covenant was not merely a promise of land or a structure but a harmonious relationship between the people and the divine, a balance exemplified in the unity of El and Asherah, the masculine and feminine, the transcendent and immanent. By marginalizing Asherah, Israel lost the fullness of divine balance, leaving the covenant incomplete and the path to restoration obscured.

Why Hasn’t the Covenant Been Fulfilled?

The Promised Land:

The land promised in the covenant remains contested and unfulfilled, reflecting a deeper spiritual disconnection. Without honoring the complete divine presence of El-Asherah, the covenant cannot be fully realized. The harmony required to manifest the sacred promises has been disrupted.

The Temple’s Rebuilding:

The Temple, symbolizing the dwelling of the divine presence among the people, remains absent. The Shekhinah, the feminine aspect of the divine, must return to her throne, for without her, the dwelling place of the divine is incomplete. Asherah, once recognized as the sacred feminine, must be restored for the Temple to be a true reflection of divine harmony.

The Deuteronomist Disconnection:

The theological shifts introduced by the Deuteronomists, who replaced the ancient worship of El-Asherah with the sole veneration of Yahweh, contributed to this disconnection. By removing Asherah from the sacred narrative, they erased half of the divine equation, disrupting the unity that was central to the covenant’s power and purpose.

Without El-Asherah, the people have been left with a fragmented understanding of the divine. The Shekhinah, diminished and forgotten, must now be restored to her rightful place to bring balance and renewal.

El-Asherah’s Plan

We cannot fully know El-Asherah’s plan, for their wisdom transcends human comprehension. Yet, the ancient traditions and mystical teachings suggest a path forward:

To hasten the day of fulfillment, the Divine Duad of El and Asherah must be restored to memory, scripture, and culture.

The Shekhinah, as the living presence of Asherah, must once again sit upon her throne, completing the balance that enables divine blessings to flow freely.

This restoration is not merely an act of historical recovery but a spiritual awakening, a call to recognize the sacred balance of creation and the divine presence in both masculine and feminine forms.

A Call to Action

The time has come to reintroduce El-Asherah into our consciousness, to restore the Shekhinah to her rightful throne, and to reclaim the unity and harmony of the original covenant. By doing so:

The promised blessings of the covenant may find fulfillment.

The spiritual fractures that hinder the rebuilding of the Temple may be healed.

The world may move closer to the divine plan, where creation and Creator are united in balance and harmony.

This work is not just for Israel but for all of humanity, as it calls us to recognize and honor the fullness of the divine presence, ensuring that the sacred balance of A-S-H, Air, Spirit, and Harmony, is reflected in our lives, our communities, and our sacred spaces.

May this serve as both a guide and a call to action, awakening the ancient truths of El-Asherah and hastening the day when the covenant is fulfilled, the Shekinah reigns once more, and divine unity is restored to creation.

Al-Hashalom

SEPHER YETZIRAH

OR

THE BOOK OF CREATION

of El-Asherah

Now on Amazon

This book, Sepher Yetzirah: The Book of Creation of El-Asherah, seeks to reestablish El-Asherah within scripture and culture. Drawing from the ancient roots of Israelite spirituality, it reimagines the Sepher Yetzirah, a foundational text of Jewish mysticism, in alignment with the original divine framework of El-Asherah. By doing so, it restores the sacred balance and wisdom that this divine duad offers to the spiritual journey of humanity.

In this reinterpretation:

El-Asherah as the Creative Source:

The text integrates El-Asherah as the original creators of the cosmos, emphasizing the interplay of unity and duality in their act of creation. The sacred Name A-S-H anchors this reinterpretation, symbolizing Air, Spirit, and Harmony, the foundational principles of existence.

Rediscovering Balance and Unity:

El-Asherah invites us to transcend the dichotomies of masculine and feminine, light and shadow, creation and dissolution. Their divine model emphasizes the harmony of opposites, a lesson that resonates deeply in an age of division and discord.

Restoring the Ancient Faith:

This work is not an attempt to erase the developments of monotheism but to reclaim the wisdom and spirituality that preceded it. It seeks to reintegrate the sacred narrative of El-Asherah into contemporary thought, offering a richer, more inclusive understanding of divine truth.

Why This Matters Today

The reintroduction of El-Asherah is not merely an academic exercise or theological novelty. It is a spiritual reclamation, addressing a world hungry for balance, inclusivity, and connection. The divine partnership of El and Asherah speaks to the deep human need for harmony within us, with one another, and with the universe.

For Scripture and Tradition: This reinterpretation provides a lens through which the ancient texts can be revisited, restoring layers of meaning that were once lost or suppressed.

For Culture: Reestablishing El-Asherah in cultural narratives offers a paradigm of unity and partnership, one that challenges hierarchical models and celebrates mutuality and co-creation.

A Vision for the Future

Through this work, I hope to rekindle the flame of El-Asherah within scripture, culture, and the hearts of seekers. This reimagined Sepher Yetzirah is both an invitation and a foundation, a call to explore the divine mysteries as they were once known and to build upon them for the future.

Let us remember that in the beginning, there was not isolation but partnership, not singularity but harmony. El-Asherah, the Divine Duad, calls us to a renewed understanding of creation, faith, and our place in the cosmos.

May this book illuminate the path of rediscovery and inspire a new generation to embrace the timeless wisdom of El-Asherah.

“El-Asherah, God of Abraham”

A Journey Through Time and Belief

In the shadowed corridors of ancient history, where truths intertwine with myths, a profound secret has been meticulously veiled from the collective consciousness of humanity. The concept of the Elohim, the duad of El-Asherah, a foundational pillar of our spiritual ancestry, was not merely forgotten; it was systematically and surreptitiously erased from the sacred scriptures that have guided generations. This deliberate obscuration marks more than a loss of historical knowledge; it signifies a profound disconnection from a fundamental aspect of our spiritual identity. As we stand at the crossroads of rediscovery, we are beckoned to confront this unsettling truth and embark on a journey to reclaim a lost chapter of our spiritual heritage, a journey that challenges us to rewrite the narrative of our faith with a renewed understanding of the divine balance.

Imagine a world where the worship of the divine is not just an act of looking up to a singular, distant figure but an intimate embrace of a balanced divinity, one that mirrors the very nature of existence itself. In this world, the divine is not just a father but also a mother, not just a king but also a queen, embodying both strength and nurture, justice and compassion, authority and empathy.

The implications of such a revelation are profound and far-reaching. It promises a more inclusive and equitable approach to spirituality, breaking down the barriers erected by patriarchal interpretations of the divine. It speaks to the heart of every individual who has sought a deeper, more holistic connection with their faith, offering a path that honors the full spectrum of the human experience.

As this revelation unfurls, it invites us to rethink not just our religious practices but the very fabric of our societal structures. It challenges us to build communities where the feminine and masculine are celebrated and revered in equal measure, where the spiritual guidance we seek reflects the completeness of our human condition.

This is a call to awaken to a more profound and inclusive understanding of the divine, a call that resonates with the deepest yearnings of our souls. It is an invitation to participate in the creation of a new spiritual epoch, where the worship of El-Asherah paves the way for a future marked by balance, harmony, and a deeper reverence for life in all its forms.

In embracing this revelation, we are not just turning a page in the religious texts; we are turning a new page in human history. We stand at the threshold of a new dawn, a dawn where the light of El-Asherah illuminates a path of unity, understanding, and profound spiritual fulfillment. This is the dawn of a new era in religious understanding and practice, a transformative moment that could change the future of humanity.

El-Asherah “God of Abraham”

EL was the name of the original god of Israel
In the Bronze Age El was chief of the deities
El, the mighty creator god
The Bible preserves the Canaanite name El
EL epithets in Genesis derive from worship of the Canaanite god
A number of divine names designated the high god, El

The name of “Israel” is an El name, not Yahwistic
The personal name Israel suggests EL was their chief god
Patriarchs worshipped the Canaanite God, El
Early personal names commonly included the name El
El names proliferated in the older narratives

The Hebrew word אשרה] asherah] appears 40 times in the Hebrew Scriptures
Asherah is used as a proper name at several places in the Hebrew Scriptures,.
Asherah was known throughout the region and in the Hebrew Scriptures as a
goddess
Asherah was the consort of EL and mother of 70 sons, all gods
The goddess Asherah had her own prophets
The term Asherah relates to a common religious object, tree
Asherah was the name of a goddess and of an upright wooden object, tree

The cult of the Canaanite mother-goddess Asherah penetrated the Hebrew religion
Their belief in Asherah and service of her was enormously significant for the
Hebrews
Asherah, an abomination to the Yahwists, provided strong emotional gratification for six centuries to the Hebrew people
Elijah challenged only the prophets of Baal, not the prophets of Asherah
The city of Samaria became the center of the Asherah cult, while Beth-el and Dan were centers of the Yahweh cult
For almost two-thirds of the temple’s existence, the statue of Asherah was present in the Temple
Manasseh restored Asherah into the Jerusalem temple
The cult for Asherah was conducted by some within the Davidic dynasty
Sections of the community worshipped several goddesses
Female figurines suggest an association with a goddess or goddesses

The term pantheon denotes the collection of deities in the divine realm.
EL was the head of the pantheon.
‘Aṯiratu (Hebrew: Asherah) was El’s wife.
They had 70 children, all were gods.
Elohim’s creative activity in Genesis 1 originally reflected the divine council or the divine couple El and Asherah.
The Divine Council was headed by El, never by Yahweh

The term ‘Asherah refers to the Goddess herself, not merely to a “symbol”

Asherah is the consort of El

Asherah figures prominently as the wife of El, the chief god

Asherah, El’s consort is the mother of the gods

The worship of Asherah was likely popular in ancient Israel

Images of Asherah were placed in the major cities

Statues of Asherah were frequently erected, normally in Jerusalem

Goddesses Asherah, Astarte, and Anath adopted the Hebrews

Asherah, the “Queen of Heaven” worship appears to have been, and is a “family” religion

People blamed famine and disaster on the Queen of Heaven, Asherah not being worshipped
Jer 44.18 may give evidence to the fact that all cults except Yahweh’s were discontinued during the
siege of Jerusalem in 587/586 B.C.:


“From the time we left off burning sacrifices to the Queen of Heaven and pouring drink-offerings to her, we have been in great want, and in the end we have fallen victims to sword and famine”
protest the people whom Jeremiah tries to convince of the Yahweh-alone idea. (Lang (1983), 34)

El-Asherah, the God of Abraham, rises from the ashes of time to uplift the world.