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He really wraps it upDecember 31, 2007 5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I've read all of Sitchin's books, and facilitated a program where he discussed his findings at my church several years ago. There was a mix of people at that lecture ranging in age from 18 to 85, and, except for one man who walked out early, they really did like him and were excited about his research. He had been afraid to speak to people in "the buckle of the Bible belt." I titled the program - "Genesis Revisited" and told him to take it from there! He did and they loved it.
This book really ties all the clues together - in a remarkable way. I am always amazed at how he organizes his work - and in this one, --it just really pleases me. I am recommending it to all my friends that I introduced his work to years ago.
END OF DAYSDecember 2, 2007 5 out of 5 found this review helpful
THIS BOOK HAS BROUGHT TOGETHER FOR ME DOZENS OF ASPECTS I HAD ALREADY GATHERED FROM VARIOUS CREDIBLE SOURCES. IT HAS CREATED CLARITY AND COHESION AS WELL AS NEW IDEAS/NAMES/SOURCES THAT CREATE A CONSISTENT TIME LINE FOR OUR BEGINNINGS AS HUMAN AND UP TO NOW. I COULDN'T PUT THE BOOK DOWN. HIS BEST BY FAR. This is a definitive book for all who researching for their beginnings.
Awesome FICTIONAL work.September 25, 2007 21 out of 34 found this review helpful
What a great story! From a purely fictional point of view that is. But please don't take Mr. Sitchin seriously. Yes, he's done a lot of work and he's very passionate and I believe HE believes all that's in his books. But if you want facts, follow the work of true scholars.
There are plenty of reviews on this book and even more opinions I'm sure.
What's more important than a review is a call to reason. People - please... Just because you want or need to believe something is true doesn't mean that it is. When dealing with history and languages, I would highly recommend reviewing the work of true and accomplished scholars. Do this and you will likely get complete (as much as is possible) and the most accurate picture of the past as one can.
His credentials in no way qualify him to make such claims. If nothing else, look at his credentials and ask yourself how is this man qualified to make such claims?
I drive a fancy sports car and can give you the exact specs on the engine and body, from top to bottom. I could WOW the best of them with all the tech talk about the engine, transmission, suspension, etc. I could even carry on a detailed conversation with the mechanic if I had to. But I can tell you with certainty that if I was given a shop full of tools all to myself I couldn't fix my fancy sports car if it broke.
If you take your car into the shop be worked on, do you want the guy who talks like he knows what he's doing working on your car or do you want the guy with all the certificates on the wall that's PROVEN he knows what he's doing working on your car?
This is the case with Mr. Sitchin and his books. He talks a good line but has no credentials to prove he's anything more than just a fanciful talker.
Mr. Sitchin graduated from the University of London, majoring in economic history and he was a journalist and editor in Israel. How does this make him an expert in ancient Hebrew and the old Testament? In Sumerian culture? IMHO, this is a classic case of someone learning enough about an ancient language "to be dangerous". He absolutely sounds like he knows what he's talking about and sadly that fools a whole lot of people.
Like many, I was very taken initially with his ideas. But too much didn't add up. After months of research I was quite disappointed to realize that the basis of at least some of his theories (the ones I researched anyway) were too full of holes to be true.
There is an upside though - this a GREAT fictional story!
Real seekers of truth will check multiple sources and validate claims from many different sources. Do this and in time you will find the truth.
If you are looking to be entertained, look no further.
A LITTLE BIT CONFUSING...September 13, 2007 2 out of 11 found this review helpful
The book somewhat confused me because of some claims. The author also states that the reader should read his other books to understand this book clearly. Nevertheless, I still admire Zecharia Sitchin for all his efforts.
A KeeperSeptember 6, 2007 4 out of 9 found this review helpful
Buying a book is one thng haveing it be worth the storage space another. This is worth the storage space.
