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A Newborn Baby
8. I fell back asleep shortly after this while lying on my back. I was only asleep a short while when I re-awoke to this incredible screeching noise--wailing in my ears! And I opened my eyes to the sight of this newborn baby, which completely filled my vision before me! as I lay on my back looking up at the ceiling of the cab. Again I was wide awake! It was a breathtaking sight to behold, and when this child cried, he cried in such a demanding way, it was a boy and he cried about ten times, letting the whole world know he had just been delivered and required immediate attending to . . .
9. I lay there for a moment, as my mind was struck with wonder. And I heard a song from up above. It was faint and barely audible but still discernible. It was the song, Age of Aquarius, by the popular musical group, The Fifth Dimension. I know they say we're living in the Aquarian Age, but I'm still not sure what that means? And for another moment I lapsed into a state of unconsciousness. When I re-awoke, I saw a vision of a cross, held suspended in the middle of the sky and arrayed in a very special way.
10. Once again I fell asleep, and when I awoke I saw another vision. I was half asleep and it was unclear, but it was the face of a man. It reminded me of George Washington. I immediately fell back asleep and had another dream. I dreamt I went to my cousin Judy's house in Fortuna, California, which is about 200 miles north of Cloverdale on Highway 101; with its apparent relation to Judith (12) of Gerarai and, the New Church. While Fortuna was a Roman fertility goddess, and later the goddess of chance. Compare the wheel of fortune . . .
11. I awoke once more and had a final vision. I opened my eyes and there it was, Humboldt State University, of Arcata, California. It was clear and distinct and looked as it did when I drove by a few months earlier. And there was a voice, which resounded, Wilmaton University! It was clearly unusual, but I understood what it meant: it ties in my stepmother, whose name is Wilma--who was a professor there--with my father, whose last name is Hamilton. And when joined you get, Wilmaton. And no, George Washington didn't cross the Delaware River at Wilmington, as I suspected he did . . .
The Anthesteria
12. That which makes these experiences even more unusual are the dates they occurred: March 2nd to March 4th. For these are the proximate dates of the ancient Greek festival of Dionysia, held in honor of Dionysus, god of wine and ecstasy. This particular festival was called the Anthesteria, and/or Lenea, and centered about the sanctuary of Dionysus, whose shrine was opened only day each year. Its dates were from the 11th to the 13th of Anthesterion or, about March 2nd to the 4th. Plus it was attended by the 14 Gerarai! While at the time I had no knowledge of Dionysus, nor of this festival held in his honor. It's equally interesting that my name, Dennis, comes from Dionysus, something I also found out later. It also means, discerner of excellence.
Review :
Metaphysical Reviews
October, 1997
The Advent of Dionysus
by Dennis Hamilton
1. "Contrary to popular belief" writes Dennis Hamilton in the beginning of his new and awakening book, "the last judgment, as foretold in the book of Revelation, occurred in the year 1757, and under the auspices of Emanuel Swedenborg." Mr. Hamilton continues, "Hence when the bible speaks of Christ's second coming, it's actually referring to Emanuel Swedenborg and his work--as Swedenborg claims."
2. The Advent of Dionysus carries us past the fifth church, to "The Sixth Church--Of Today--which was instituted in 1987. And, with its distinct ties to the Christian Church, it will be illustrated in accord with Dionysus." Thus, we learn ." . . my book will serve to testify to a higher, Spiritual Power, the purpose of any true religious work."
3. "Today's Church concerns the development of the woman's will, regarding marriage (the bride to be) and, can be viewed as the engagement period prior to marriage. I might add" continues Mr. Hamilton, "that it only can be accomplished through the 'emancipation' of the woman's will, which is clearly indicative of today . . ."
4. This is the philosophy espoused in this most powerful book that sets The Advent of Dionysus apart from all other texts about spirituality and growth. This is the reason this reviewer embraced The Advent of Dionysus upon reading the manuscript. And this is the reason I recommend Mr. Hamilton's insightful new book to you, now.
5. Unfortunately, The Advent of Dionysus is not yet published and so, is not readily available. If you agree with the author, please write him and tell him so. This kind of grassroots outpouring will almost guarantee the printing of The Advent of Dionysus and its subsequent availability to you!
Richard Fuller
Senior Editor
Metaphysical Reviews
