Local book links Bible stories to astrology

One local resident sought answers to questions that arose in his personal quest for spirituality and recently published a book detailing his search.

Michael Ledo, a Windsor resident, spent more than 10 years wrestling with different ideas and formulating his theories that he has published to share with the world.

"I am expecting this book to fundamentally change how the world looks at religion and the Bible," said Ledo.

The book titled "On Earth as it is in Heaven - The Cosmic Roots of the Bible" explores Ledo's theory that the Bible was created to coordinate with the constellations.

"What if the Old Testament stories were a story book of the constellations created as an astrology guide?" Ledo asked.

His curiosity was sparked years ago while reading 19th century literature on various biblical theories. He felt he discovered that all of the ancient religions shared the common bond of astrology. However, Ledo saw problems with the theories.

"My idea was to separate the lunacy from the facts," he said.

Ledo understands that his book may not be for everyone, due to its subject matter.

"The idea of biblical astrology is not widely accepted. This book may be difficult for a layperson, as few people are familiar with constellation folklore, Bronze Age history and dead languages - especially when you mix them together. ... The book is heavily sourced, mostly for scholars and skeptics," he writes in the book's introduction.

Throughout his research, Ledo made discoveries that surprised him and, he feels, are groundbreaking.

"The Bible stories were not just a haphazard collection of cosmic myths but rather a contiguous story of the constellations. ... I am 100 percent certain that the text was a cosmic myth. This type of coincidence just does not happen," writes Ledo.

The book is available for sale at amazon.com, booksurge.com and locally at Aiken Office Supply, 2560 Whiskey Road.

Contact Rachel Johnson at rjohnson@aikenstandard.com.