Customer Reviews:
 If you wondered why is God such a universal concept October 29, 2001
18 out of 23 found this review helpful
For anyone who has wondered as to why, despite the existence of different religions, different cultures and different races of people in different regions of the world... why do they all have some common basic foundations, such as the concept of God. Every religion has some form God or the other. There is this concept of heaven and hell (the description varies from relg. to relg). There is this concept of good and evil. The concept that if you do good you go to heaven and if not, you go to hell.Whether you believe in them or not, it is just too much of a concidence that all these different part of the world/religions should come up with the same basic concepts. The only theory that can completely explain these concidences, is the theory that there existed one religion/culture throughout the world at one time. And over a period of time, it broke up as is bound to happen. And the author has done an excellent job of driving that point home with the use of linguistic tools, prevelant names and legends. There are some places where I felt that the facts were being stretched to fit the theory, but such occasions were very rare. Anyone on a quest to understanding vedic religion and its roots, this book definitely a must read. You can also read "In search for the Cradle of Civilization".
You are hooked on to this book if you want to believe October 24, 2001
12 out of 18 found this review helpful
This is the first book in last five years I read cover to cover and couldn't keep it down till I finished. Very well written with lots of examples and context. It's amazing to believe that there existed a global civilization long before modern history was began to be recorded. This existence of global civilization is a perfect explanation for me to understand the fact that the basic concepts like life, death, god, religion, society, marriage, language & script existed across the globe thousands of years ago.
One needs to read this with open mind as at times you may think the theory is going overboard.
The Truth is finally out July 3, 2001
19 out of 33 found this review helpful
You haven't lived unless you have known the truth. The truth is revealed in here!!!Stephen Knapp has provided various rational arguments and historical evidences that underlines the fact that the Vedic Civilization was the most ancient and the Universal religion(true to its name Santana Dharma - Universal religion). It also brings to light the various conspiracies plotted by Mughals, Britishers and Germans. The plot to tarnish the Vedas and potray the Vedic civilization (known today as Hinduism) in bad light though might have been successfull to an extent but they haven't succeeded. The world now have started to realise their folly. This is definitely a 'MUST READ BOOK'. After reading the book there are NO doubts that linger in your mind, there are NO questions that remain unanswered. The research findings are praiseworthy. A sane and a person of rational thinking would definitely agree with the author. At the end of the book one is left satisfied and convinced.
The Truth is finally out July 3, 2001
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
You haven't lived unless you have known the truth. The truth is revealed in here!Stephen Knapp has provided various rational arguments and historical evidences that underlines the fact that the Vedic Civilization was the most ancient and the Universal religion(true to its name Santana Dharma - Universal religion). It also brings to light the various conspiracies plotted by Mughals, Britishers and Germans. The plot to tarnish the Vedas and potray the Vedic civilization (known today as Hinduism) in bad light though might have been successfull to an extent but they haven't succeeded. The world now have started to realise their folly. This is definitely a 'MUST READ BOOK'. After reading the book there are NO doubts that linger in your mind, there are NO questions that remain unanswered. The research findings are praiseworthy. A sane and a person of rational thinking would definitely agree with the author. At the end of the book one is left satisfied and convinced.
Authentic historical fact June 5, 2001
12 out of 26 found this review helpful
Stephen Knapp presents historical facts as they are. He does not distort them or color them with false beliefs or opinions.True scholars know that the Vedic Sanatana Dharma is the original true religion and that Samskrta(sanskrit) is the mother of all European languages including English. That being the case, it behoves us to read this book and understand what Stephen is really trying to say.
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