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The Forbidden Library Podcast explores forbidden knowledge, ancient manuscripts, lost scrolls, and banned writings that shaped human history. Hosted by Ben Carter, each episode investigates mystical grimoires, secret religious texts, occult codices, and hidden philosophies through a structured, documentary-style approach. Examining symbols, translations, and teachings, the series reveals how ancie... more

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The Book of Jubilees, also called Lesser Genesis or the Book of the Division of the Days, is an ancient Jewish rewriting of Genesis and the opening of Exodus. It presents Moses on Mount Sinai receiving not only commandments, but a complete angelic hi... more

The Book of Watchers, the opening major section of First Enoch, expands the brief Genesis account of the sons of God, human women, and the Nephilim into a full apocalyptic drama. Likely shaped in Jewish circles around the third century before the com... more

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Delve into the hidden pages of the Book of Enoch, an ancient text attributed to the biblical figure Enoch, which reveals stories of angels, giants, and forbidden knowledge that were left out of most biblical canons. Preserved... more

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Delve into the hidden teachings of early Christianity with the Gospel of Philip, a mysterious non-canonical text discovered among the Nag Hammadi writings in 1945. This podcast episode explores the enigmatic sacrament known a... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Eliza Crowe
Historian who stumbled upon The Black Pullet
Episode: The Black Pullet: The Napoleonic Grimoire of Secret Occult Power
Dr. Elaine Pagels
Renowned historian of religion, referenced for her encounter with the text
Harvard University
Episode: The Apocalypse of Peter: The Vision That Was Banned
Bart Ehrman
Professor and expert on early Christianity
University College London (historically associated with University of North Carolina)
Episode: The Apocalypse of Peter: The Vision That Was Banned
Karen King
Harvard Divinity School professor
Harvard Divinity School
Episode: The Apocalypse of Peter: The Vision That Was Banned
Father Giovanni
Former Vatican archivist
Vatican Archives
Episode: The Secret Vatican Texts: Banned Scriptures Never Released
Dr. Eliana Rossi
Scholar dedicated to the study of apocryphal texts
Independent scholar / apocryphal studies
Episode: The Secret Vatican Texts: Banned Scriptures Never Released
Brother Marcus
Translator who worked under Vatican oversight
Vatican overseers / Vatican archives translation program
Episode: The Secret Vatican Texts: Banned Scriptures Never Released

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Ben Carter
Host of Forbidden Library, focused on ancient manuscripts, banned writings, and hidden philosophies.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Fantastic

    Very interesting history

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    Australiaa month ago
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    GEFtheMongoose
    United Statesa month ago
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A documentary-style series exploring forbidden knowledge, ancient manuscripts, and banned writings that have shaped history. Each episode delves into grimoires, secret religious texts, and occult codices, unpacking translation challenges, manuscript transmission, and the political forces behind suppression. The show often features scholarly guests who offer historical, theological, and archival context, making complex ideas accessible to curious, educated listeners who want to understand how hidden writings influence the modern world. Notable strengths include rigorous research, diverse archival perspectives, and a clear narrative through-line that ties together history, religion, and culture. It's likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy de... more

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