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The ''Halo'' series seems to contain a number of '''religious references and allusions''', along with references to the mythologies and legends of several cultures. | |||
==Egyptian mythology== | |||
*'''Anubis''': God of funerals and death, usually depicted as a canine or a man with a canine head. The [[ANUBIS-class Mjolnir]] helmet is a reference to Anubis's appearance as a man with a canine head. | |||
*'''Osiris''': God of the afterlife, death, life, and resurrection, and Anubis' possible father. [[Fireteam Osiris]] is named after this. | |||
*'''Neith''': Goddess of the cosmos, fate, wisdom, water, rivers, mothers, childbirth, hunting, weaving, and war. The [[NEITH-class Mjolnir]] helmet is named after her. | |||
*'''Nephthys''': Goddess of death, service, lamentation, nighttime and rivers, and Anubis' mother. One of the Anubis armor skins is named after her. | |||
*'''Serket''': Goddess of healing venomous stings and bites, and Neith's possible daughter. The [[SERKET-class helmet]] is named after this goddess. | |||
*'''Set''': God of storms, desert, chaos and war, and Anubis' possible father. One of the Anubis armor skins is named after him. | |||
*'''Anhur''': God of war and sky bearer. One of the [[WRATH-class Mjolnir]] skins is named after him. | |||
== MJOLNIR Armor == | == MJOLNIR Armor == | ||
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The MJOLNIR Armor that the Spartan-IIs are outfitted with shares its name with the Norse God Thor's legendary hammer, Mjölner, which is said to call forth lightning whenever used. | The MJOLNIR Armor that the Spartan-IIs are outfitted with shares its name with the Norse God Thor's legendary hammer, Mjölner, which is said to call forth lightning whenever used. | ||
In [[Halo: Contact Harvest]], the AI named | In ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', the AI named [[Loki]] is a reference to the Norse God Loki. | ||
== Greek | == Greek mythology == | ||
See [[List of Greek Mythology References in Halo|Greek | See [[List of Greek Mythology References in Halo|Greek mythology references]]. | ||
==The Covenant== | ==The Covenant== | ||
Most religious references in [[Halo]] are related to the [[ | Most religious references in [[Halo]] are related to the [[Covenant]]. In the three Abrahamic religions, the Holy Covenant is the number of agreements between God and man. The Prophets and the battle of [[High Charity]] could be seen as an allusion to the Book of Revelation, judging by the following verses found in Revelation 11:5-10: | ||
'''''5''' And if any man will hurt them, [[glassing|fire proceedeth]] out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed.'' | '''''5''' And if any man will hurt them, [[glassing|fire proceedeth]] out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed.'' | ||
'''''6''' These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the [[Ages of Reclamation|days of their prophecy]]: and have power over the waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they | '''''6''' These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the [[Ages of Reclamation|days of their prophecy]]: and have power over the waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will.'' | ||
'''''7''' And when they shall have finished their testimony, the [[Gravemind|beast]] that ascendeth out of the [[Library|bottomless pit]] shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them.'' | '''''7''' And when they shall have finished their testimony, the [[Gravemind|beast]] that ascendeth out of the [[Library|bottomless pit]] shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them.'' | ||
'''''8''' And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of [[ | '''''8''' And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of [[High Charity|the great city]], which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified.'' | ||
'''''9''' And they of the [[Covenant|people and kindreds and tongues and nations]] shall see their bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves.'' | '''''9''' And they of the [[Covenant|people and kindreds and tongues and nations]] shall see their bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves.'' | ||
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'''''10''' And [[Humans|they]] that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these [[Prophet of Mercy|two]] [[Prophet of Regret|prophets]] tormented them that dwelt on the earth.'' | '''''10''' And [[Humans|they]] that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these [[Prophet of Mercy|two]] [[Prophet of Regret|prophets]] tormented them that dwelt on the earth.'' | ||
The "days of their prophecy" are the [[Ages of Reclamation|9th Age of Reclamation]], the final Age in Halo. The "beast that ascendeth out of the bottomless pit" is the [[Gravemind]]. The "great city" is [[High Charity]]. The Arbiter and John both fall into "bottomless pits" (although John's was a lake) and were taken by the [[Gravemind]], which can | The "days of their prophecy" are the [[Ages of Reclamation|9th Age of Reclamation]], the final Age in Halo. The "beast that ascendeth out of the bottomless pit" is the [[Gravemind]]. The "great city" is [[High Charity]]. The Arbiter and John both fall into "bottomless pits" (although John's was a lake) and were taken by the [[Gravemind]], which can be said to then reside in this "pit", which is presumably located in the Delta Halo Library. | ||
The "people and kindreds and tongues and nations" are the Covenant, while "they that dwell upon the earth" are | The "people and kindreds and tongues and nations" are the Covenant, while "they that dwell upon the earth" are the human race. The two prophets that die are [[Prophet of Mercy|Mercy]] and [[Prophet of Regret|Regret]], although it is important to note that the Bible only mentions two prophets in this selection instead of the multiple prophets of Halo. Also note that one of the first "Covenants" between the human race and God is that "Never again shall a flood destroy all," and the Covenant are determined on activating the Halo's which, even if the Covenant don't know it, would destroy all of the Flood, thus having the Covenant stop the Flood. | ||
The Arbiter's ritual humiliation, ordered by the Hierarchs and carried out by Tartarus, is visually evocative of the crucifixion of Jesus. It culminates with the Tartarus stabbing the Arbiter with a brand of the Mark of Shame, similar to how Jesus was stabbed with the Lance of Longinus. His old life effectively "dead", he is then figuratively resurrected as "the Arbiter". Later he is betrayed by his own people (again) when Tartarus knocks him into the pit of the Library (as Jesus was betrayed). As Jesus then passed through Hell, the Arbiter passes through the Gravemind's lair in the pit underneath the Library. The Arbiter then returns and saves the other Elites, having learned the Truth that the Prophets are false, similar to how Christ brought a new message about religious truth. When the Arbiter arrives in the control room of Delta Halo to stop Tartarus from activating it, Tartarus exclaims "impossible!", just as it is frequently said of Christ that "with Him, all things are possible". | The Arbiter's ritual humiliation, ordered by the Hierarchs and carried out by Tartarus, is visually evocative of the crucifixion of Jesus. It culminates with the Tartarus stabbing the Arbiter with a brand of the Mark of Shame, similar to how Jesus was stabbed with the Lance of Longinus. His old life effectively "dead", he is then figuratively resurrected as "the Arbiter". Later he is betrayed by his own people (again) when Tartarus knocks him into the pit of the Library (as Jesus was betrayed). As Jesus then passed through Hell, the Arbiter passes through the Gravemind's lair in the pit underneath the Library. The Arbiter then returns and saves the other Elites, having learned the Truth that the Prophets are false, similar to how Christ brought a new message about religious truth. When the Arbiter arrives in the control room of Delta Halo to stop Tartarus from activating it, Tartarus exclaims "impossible!", just as it is frequently said of Christ that "with Him, all things are possible". | ||
The concept of Covenant glassing also parallels the lyrics of the hymn 'Holy, Holy, Holy'. In the second stanza, the lyrics are 'Casting down their crowns around the glassy sea'. | |||
==Biblical Parallels to Plot events: Daniel== | ==Biblical Parallels to Plot events: Daniel== | ||
The passages of Daniel 11 verses 21 through 45 describe with remarkable coincidence the plot of Halo 2 and also parts of Halo 3. | The passages of Daniel 11 verses 21 through 45 describe with remarkable coincidence the plot of ''Halo 2'' and also parts of ''Halo 3''. | ||
'''''21''' And in his place shall arise a vile person, to whom they will not give the honor of royalty; but he shall come in peaceably, and seize the kingdom by intrigue. '' | '''''21''' And in his place shall arise a vile person, to whom they will not give the honor of royalty; but he shall come in peaceably, and seize the kingdom by intrigue. '' | ||
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'''''45''' And he shall plant the tents of his palace between the seas and the glorious holy mountain; yet he shall come to his end, and no one will help him.'' | '''''45''' And he shall plant the tents of his palace between the seas and the glorious holy mountain; yet he shall come to his end, and no one will help him.'' | ||
The King described in the passage very much fits the Prophet of Truth. ''Contact Harvest'' describes his rise of power through intrigue (verse 21), and his instigation of the | The King described in the passage very much fits the Prophet of Truth. ''Contact Harvest'' describes his rise of power through intrigue (verse 21), and his instigation of the [[Great Schism]] in ''Halo 2'' illustrates how much damage he will do to former members of the Covenant, the Elites (verse 28). | ||
Apart from depictions of the Prophet of Truth, the verses in Daniel also point to other parts of Halo's plot; from the Covenant civil war (seen in verse 30) and also a "Prince of the Covenant" being destroyed in "the arms of the flood" (verse 22). | Apart from depictions of the Prophet of Truth, the verses in Daniel also point to other parts of Halo's plot; from the Covenant civil war (seen in verse 30) and also a "Prince of the Covenant" being destroyed in "the arms of the flood" (verse 22). | ||
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==The Ark== | ==The Ark== | ||
In all Abrahamic religions, there are two "Arks". Firstly, there is Noah's Ark. Noah was instructed by God, who is comparable to the [[Forerunners]] in the Halo Universe, to build an Ark to save all species on earth from a Flood. Similarly, in Halo the Ark was used to save all species from the [[Flood]]. Second, there is the Ark of the Covenant. In the | In all Abrahamic religions, there are two "Arks". Firstly, there is Noah's Ark. Noah was instructed by God, who is comparable to the [[Forerunners]] in the Halo Universe, to build an Ark to save all species on earth from a Flood. Similarly, in Halo the Ark was used to save all species from the [[Flood]]. Second, there is the Ark of the Covenant. In the Abrahamic religions, the Ark of the Covenant was a very holy object which housed the Ten Commandments, a symbol of God's covenant with Israel. Anyone who touched it would die instantly, just as if the Ark in Halo were activated it would also bring death. In the Halo Universe, this is mirrored by the Covenant viewing all Forerunner objects holy. | ||
Also, the Ark of the Covenant was a weapon of mass destruction in all religions of Abraham, as it decimated the outer, protective walls of Jericho. This was done by ''encircling'' the city of Jericho ''seven'' times with the Ark itself. | Also, the Ark of the Covenant was a weapon of mass destruction in all religions of Abraham, as it decimated the outer, protective walls of Jericho. This was done by ''encircling'' the city of Jericho ''seven'' times with the Ark itself. | ||
The | |||
The cataclysmic devices in Halo are composed of ''the Ark'' and ''seven circular'' celestial bodies. | |||
The original Hebrew word for "Ark" (both the ''Ark of the Covenant'' and ''Noah's Ark'') means "box", but, more specifically, it means "coffin", especially when in reference to the Ark of the Covenant (Hebrew:'ârôwn). Considering the Ark as a metaphorical coffin carries much weight as both the Covenant and the Gravemind meet their demise there. That fact is also poignant in that upon the discovery of the gateway to the Ark, Lord Hood expresses that he will "drive the enemy into the grave they've been so happily digging". | The original Hebrew word for "Ark" (both the ''Ark of the Covenant'' and ''Noah's Ark'') means "box", but, more specifically, it means "coffin", especially when in reference to the Ark of the Covenant (Hebrew:'ârôwn). Considering the Ark as a metaphorical coffin carries much weight as both the Covenant and the Gravemind meet their demise there. That fact is also poignant in that upon the discovery of the gateway to the Ark, Lord Hood expresses that he will "drive the enemy into the grave they've been so happily digging". | ||
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==Master Chief== | ==Master Chief== | ||
Most religious references relating to [[John-117|Master Chief]] are not quite as obvious or solid as the [[Covenant]] references, but there are still a few that seem likely. Two examples come from The Book of Revelation | Most religious references relating to [[John-117|Master Chief]] are not quite as obvious or solid as the [[Covenant]] references, but there are still a few that seem likely. Two examples come from The Book of Revelation. The first is from '''Revelation 1:17-18''' (the 1:17 is thought to be linked to [[John-117|Master Chief]]'s Spartan Tag, John-117). | ||
'''''17''' And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:'' | '''''17''' And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:'' | ||
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The 'first and the last' comment may be referencing that the Master Chief was the ''first'' Spartan to be studied by [[Dr. Halsey]]. This coupled with the fact that the game manuals continuously refer to the Master Chief as the ''last'' Spartan (as all other SPARTAN-IIs were killed or taken out of action), makes him the ''first'' and the ''last''. | The 'first and the last' comment may be referencing that the Master Chief was the ''first'' Spartan to be studied by [[Dr. Halsey]]. This coupled with the fact that the game manuals continuously refer to the Master Chief as the ''last'' Spartan (as all other SPARTAN-IIs were killed or taken out of action), makes him the ''first'' and the ''last''. | ||
The comment 'I am he that liveth and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore' may refer to Master Chief being one of the 33 Spartans that survived the SPARTAN-II project. Also 'and have the keys of hell and of death' most likely refers to the Indices to the Halos destructive power. It could also be a reference to Captain Keyes neural implants used to destroy the Pillar of Autumn, and Installation 04, or the Halos' Activation Index in the first game although this is less likely. Another important thing to note is the fact that the passage states that "I am alive for evermore". In the novels it is often said that a Spartan never dies and during the novels and games Master Chief repeatedly survives many near-death situations. It has also been speculated that 'And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:' could refer to the end cutscene of the first level of Halo: Combat Evolved. In this scene, the Master Chief puts his right hand on a Marine that is at his feet, and saving him by putting him in the lifeboat. | The comment 'I am he that liveth and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore' may refer to Master Chief being one of the 33 Spartans that survived the SPARTAN-II project. Also 'and have the keys of hell and of death' most likely refers to the Indices to the Halos destructive power. It could also be a reference to Captain Keyes neural implants used to destroy the ''Pillar of Autumn'', and Installation 04, or the Halos' Activation Index in the first game although this is less likely. Another important thing to note is the fact that the passage states that "I am alive for evermore". In the novels it is often said that a Spartan never dies and during the novels and games Master Chief repeatedly survives many near-death situations. It has also been speculated that 'And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:' could refer to the end cutscene of the first level of ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. In this scene, the Master Chief puts his right hand on a Marine that is at his feet, and saving him by putting him in the lifeboat. | ||
The next quote is from '''Revelation 11:7''', another reference to John 117. This verse was also part of the battle of High Charity reference, showing it may have some importance to Bungie and the Halo story. | The next quote is from '''Revelation 11:7''', another reference to John 117. This verse was also part of the battle of High Charity reference, showing it may have some importance to Bungie and the Halo story. | ||
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—'''John 11:7''' | —'''John 11:7''' | ||
Looking at only the '117' in Master Chief's designation, another connection to his character and the Bible can be made: '''Psalm 117''' happens to be the middle-most chapter of the Bible, as well as the shortest chapter<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chapters_and_verses_of_the_Bible#Statistics</ref> | Looking at only the '117' in Master Chief's designation, another connection to his character and the Bible can be made: '''Psalm 117''' happens to be the middle-most chapter of the Bible, as well as the shortest chapter.<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chapters_and_verses_of_the_Bible#Statistics</ref> With the Master Chief, his role takes center stage in the canon even though he makes the briefest of appearances, spending most of the Human-Covenant War in cryo sleep. | ||
Additionally, his name is itself a reference to religion, being derived from Johannes, which was the Latin form of Ioannes, itself derived from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." Yahweh is the Hebrew name for God<ref>http://www.behindthename.com/name/john</ref> | Additionally, his name is itself a reference to religion, being derived from Johannes, which was the Latin form of Ioannes, itself derived from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." Yahweh is the Hebrew name for God.<ref>http://www.behindthename.com/name/john</ref> | ||
Probably the most obvious biblical connection to Master Chief is that John I became the [[seven]]th bishop of Jerusalem in 117 A.D. | Probably the most obvious biblical connection to Master Chief is that John I became the [[seven]]th bishop of Jerusalem in 117 A.D. | ||
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His cryotube may be compared to the tomb in which Christ was buried. | His cryotube may be compared to the tomb in which Christ was buried. | ||
'''John 1:1-7''' | |||
'''1-'''In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. '''2'''-The same was in the beginning with God. '''3'''-All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. '''4'''-In him was life; and the life was the light of men. '''5'''-And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.'''6'''-There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. '''7'''-The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. | |||
==Covenant Vehicles== | ==Covenant Vehicles== | ||
Many Covenant ships and vehicles contain religious references. [[Type-31 Seraph]] fighters may also be a reference to the creatures described to inhabit the House of God. The [[Spirit]] may be like the Holy Spirit, a part of the Trinity of God. Also the names of many of their ships contain references to religious concepts or ideals (e.g. ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]''). | |||
Many Covenant ships and vehicles contain religious references | |||
==Transmissions== | ==Transmissions== | ||
The [[Transmissions]] placed on Bungie's website before the release of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' made several references to biblical lines or concepts. For example Cortana states that "He says I came not to send peace but a sword ..." which is a reference to Jesus' famous statement in Matthew 10:34: the line "Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword".<ref>http://bible.cc/matthew/10-34.htm</ref> This reinforces the comparison of John and biblical figures such as Jesus. | |||
The [[Transmissions]] placed on Bungie's website before the release of [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] made several references to biblical lines or concepts. For example Cortana states that "He says I came not to send peace but a sword ..." which is a reference to Jesus' famous statement in Matthew 10:34: the line "Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword" <ref>http://bible.cc/matthew/10-34.htm</ref> | |||
==False Prophets== | ==False Prophets== | ||
There are many references in | There are many references in religious texts about false prophets, such as '''2 Peter 2:1''' | ||
''"But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction."'' | ''"But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction."'' | ||
This can be related to the Hierarchs of the Covenant, for they knowingly deceived their followers into believing that humans were evil, despite the fact that humans were actually the | This can be related to the Hierarchs of the Covenant, for they knowingly deceived their followers into believing that humans were evil, despite the fact that humans were actually the Forerunners' "Reclaimers". They did this to keep their religion from falling apart, even though according to their doctrines it would technically be heresy to kill them. | ||
==Number 7== | ==Number 7== | ||
As is known, there are many references to the number "7" in the game. However, something that is not as widely known is that "7" is the number of perfection in the Bible (not to mention godly perfection, the reverse of 666 is 777 for ultimate luck, which links back to John's luck, and the luckiest number believed in the world). John's gospel, for example, is made up partly of the "Book of Signs," which contains seven miracle stories and seven discourses. In the Roman Catholic Bible, and every other Christian and Jewish bible, the story of Genesis is told, where the Lord's Holy day is the seventh day, Sunday (or Saturday to some). In the New American Bible, '''Mark 8:1-10''' contains the story of the Feeding of the Five Thousand. In the story, Jesus starts out seven loaves. In Leviticus, there are many rituals in which the same thing is done seven times. In Joshua, in the story of the fall of Jericho, the Lord tells Joshua to "Have seven priests carry trumpets of rams' horns in front of the ark. On the seventh day, march around the city seven times..." In Kings, there are other examples, including Elijah saying "Go back" seven times, a boy sneezing seven times, and Elisha telling a leper to go bathe in the Jordan seven times so that he may be healed. In Psalms, the Word of God is described as "silver...refined seven times," and another Psalm says "...seven times a day I praise you..." In the Book of Daniel, when Daniel's friend is about to be put in a furnace, the furnace is heated to seven times its normal heat. In Matthew, Jesus tells Peter to forgive "seven times seventy" times. The date 7/7/7 is said to be a holy day. This date unlocks a secret in Halo 2 and is also Bungie Day. Also in '''Daniel:13''' an Angel appears before him and tells him that he has waited for 21 days; 7 times 3. 3 is also a very prominent number in the Holy Bible. There are also 7 Archangels who surround God in Heaven. | As is known, there are many references to the number "7" in the game. However, something that is not as widely known is that "7" is the number of perfection in the Bible (not to mention godly perfection, the reverse of 666 is 777 for ultimate luck, which links back to John's luck, and the luckiest number believed in the world). John's gospel, for example, is made up partly of the "Book of Signs," which contains seven miracle stories and seven discourses. In the Roman Catholic Bible, and every other Christian and Jewish bible, the story of Genesis is told, where the Lord's Holy day is the seventh day, Sunday (or Saturday to some). In the New American Bible, '''Mark 8:1-10''' contains the story of the Feeding of the Five Thousand. In the story, Jesus starts out seven loaves. In Leviticus, there are many rituals in which the same thing is done seven times. In Joshua, in the story of the fall of Jericho, the Lord tells Joshua to "Have seven priests carry trumpets of rams' horns in front of the ark. On the seventh day, march around the city seven times..." In Kings, there are other examples, including Elijah saying "Go back" seven times, a boy sneezing seven times, and Elisha telling a leper to go bathe in the Jordan seven times so that he may be healed. In Psalms, the Word of God is described as "silver...refined seven times," and another Psalm says "...seven times a day I praise you..." In the Book of Daniel, when Daniel's friend is about to be put in a furnace, the furnace is heated to seven times its normal heat. In Matthew, Jesus tells Peter to forgive "seven times seventy" times. The date 7/7/7 is said to be a holy day. This date unlocks a secret in Halo 2 and is also Bungie Day. Also in '''Daniel:13''' an Angel appears before him and tells him that he has waited for 21 days; 7 times 3. 3 is also a very prominent number in the Holy Bible. There are also 7 Archangels who surround God in Heaven. | ||
==The Covenant and the Church== | ==The Covenant and the Church== | ||
This is not found in the Bible at all, but is what is commonly assumed to have happened during the Spanish Inquisition. It is often stated that the Catholic Church tortured and executed what they considered heretics in an attempt to force Catholicism on Jews and non-Catholic Christians. This would be similar to how the Covenant tortured the Arbiter, and probably did worse to "silence" heretics that came before him. | This is not found in the Bible at all, but is what is commonly assumed to have happened during the Spanish Inquisition. It is often stated that the Catholic Church tortured and executed what they considered heretics in an attempt to force Catholicism on Jews and non-Catholic Christians. This would be similar to how the Covenant tortured the Arbiter, and probably did worse to "silence" heretics that came before him. | ||
Actually what would be easier to believe is that the Covenant is part of the followers of the great beast and the false prophet found in Revelation. According to [[Wikipedia:Apocalypticism# | Actually what would be easier to believe is that the Covenant is part of the followers of the great beast and the false prophet found in Revelation. According to [[Wikipedia:Apocalypticism#Christian apocalypticism|apocalyptic Christianity]], these followers will attempt to force their way of life upon the remaining Christians during the tribulation. (this would be post-rapture) This makes sense because earth was their last hope, their last stand. They were the remaining Humans which means they were the remaining forerunners or reclaimers, the last of the old life style, just like the christians will be during the tribulation. Not to mention the "silencing" that you mentioned would be more along the lines of the countless martyrs that have died in the world today. not to mention the ones who will die when they stand up against the false prophet and the false religion. | ||
==The Crusades and the holy war against humanity== | ==The Crusades and the holy war against humanity== | ||
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Jews; Jesus, Noah, etc. = Forerunners | Jews; Jesus, Noah, etc. = Forerunners | ||
Christians, God's people, | Christians, God's people, Jews = Humanity | ||
Power that | Power that conflict with God's people = The Covenant | ||
The Covenant- The war lines up with two things, either the | The Covenant- The war lines up with two things, either the Middle East and their struggle to take Israel, or the end times when the false prophet and the false religion take and attempt to destroy the Christians, but in the end Jesus (Master Chief) overpowers the evil forces. (Revelation 19:11-16) | ||
===Covenant = Islam === | ===Covenant = Islam === | ||
Bearing that the Holy Land (Jerusalem) previously belonged to the Jews prior to being seized by Islam, as well as taking into account the links between Judaism and Christianity, a possible parallel would be: | Bearing that the Holy Land (Jerusalem) previously belonged to the Jews prior to being seized by Islam, as well as taking into account the links between Judaism and Christianity, a possible parallel would be: | ||
God = | God = Precursors | ||
Jews = Forerunners | Jews = Forerunners | ||
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== The Flood, the Arbiter, the Covenant, and 343 Guilty Spark == | == The Flood, the Arbiter, the Covenant, and 343 Guilty Spark == | ||
'''The Flood''' | '''The Flood''' | ||
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'''Truth''' | '''Truth''' | ||
A possible reference to [[Truth]] can be found in Revelation 2:12-13: | A possible reference to [[Prophet of Truth|Truth]] can be found in Revelation 2:12-13: | ||
12 ''"And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write, 'These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: '' | 12 ''"And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write, 'These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: '' | ||
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==Pale Horse== | ==Pale Horse== | ||
The songs [[Behold A Pale Horse]] and [[On a Pale Horse]] | The songs [[Behold A Pale Horse]] and [[On a Pale Horse]] seemingly allude to Revelation 6:8, how the English translation reads: "''And behold, a pale horse, and he who sat on it, his name was Death, and Hell followed with him. Authority over one fourth of the earth, to kill with the sword, with famine, with death, and by the wild animals of the earth was given to him''.", referring to the end of the world. | ||
Under the dictionary definition, ''Behold A Pale Horse'' simply testifies as "death" in the written text. | Under the dictionary definition, ''Behold A Pale Horse'' simply testifies as "death" in the written text. | ||
==Genesis== | ==Genesis== | ||
''Genesis'', a | ''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'', a graphic novel explaining what happened before ''[[Halo Wars]]'', is more than likely named after the Book of Genesis, the first part of the Old Testament and the Bible. Genesis means "origin", appropriately named. | ||
The Forerunner world of [[Genesis]] is named after it's role of built "seed worlds": the genesis of new worlds. | |||
==Planets== | ==Planets== | ||
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==Gravemind== | ==Gravemind== | ||
At the end of [[Floodgate | At the end of the level [[Floodgate]], the Gravemind will [[Character interludes|speak to the Master Chief]]. The first thing the Gravemind says is ''"Do not be afraid, I am peace, I am salvation"''. In the Bible and the Qur'an, whenever an Angel appears to a human, he always starts off by saying ''"Do not be afraid"''. | ||
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*[[Seven|List of "seven" references in the Halo series]] | *[[Seven|List of "seven" references in the Halo series]] | ||
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[[Category:Lists]] | [[Category:Lists|references to religion in the Halo series]] | ||
[[Category:Religion]] | [[Category:Religion]] | ||