The transition from the ancient world to the Christian era involved the literal dethroning of "possessed" idols and the end of ritual human sacrifice. While ancient kings claimed legitimacy through pagan rituals, the biblical Davidic line pointed toward a Messiah who would fulfill the roles of prophet, priest, and king. Dyer argues that as the West turns away from this Christian foundation, it is regressing into the primitive superstitions of the Babylonian era.


