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Feb 2016
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Episode 4: Divine Judgment (The Book of ...

Doug Metzger
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In the 3,500 year old Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead, we can find the roots of the world's religions.

Episode 4 Quiz: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-4-quiz

Episode 4 Transcription: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-004-divine-judgment

Episode 4 Song: "May My Eyebrows Live Forever" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PU9SWp9ZdE

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/literatureandhistory

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