An Overview of Unification Principle Providential History.

An Overview of Unification An Overview of Unification PrinciplePrinciple

Providential HistoryProvidential History

God has to start at one point

nationnationfamilyfamily worldworld

If there is no success at one level,If there is no success at one level,He expands the number of people He works withHe expands the number of people He works with

AdamAdam

GodGodSatanSatan

CainCain AbelAbel

NoahNoah

JaphethJapheth

ShemShem

HamHam

SethSeth

AbramAbram

IshmaelIshmael IsaacIsaac

EsauEsau JacobJacob

10 sons10 sons 2 sons2 sons

FamilyFamily

Expansion of the Foundation for true parents Expansion of the Foundation for true parents (messiah)(messiah)

(Joseph)(Joseph)

Inheriting the F/FInheriting the F/FMaking the F/SMaking the F/S

Lineage:Lineage:Law –> heart : purification Law –> heart : purification

God’s promise to Ishmael’sGod’s promise to Ishmael’sdescendants fulfilled laterdescendants fulfilled later

God’s blessing goes from Abel to CainGod’s blessing goes from Abel to Cain

AbrahamAbraham IsraelitesIsraelites


At the time of the Hebrew slavery in Egypt,At the time of the Hebrew slavery in Egypt,God eventually had to create a nation of people,God eventually had to create a nation of people,to be able to stand up for Him amidst other nationsto be able to stand up for Him amidst other nations

Pyramids at Giza1000-2500 BC

Rameses II at Luxor 1200 BC

1000 BC

400 Slavery in Egypt400 Slavery in Egypt– Abraham/JacobAbraham/Jacob

12 sons, 70 Kinsmen12 sons, 70 Kinsmen– Abraham’s failure Abraham’s failure → 400 yrs slavery→ 400 yrs slavery– Separation from Satan:Separation from Satan:

• CircumcisionCircumcision• SacrificesSacrifices• SabbathSabbath

– Moses initially protected by Arab farmer, Jethro, and married Moses initially protected by Arab farmer, Jethro, and married Zipporah; because of prolongation – reconciliation between Zipporah; because of prolongation – reconciliation between Hebrews and Arabs never took placeHebrews and Arabs never took place

3 miracles3 miracles10 calamities10 calamities

↓↓Subjugation of Subjugation of

PharoahPharoah↓↓

Land of Land of CanaanCanaan

MosesMosesOld TestamentOld Testament

↓↓TabernacleTabernacle

↓↓MessiahMessiah

JacobJacob


FamilyFamily

10 tribes10 tribes

2 tribes2 tribes MosesMoses

TribeTribe

TabernacleTabernacle

(Joseph)(Joseph)

F/FF/F

F/SF/SF/SF/S

10 tribes10 tribes

2 tribes2 tribes JoshuaJoshua

F/SF/S

F/FF/F


400 Period of Judges400 Period of Judges– Israelite feudal societyIsraelite feudal society

15 Judges Multiple functions:15 Judges Multiple functions:ProphetProphetChief priestChief priestKingKing

– Israelites took over CanaanIsraelites took over Canaan– Confusion of faiths with Canaanite tribesConfusion of faiths with Canaanite tribes

SaulSaul

↑↑

SamuelSamuel

ordainedordainedi.e. seculari.e. secular+ spiritual+ spiritual

Divided function Divided function →→Prophet, Chief priest, KingProphet, Chief priest, King

120 United Kingdom120 United Kingdom– Ideal of tabernacle Ideal of tabernacle → Ideal of temple (image of messiah)→ Ideal of temple (image of messiah)

• Should establish F/M:Should establish F/M:F/F: Kings successful reignsF/F: Kings successful reignsF/S: Abel: King, Cain: Prophet, Chief priestF/S: Abel: King, Cain: Prophet, Chief priest

– Saul – David – Solomon (120 yrs)Saul – David – Solomon (120 yrs)– Solomon and Queen of Sheba could have brought two lines Solomon and Queen of Sheba could have brought two lines

of Abraham together, but because of corruption of of Abraham together, but because of corruption of Solomon’s faith, it never happened.Solomon’s faith, it never happened.

JacobJacob


FamilyFamily

10 tribes10 tribes


TribeTribe


KingKing

TempleTemple

10 tribes10 tribes

2 tribes2 tribes

Nation (Israel)Nation (Israel)

Chief priestChief priest

prophetprophet(Joseph)(Joseph)

F/FF/F

F/SF/S

F/FF/F

F/SF/SF/SF/S

10 tribes10 tribes


F/SF/S

F/FF/F


One nation ready.One nation ready.

The King just needed to revere the temple,The King just needed to revere the temple,and unite with the prophet and chief priestand unite with the prophet and chief priest

IsaacIsaac


IsraelitesIsraelites

400 Divided Kingdom of North and South400 Divided Kingdom of North and South– Cain: Northern Kingdom (Israel: 10 tribes under Jeroboam) 9 Cain: Northern Kingdom (Israel: 10 tribes under Jeroboam) 9

royal families changed by assassination: 19 unrighteous kingsroyal families changed by assassination: 19 unrighteous kings

– Abel: Southern Kingdom (Judah: 2 tribes under Rehoboam (Abel: Southern Kingdom (Judah: 2 tribes under Rehoboam (S’s S’s son)son) 1 dynasty, 20 kings, many righteous) 1 dynasty, 20 kings, many righteous)• Attempted internal reformation by 4 major, 12 minor prophetsAttempted internal reformation by 4 major, 12 minor prophets

– (e.g. Elijah), refused to reform(e.g. Elijah), refused to reform

• External chastisementExternal chastisement– 727 BC Assyrians 727 BC Assyrians →→ North, 605 BC Babylonians North, 605 BC Babylonians → → SouthSouth

605 BC605 BC

JacobJacob


FamilyFamily

10 tribes10 tribes


TribeTribe


KingKing

TempleTemple

Israel (N)10 tribesIsrael (N)10 tribes

Judah(S)2 tribes

Judah(S)2 tribes

IsraelIsrael

10 tribes10 tribes

2 tribes2 tribes

Nation (Israel)Nation (Israel)

Chief priestChief priest

prophetprophet

ElijahElijah

(Joseph)(Joseph)

F/FF/F

F/SF/S

F/FF/F

F/SF/SF/SF/S

10 tribes10 tribes


F/SF/S

F/FF/F


Note: continuous failure of Jacob’s lineNote: continuous failure of Jacob’s lineto avoid corruption of faith – this necessitatesto avoid corruption of faith – this necessitatesrestoration of that failure on the next level uprestoration of that failure on the next level up

210 Jewish Exile and Return210 Jewish Exile and Return– King Jehoaichin , Daniel, Ezekiel, Priests, captured by King Jehoaichin , Daniel, Ezekiel, Priests, captured by

NebuchadnezzarNebuchadnezzar– After ~70 years King Cyrus of Persia invaded BabylonAfter ~70 years King Cyrus of Persia invaded Babylon

• Royal decreeRoyal decree• Israelites repented, and returned over 140 yearsIsraelites repented, and returned over 140 years

– Restored the templeRestored the temple– Malachi brought about reform of faith (messianic prophecies) Malachi brought about reform of faith (messianic prophecies)

Israelites prepared for 400 years for true parents (messiah)Israelites prepared for 400 years for true parents (messiah)605 BC605 BC

539 BC King Cyrus conquered Babylonians.539 BC King Cyrus conquered Babylonians.

Jews started their return to Judea in Palestine, and rebuilt Temple.Jews started their return to Judea in Palestine, and rebuilt Temple.Became an independent state after a lot of oppression in ~63 BC.Became an independent state after a lot of oppression in ~63 BC.

Re-establishing nationhoodRe-establishing nationhood

IsaacIsaac



400 Preparation for true parents (messiah)400 Preparation for true parents (messiah)– Malachi – reformer of faithMalachi – reformer of faith– Israelites external hardships at hands of Persia, Greece, Israelites external hardships at hands of Persia, Greece,

Egypt, Syria and RomeEgypt, Syria and Rome– The Axial period:The Axial period:

– Buddhism (India) Gautama Buddha (565-485 BC)Buddhism (India) Gautama Buddha (565-485 BC)– Confucianism (552-479 BC) Confucianism (552-479 BC) – Socrates (Greece) (470-399 BC)Socrates (Greece) (470-399 BC)– Scientific method, maths, architecture, machines Scientific method, maths, architecture, machines

– Roman empire, communications Roman empire, communications

At time of Jesus, one nation almost ready.At time of Jesus, one nation almost ready.

God needed someone to restore God needed someone to restore Elijah’s mission and bring people to Jesus,this was the prophecy of Malachi.this was the prophecy of Malachi.

IsaacIsaac



JohnJohn

JesusJesus

Israelites

11stst world-wide course world-wide course

JesusJesus

GodGod


22ndnd world-wide course world-wide course

John the Baptist didn’t fulfil his role as Elijah. (Mal 4:5,6); (Matt 11:11)John the Baptist didn’t fulfil his role as Elijah. (Mal 4:5,6); (Matt 11:11)Jesus then gathered his own disciples, but they fled.Jesus then gathered his own disciples, but they fled.


F/SF/S F/SF/S

AbelAbelCainCain

CainCain

CainCain

CainCain

AbelAbel

AbelAbel

AbelAbel

SatanSatan

EveEveAdamAdam

Children Children

Family

Tribe

Nation

World(Kingdom of Heaven on Earth)(Kingdom of Heaven on Earth)

Satan’s false loveSatan’s false love GodGod

False ParentsFalse Parents

GodGod

EveEveAdamAdam

Children Children

Family

Tribe

Nation

World(Kingdom of Heaven on Earth)(Kingdom of Heaven on Earth)

God’s true parental loveGod’s true parental love

True ParentsTrue Parents

JohnJohn

JesusJesus

Israelites

11stst world-wide course world-wide course

JesusJesus

GodGod


22ndnd world-wide course world-wide course

resurrectedJesus

resurrectedJesus

GodGod

DisciplesDisciples

33rdrd world-wide course (Christian) world-wide course (Christian)

Finally through his resurrection he made the F/SFinally through his resurrection he made the F/SBut this was not the original plan; he came to find a bride and create aBut this was not the original plan; he came to find a bride and create anew lineage.new lineage.But the Israelites suffered a heavy price - in the AD 66-73 uprising theBut the Israelites suffered a heavy price - in the AD 66-73 uprising thetemple was destroyed; beginning of total destruction of Palestine.temple was destroyed; beginning of total destruction of Palestine.


F/SF/S F/SF/S F/SF/S

Jesus created spiritual realm where God could work freely with Christians onJesus created spiritual realm where God could work freely with Christians onthe world level.the world level.

Whole 2000 year providence from Abraham Whole 2000 year providence from Abraham had to be repeatedhad to be repeated,,with Christians as the chosen peoplewith Christians as the chosen people


Through Jesus’ death on the cross,Through Jesus’ death on the cross,

ChristiansChristians

By the end of AD 2000, Christians on the world level needed toBy the end of AD 2000, Christians on the world level needed toreceive true parents (the messiah).receive true parents (the messiah).

God has to start at one point


If there is no success at one level, He expands the number of people He works withIf there is no success at one level, He expands the number of people He works withFirst, re-establishing nationhood all over againFirst, re-establishing nationhood all over again

400 Slavery in Egypt400 Slavery in Egypt– Abraham/JacobAbraham/Jacob

12 sons, 70 Kinsmen12 sons, 70 Kinsmen– Abraham’s failure Abraham’s failure → 400 yrs slavery→ 400 yrs slavery– Separation from Satan:Separation from Satan:

• CircumcisionCircumcision• SacrificesSacrifices• SabbathSabbath

400 Persecution under Roman Empire400 Persecution under Roman Empire– JesusJesus

12 apostles, 70 Kinsmen12 apostles, 70 Kinsmen– Jesus’ crucifixion Jesus’ crucifixion → 400 yrs persecution→ 400 yrs persecution– Separation from Satan:Separation from Satan:

Sacraments ofSacraments of• BaptismBaptism• CommunionCommunion• SabbathSabbath

3 miracles3 miracles10 calamities10 calamities

↓↓Subjugation of Subjugation of

PharoahPharoah↓↓

Land of Land of CanaanCanaan

MosesMosesOld TestamentOld Testament

↓↓TabernacleTabernacle

↓↓MessiahMessiah

Spiritual Spiritual reformationreformation

(Word)(Word)↓↓

392 State 392 State religionreligion

↓↓Spiritual Spiritual CanaanCanaan

AugustineAugustine(City of God)(City of God)

New TestamentNew Testament↓↓

ChurchChurch↓↓

22ndnd MessiahMessiah

Rome sacked by Visigoths 410Rome sacked by Visigoths 410

Theodosius I decree against paganism Theodosius I decree against paganism 392392 Constantine recognised Christianity 313 Constantine recognised Christianity 313

FamilyFamily TribeTribe

F/FF/F

F/SF/S

PatriarchPatriarch

F/SF/S

F/FF/F


resurrectedJesus

resurrectedJesus

GodGod

DisciplesDisciples

GodGod

JesusJesus

ChurchChurch

400 Period of Judges400 Period of Judges– Israelite feudal societyIsraelite feudal society

15 Judges Multiple functions:15 Judges Multiple functions:ProphetProphetChief priestChief priestKingKing

– Israelites took over CanaanIsraelites took over Canaan– Confusion of faiths with Canaanite tribesConfusion of faiths with Canaanite tribes

400 Christian Churches Under the Patriarchal System400 Christian Churches Under the Patriarchal System– Christian feudal societyChristian feudal society

Patriarchs Multiple functions:Patriarchs Multiple functions:MonasticMonasticPopePopeKingKing

– Christianity went to the occupyingChristianity went to the occupyingGermanic tribesGermanic tribes

– Confusion of faiths with Germanic tribesConfusion of faiths with Germanic tribes– 570 Mohammed sent to prepare the Ishmaelites,570 Mohammed sent to prepare the Ishmaelites,

by 632 a national foundation had been laid.by 632 a national foundation had been laid.

SaulSaul

↑↑

SamuelSamuel

ordainedordained

CharlemagneCharlemagne

↑↑

Pope Leo IIIPope Leo III

crownedcrowned

((800800))

Rome, Antioch,Rome, Antioch,Constantinople,Constantinople,Jerusalem,Jerusalem,AlexandriaAlexandriai.e. seculari.e. secular

+ spiritual+ spiritual

i.e. seculari.e. secular+ spiritual+ spiritual

Divided function Divided function →→Prophet, Chief priest, KingProphet, Chief priest, King

Divided function Divided function →→Monasteries, Pope, KingMonasteries, Pope, King

120 United Kingdom120 United Kingdom– Ideal of tabernacle Ideal of tabernacle → Ideal of temple (image of messiah)→ Ideal of temple (image of messiah)

• Should establish F/M:Should establish F/M:F/F: Kings successful reignsF/F: Kings successful reignsF/S: Abel: King, Cain: Prophet, Chief priestF/S: Abel: King, Cain: Prophet, Chief priest

– Saul – David – Solomon (120 yrs) Saul – David – Solomon (120 yrs)

120 Christian Kingdom120 Christian Kingdom– Charlemagne: Christian ideal (Augustine City of God) Charlemagne: Christian ideal (Augustine City of God) → →

Christian Kingdom (image of messiah Christian Kingdom (image of messiah (king of kings)(king of kings) ) )• Should establish F/M:Should establish F/M:

F/F: Kings successful reignF/F: Kings successful reignF/S: Abel: King, Cain: Monasteries, PopeF/S: Abel: King, Cain: Monasteries, Pope

• By 800 the United Islamic Empire was at its zenith under the By 800 the United Islamic Empire was at its zenith under the Abbasids.Abbasids.

• Charlemagne made overtures to Harun Al Rashid, Caliph in Baghdad, Charlemagne made overtures to Harun Al Rashid, Caliph in Baghdad, but, too much corruption in the Christian church by thenbut, too much corruption in the Christian church by then

– Position of Pope Position of Pope →→ conflict between Rome and other Sees; complete conflict between Rome and other Sees; complete break by 1054 AD.break by 1054 AD.

– Disunity in the kingdom; after 120 yrs grandsons divided it into 3 Disunity in the kingdom; after 120 yrs grandsons divided it into 3 domains E, W Franks and Italy, which became 2 blocs: the E and W domains E, W Franks and Italy, which became 2 blocs: the E and W FranksFranks

KingKing

GodGod

Nation (“City of God”)Nation (“City of God”)

PopePope

monasticsmonastics

F/FF/F

F/SF/S



F/SF/S

PatriarchPatriarch

F/SF/S

F/FF/F

resurrectedJesus

resurrectedJesus

GodGod

DisciplesDisciples

GodGod

ChurchChurch

ChurchChurch

One “nation” almost ready.One “nation” almost ready.

The King just needed to live Godly life, love GodThe King just needed to live Godly life, love Godand unite with the monastics and Popeand unite with the monastics and Pope



400 Divided Kingdom of North and South400 Divided Kingdom of North and South– Cain: Northern Kingdom (Israel: 10 tribes under Jeroboam) 9 Cain: Northern Kingdom (Israel: 10 tribes under Jeroboam) 9

royal families changed by assassination: 19 unrighteous kingsroyal families changed by assassination: 19 unrighteous kings

– Abel: Southern Kingdom (Judah: 2 tribes under Rehoboam (Abel: Southern Kingdom (Judah: 2 tribes under Rehoboam (S’s S’s son)son) 1 dynasty, 20 kings, many righteous) 1 dynasty, 20 kings, many righteous)• Attempted internal reformation by 4 major, 12 minor prophetsAttempted internal reformation by 4 major, 12 minor prophets

– (e.g. Elijah), refused to reform(e.g. Elijah), refused to reform

• External chastisementExternal chastisement– 727 BC Assyrians 727 BC Assyrians →→ North, 605 BC Babylonians North, 605 BC Babylonians → → SouthSouth

605 BC605 BC

400 Divided Kingdom of East and West400 Divided Kingdom of East and West– Cain: West FranksCain: West Franks– Abel: East Franks + Italy (flourished under Otto I – known as the Abel: East Franks + Italy (flourished under Otto I – known as the

Holy Roman Empire)Holy Roman Empire)– Ecclesiastic conflicts; Popes in Rome encouraged ecclesiastics in West to Ecclesiastic conflicts; Popes in Rome encouraged ecclesiastics in West to

go on crusades – on way destroyed Jewish communities, captured go on crusades – on way destroyed Jewish communities, captured Constantinople, defiled St. Sophia: spiritual corruption and declineConstantinople, defiled St. Sophia: spiritual corruption and decline

• Attempted internal reformation by monasticsAttempted internal reformation by monasticsThomas Aquinas, St Francis went to see Pope.Thomas Aquinas, St Francis went to see Pope.

• External chastisementExternal chastisement– 8 Crusades defeated many times8 Crusades defeated many times

W. FranksW. Franks E. FranksE. Franks

“Nation”“Nation”

Francis,AquinasFrancis,Aquinas


KingKing

GodGod

PopePope

monasticsmonastics

F/FF/F

F/SF/S


F/SF/S

PatriarchPatriarch

F/SF/S

F/FF/F

resurrectedJesus

resurrectedJesus

GodGod

DisciplesDisciples

GodGod

ChurchChurch

ChurchChurch

Nation (“City of God”)Nation (“City of God”)

210 Jewish Exile and Return210 Jewish Exile and Return– King Jehoaichin , Daniel, Ezekiel, Priests, captured by King Jehoaichin , Daniel, Ezekiel, Priests, captured by

NebuchadnezzarNebuchadnezzar– After ~70 years King Cyrus of Persia invaded BabylonAfter ~70 years King Cyrus of Persia invaded Babylon

• Royal decreeRoyal decree• Israelites repented, and returned over 140 yearsIsraelites repented, and returned over 140 years

– Restored the templeRestored the temple– Malachi brought about reform of faith (messianic prophecies) Malachi brought about reform of faith (messianic prophecies)

Israelites prepared for 400 years for true parents (messiah)Israelites prepared for 400 years for true parents (messiah)605 BC605 BC

210 Papal Exile and Return210 Papal Exile and Return– Authority of papacy declined after crusadesAuthority of papacy declined after crusades– 1309 King Philip IV arranged election of Pope Clement V, moved 1309 King Philip IV arranged election of Pope Clement V, moved

papacy to Avignon, where it remained for 70 years. papacy to Avignon, where it remained for 70 years. (sometimes (sometimes termed as the Babylonian exile of the Pope)termed as the Babylonian exile of the Pope)

– 1377 Pope Gregory XI returned the papal residence to Rome.1377 Pope Gregory XI returned the papal residence to Rome.– Further period of confusion and disunity (the Great Schism). Further period of confusion and disunity (the Great Schism).

Three popes vying for universal recognition at one point.Three popes vying for universal recognition at one point.– Council of Constance (1414-1417) sought to resolve key issuesCouncil of Constance (1414-1417) sought to resolve key issues– Led to protestant reformation Martin Luther 1517Led to protestant reformation Martin Luther 1517

Great Schism.Great Schism.

Council of Constance.Council of Constance.

Reformation: Martin Luther, Counter reformationReformation: Martin Luther, Counter reformation



400 Preparation for true parents (messiah)400 Preparation for true parents (messiah)– Malachi – reformer of faithMalachi – reformer of faith– Israelites external hardships at hands of Persia, Greece, Israelites external hardships at hands of Persia, Greece,

Egypt, Syria and RomeEgypt, Syria and Rome– The Axial period:The Axial period:

– Buddhism (India) Gautama Buddha (565-485 BC)Buddhism (India) Gautama Buddha (565-485 BC)– Confucianism (552-479 BC) Confucianism (552-479 BC) – Socrates (Greece) (470-399 BC)Socrates (Greece) (470-399 BC)– Scientific method, maths, architecture, machines Scientific method, maths, architecture, machines

– Roman empire, communications Roman empire, communications

400 Preparation for true parents (messiah)400 Preparation for true parents (messiah)– Martin Luther (1517) – reformer of faith. Counter-reformationMartin Luther (1517) – reformer of faith. Counter-reformation– Christians internal tribulations: challenges from Humanism, Christians internal tribulations: challenges from Humanism,

secularism, freedom of faith.secularism, freedom of faith.– The renaissance:The renaissance:

– Politics, economy, culture, science,Politics, economy, culture, science,transport, language, communicationstransport, language, communications

– Christianity expanded onto world level: Portugese Jesuits, Christianity expanded onto world level: Portugese Jesuits, Spanish Catholics, British Anglican, protestants :Dutch, Spanish Catholics, British Anglican, protestants :Dutch, Belgiums, etcBelgiums, etc

15171517 19171917



By the end of AD 2000, after a 400 year period of preparation, ChristiansBy the end of AD 2000, after a 400 year period of preparation, Christianson the world level should be ready to receive true parents (the messiah).on the world level should be ready to receive true parents (the messiah).

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Slavery in Slavery in EgyptEgypt

Persecution Persecution under under RomeRome

Period of Period of JudgesJudges

PatriarchaPatriarchal Systeml System

The The United United KingdomKingdom

The The Christian Christian KingdomKingdom

Divided Divided Kingdom Kingdom of N & Sof N & S

Divided Divided Kingdom Kingdom of E & Wof E & W

Jewish Jewish Captivity Captivity & Return& Return

Papal Papal Captivity Captivity & Return& Return

PreparatioPreparation for true n for true parents parents (messiah)(messiah)

PreparatioPreparation for true n for true parents parents (messiah)(messiah)

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