First, this is my first theory post. It is the synthesis of multiple ideas I have read in numerous places. I have frequently read vozz, erica, doc jensen, etc. It is not my intent to credit this as completely original; however it is impossible for me to discern all the sources. My apoligies in advance; please give all credit to those mentioned for many impressive writings.
It is Finished –
Five powerful years. Five awesome seasons. The end is near and this is my interpretation of the show.
First, let’s breakdown parallels of the prime players in the drama:
Jack – he reminds me of Paul (the former Saul). He is one whose belief system was based in science. Saul was a chief prosecutor of early Christians. He was a lawyer and was blinded prior to converting. Jack was blind to what was happening and had his eyes opened. He prosecuted believers, aka John Locke, by degrading them and denying the truth as also told by Hurley. However, we have seen Jack convert from science to faith based actions.
Ben – wow. Like Peter, he betrayed/denied Jacob much as Peter denied Jesus post crucifixion. Peter gladly followed upon his initial call. Peter was also at the top of the pecking order of the followers of Jesus and yet when it was crunch time, he denied being a follower.
John Locke – the original as opposed to Flocke (fake Locke). John the Baptist: Foreteller of the coming of Jesus. JL was the first one we saw that was touched by the island and foretold the battle of light and dark during his talk about backgammon.
Sayid – like Matthew the tax collector, the torturer was reviled. Yet he was brought into the fold by Jesus.
Sawyer – James is James. A believer in action – skeptical of those that merely said to be believers. James was an advocate of action to express faith.
Kate – Thomas. She is constantly flip-flopping in her beliefs. This is much like the doubts of Thomas.
Hurley – John: the disciple Jesus loved. He is very special and was hidden in plain site by the diversion that is Desmond. Hurley seems to be more special given his conversation with Jacob. He is blessed.
Desmond and Penny – Odyssey : ‘nuff said.
Sun and Jin – have not figured out their parallel. A little help?
Aaron – wait until the end to see thoughts.
Frank – candidate. Hmm. Could it be he takes over for Richard? Could be, but he could also represent John, author or revelation. John wrote revelation while on an island.
Richard Alpert - Ricardus Anglicus, Archdeacon of Bologna, was an English priest who was rector of the law school at the University of Bologna in 1226, and who, by new methods of explaining legal proceedings, became recognized as the pioneer of scientific judicial procedure in the twelfth century. (http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13032a.htm) . The book of laws takes on a special significance. Consider this : It is thought that the laws of ancient Egypt were at least partially codified. In fact, we learn from one Greek writer that in the Late Period there were probably eight books that set out the legal code. But nothing remains of these documents, or for that matter, legal codes from other periods. However, we can derive some of the laws of ancient Egypt from funerary texts, as well as court and other documents . Essentially, we believe that Egyptian law was based on a common sense view of right and wrong, following the codes based on the concept of Ma'at. Ma'at represe! nted truth, order, balance and justice in the universe. (http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/law.htm).
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Egypt#Late_Period) In 332 BC, Alexander the Great conquered Egypt with little resistance from the Persians and was welcomed by the Egyptians as a deliverer. This related to the fact the Jacob integrated Greek and Egyptian references on his tapestry. Additionally, the lower corner of his tapestry was removed and left in the cabin. The lines from the Odyssey are interesting. However, the explanation could be as simple as Jacob is a fan. My interpretation is that it is just a reinforcement of the idea of the influence of Egypt on Greece. Additionally, Rome came in later. Perhaps that is why the Others speak Latin. More info: The first known written accounts by Greeks of Egypt are from Hecataeus of Miletus (c. 510 BC) and Herodotus of Helicarnassus (c. 450 BC). The former work is lost, but is said to have contained only geological and botanical information, so no religious or cultural contamination could have resulted from its being read ba! ck in Greece. Herodotus spent at least three months traveling in Egypt, penetrating at least as far as the first cataract on the Nile, and dwelt on the history, lives, religion and wonders of Egypt in his second book, Euterpe. (http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2146/did-the-greeks-borrow-egyptian-gods).
It seems to me that the culture that established the island is the basis of Atlantis. Ancients with seemingly advanced technology and an island that disappears. There are some that believe that Atlantis was the basis of Egypt’s civilization. This leads to the influence of Egypt on Greece. Greece heavily influenced Rome. Richard Poe in “Black Spark, White Fire” argues that the assumption that the ancient Egyptians did not sail across the Mediterranean Sea is a carefully constructed scientific myth. Evidence that the ancient Egyptians did just that is similar to the volume of evidence that the Phoenicians and Minoans sailed that sea. Scientists willingly accept those cultures’ seafaring capability, yet illogically limit the ancient Egyptians’ capability to do the same.
Still, there is powerful evidence to show that the Egyptians did venture beyond the Nile. It is also known that they possessed a large fleet. And Thor Heyerdahl showed that even their “primitive boats” were able to master the currents of the oceans – thus very well equipped to master the much calmer waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
The same veil of ignorance is maintained when it comes to philosophy. Both Plato and Pythagoras, identified as icons of Greek philosophy, stated that they and other great Greek philosophers had studied and learned that knowledge in Egypt. Many had studied many years at Egyptian schools, to return to Greece as the “first philosophers” (http://www.philipcoppens.com/egyptgreece.html).
Jacob and BSG (black shirt guy) – very clearly two opposite view points of man. Light and Dark: as foretold by John. These two remind me mostly of Set and Horus.
Set was not always regarded as evil. However, politics was a major influence. Set was one of the earliest deities, with a strong following in Upper Egypt. Originally highly regarded throughout Kemet as the god of the desert, a political faction inspired an initial disparaging of Set's name and reputation. Kemet was originally split into two kingdoms: Upper ruled by Horus (and later Ra), Lower by Set. Set's followers resisted a unification of the Upper and Lower kingdoms of Egypt by the followers of Horus/Ra (with the followers of Osiris and Isis). This political split was echoed in the Osiris & Isis myth, and subsequent battle with Horus. The followers of Horus thus denigrated Set as chaotic and evil. By the 22nd Dynasty, Set was equated with his old enemy, Apep, and his images on temples were replaced with those of Sobek or Thoth. Most modern popular misconceptions of Set come from Plutarch's secondary source interpretations of Set (via the writings of Herodotus et al.)! , long after Set's demonization (circa 100 A.D., Roman Period in Egypt).[citation needed]
Most scholars[who?] date the demonization of Set to after Egypt's conquest by the Persian ruler Cambyses II. Set, who had traditionally been the god of foreigners, thus also became associated with foreign oppressors, including the Achaemenid Persians, Ptolemaic dynasty, and Romans. Indeed, it was during the time that Set was particularly vilified, and his defeat by Horus widely celebrated.
Set's negative aspects were emphasized during this period. Set was the killer of Osiris in the Myth of Osiris and Isis, having hacked Osiris' body into pieces and dispersed it so that he could not be resurrected. If Set' ears are fins, as some have interpreted, the head of the Set-animal resembles the Oxyrhynchus fish, and so it was said that as a final precaution, an Oxyrhynchus fish ate Osiris' penis. In addition, Set was often depicted as one of the creatures that the Egyptians most feared, crocodiles, and hippopotami. The preceding information from here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Set_(mythology).
The Greeks later linked Set with Typhon because both were evil forces, storm deities, and sons of the Earth that attacked the main gods.
Iliana – Isis. We did not see Jacob touch her during his visit. He asks for her help. This indicates to me that Jacob has knowledge of what is going to happen to him. Isis reassembled Osiris and enabled his resurrection. Later, Isis gave birth to Horus and hid him away on an island from Set (http://www.touregypt.net/godsofegypt/horus.htm).
Battle of Horus and Set: rather than retype in entireity read it here: http://www.touregypt.net/godsofegypt/legendofosiris.htm
Note that there are times when Set wins, but it is temporary. Unable to find the reference at this time, but read that this was how Egyptians explained evil in the world as well as eclipses.
Ok, so in keeping with the religious ties of the show, it would seem logical to me that the final episode is titled It is Finished. Flocke represents the anti-christ and will trick some into following the dark. Ben, realizing his error, will lead the light and find redemption during the final season. The “death” of Jacob triggers the final sequence of events that allow the end to happen. Perhaps after three days Jacob will be back to lead the fight. The battle happens; light wins. Hurley assumes his place as the Leader. Richard is free. The touch of Jacob encouraged our heroes to lead lives differently in the final loop. The flight never happens because the series of events has changed at last.
Finally, why was there emphasis on Sun picking up Aaron’s cradle? Tied into the reference of Flocke as Moses seems to be a sign that Aaron is Jacob’s return or Jacob becoming flesh.
It is Finished –
Five powerful years. Five awesome seasons. The end is near and this is my interpretation of the show.
First, let’s breakdown parallels of the prime players in the drama:
Jack – he reminds me of Paul (the former Saul). He is one whose belief system was based in science. Saul was a chief prosecutor of early Christians. He was a lawyer and was blinded prior to converting. Jack was blind to what was happening and had his eyes opened. He prosecuted believers, aka John Locke, by degrading them and denying the truth as also told by Hurley. However, we have seen Jack convert from science to faith based actions.
Ben – wow. Like Peter, he betrayed/denied Jacob much as Peter denied Jesus post crucifixion. Peter gladly followed upon his initial call. Peter was also at the top of the pecking order of the followers of Jesus and yet when it was crunch time, he denied being a follower.
John Locke – the original as opposed to Flocke (fake Locke). John the Baptist: Foreteller of the coming of Jesus. JL was the first one we saw that was touched by the island and foretold the battle of light and dark during his talk about backgammon.
Sayid – like Matthew the tax collector, the torturer was reviled. Yet he was brought into the fold by Jesus.
Sawyer – James is James. A believer in action – skeptical of those that merely said to be believers. James was an advocate of action to express faith.
Kate – Thomas. She is constantly flip-flopping in her beliefs. This is much like the doubts of Thomas.
Hurley – John: the disciple Jesus loved. He is very special and was hidden in plain site by the diversion that is Desmond. Hurley seems to be more special given his conversation with Jacob. He is blessed.
Desmond and Penny – Odyssey : ‘nuff said.
Sun and Jin – have not figured out their parallel. A little help?
Aaron – wait until the end to see thoughts.
Frank – candidate. Hmm. Could it be he takes over for Richard? Could be, but he could also represent John, author or revelation. John wrote revelation while on an island.
Richard Alpert - Ricardus Anglicus, Archdeacon of Bologna, was an English priest who was rector of the law school at the University of Bologna in 1226, and who, by new methods of explaining legal proceedings, became recognized as the pioneer of scientific judicial procedure in the twelfth century. (http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13032a.htm) . The book of laws takes on a special significance. Consider this : It is thought that the laws of ancient Egypt were at least partially codified. In fact, we learn from one Greek writer that in the Late Period there were probably eight books that set out the legal code. But nothing remains of these documents, or for that matter, legal codes from other periods. However, we can derive some of the laws of ancient Egypt from funerary texts, as well as court and other documents . Essentially, we believe that Egyptian law was based on a common sense view of right and wrong, following the codes based on the concept of Ma'at. Ma'at represe! nted truth, order, balance and justice in the universe. (http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/law.htm).
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Egypt#Late_Period) In 332 BC, Alexander the Great conquered Egypt with little resistance from the Persians and was welcomed by the Egyptians as a deliverer. This related to the fact the Jacob integrated Greek and Egyptian references on his tapestry. Additionally, the lower corner of his tapestry was removed and left in the cabin. The lines from the Odyssey are interesting. However, the explanation could be as simple as Jacob is a fan. My interpretation is that it is just a reinforcement of the idea of the influence of Egypt on Greece. Additionally, Rome came in later. Perhaps that is why the Others speak Latin. More info: The first known written accounts by Greeks of Egypt are from Hecataeus of Miletus (c. 510 BC) and Herodotus of Helicarnassus (c. 450 BC). The former work is lost, but is said to have contained only geological and botanical information, so no religious or cultural contamination could have resulted from its being read ba! ck in Greece. Herodotus spent at least three months traveling in Egypt, penetrating at least as far as the first cataract on the Nile, and dwelt on the history, lives, religion and wonders of Egypt in his second book, Euterpe. (http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2146/did-the-greeks-borrow-egyptian-gods).
It seems to me that the culture that established the island is the basis of Atlantis. Ancients with seemingly advanced technology and an island that disappears. There are some that believe that Atlantis was the basis of Egypt’s civilization. This leads to the influence of Egypt on Greece. Greece heavily influenced Rome. Richard Poe in “Black Spark, White Fire” argues that the assumption that the ancient Egyptians did not sail across the Mediterranean Sea is a carefully constructed scientific myth. Evidence that the ancient Egyptians did just that is similar to the volume of evidence that the Phoenicians and Minoans sailed that sea. Scientists willingly accept those cultures’ seafaring capability, yet illogically limit the ancient Egyptians’ capability to do the same.
Still, there is powerful evidence to show that the Egyptians did venture beyond the Nile. It is also known that they possessed a large fleet. And Thor Heyerdahl showed that even their “primitive boats” were able to master the currents of the oceans – thus very well equipped to master the much calmer waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
The same veil of ignorance is maintained when it comes to philosophy. Both Plato and Pythagoras, identified as icons of Greek philosophy, stated that they and other great Greek philosophers had studied and learned that knowledge in Egypt. Many had studied many years at Egyptian schools, to return to Greece as the “first philosophers” (http://www.philipcoppens.com/egyptgreece.html).
Jacob and BSG (black shirt guy) – very clearly two opposite view points of man. Light and Dark: as foretold by John. These two remind me mostly of Set and Horus.
Set was not always regarded as evil. However, politics was a major influence. Set was one of the earliest deities, with a strong following in Upper Egypt. Originally highly regarded throughout Kemet as the god of the desert, a political faction inspired an initial disparaging of Set's name and reputation. Kemet was originally split into two kingdoms: Upper ruled by Horus (and later Ra), Lower by Set. Set's followers resisted a unification of the Upper and Lower kingdoms of Egypt by the followers of Horus/Ra (with the followers of Osiris and Isis). This political split was echoed in the Osiris & Isis myth, and subsequent battle with Horus. The followers of Horus thus denigrated Set as chaotic and evil. By the 22nd Dynasty, Set was equated with his old enemy, Apep, and his images on temples were replaced with those of Sobek or Thoth. Most modern popular misconceptions of Set come from Plutarch's secondary source interpretations of Set (via the writings of Herodotus et al.)! , long after Set's demonization (circa 100 A.D., Roman Period in Egypt).[citation needed]
Most scholars[who?] date the demonization of Set to after Egypt's conquest by the Persian ruler Cambyses II. Set, who had traditionally been the god of foreigners, thus also became associated with foreign oppressors, including the Achaemenid Persians, Ptolemaic dynasty, and Romans. Indeed, it was during the time that Set was particularly vilified, and his defeat by Horus widely celebrated.
Set's negative aspects were emphasized during this period. Set was the killer of Osiris in the Myth of Osiris and Isis, having hacked Osiris' body into pieces and dispersed it so that he could not be resurrected. If Set' ears are fins, as some have interpreted, the head of the Set-animal resembles the Oxyrhynchus fish, and so it was said that as a final precaution, an Oxyrhynchus fish ate Osiris' penis. In addition, Set was often depicted as one of the creatures that the Egyptians most feared, crocodiles, and hippopotami. The preceding information from here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Set_(mythology).
The Greeks later linked Set with Typhon because both were evil forces, storm deities, and sons of the Earth that attacked the main gods.
Iliana – Isis. We did not see Jacob touch her during his visit. He asks for her help. This indicates to me that Jacob has knowledge of what is going to happen to him. Isis reassembled Osiris and enabled his resurrection. Later, Isis gave birth to Horus and hid him away on an island from Set (http://www.touregypt.net/godsofegypt/horus.htm).
Battle of Horus and Set: rather than retype in entireity read it here: http://www.touregypt.net/godsofegypt/legendofosiris.htm
Note that there are times when Set wins, but it is temporary. Unable to find the reference at this time, but read that this was how Egyptians explained evil in the world as well as eclipses.
Ok, so in keeping with the religious ties of the show, it would seem logical to me that the final episode is titled It is Finished. Flocke represents the anti-christ and will trick some into following the dark. Ben, realizing his error, will lead the light and find redemption during the final season. The “death” of Jacob triggers the final sequence of events that allow the end to happen. Perhaps after three days Jacob will be back to lead the fight. The battle happens; light wins. Hurley assumes his place as the Leader. Richard is free. The touch of Jacob encouraged our heroes to lead lives differently in the final loop. The flight never happens because the series of events has changed at last.
Finally, why was there emphasis on Sun picking up Aaron’s cradle? Tied into the reference of Flocke as Moses seems to be a sign that Aaron is Jacob’s return or Jacob becoming flesh.
