 Possibly the most controversial/debated claim in the book is Stone's interpretation of how peaceful, benevolent matriarchal society and Goddess-reverent traditions (including Ancient Egypt) were attacked, undermined and ultimately destroyed almost completely, by the ancient tribes including Hebrews and later the early Christians.To do this they attempted to destroy any visible symbol of the sacred feminine, including artwork, sculpture, weavings and literature.The reason being that they wanted the Sacred Masculine to become the dominant power, and rule over women and Goddess energies.