Catastrophism: Man, Myth and Mayhem in Ancient History and the Sciences

671. Firmament & Chaos by John Ackerman (Book Review). C&C Review 2002:1 [Journals] [SIS Review]

... it doesn't. Similarly, Ackerman's version of creationism, which includes not only interventions by God at some points in the story (but not at others) and selective breeding experiments by Martian settlers - but also the claim of American mystic Edgar Cayce (referred to here as Casey') that our mental capabilities can be transformed by reading the Bible over and over again is strictly for afficionados. The second volume (Chaos) is potentially more interesting. It contains much useful information about the planets and their many anomalies. The discussion of the heat of Venus is of particular interest to SIS members, with a lengthy analysis of current theories and measurements taken by space probes. Ackerman ...

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672. Rethinking Mitanni/Hanigalbat [Journals] [Catastrophism & Ancient History]

... . I, p. 60. 3. G. Roux, Ancient Iraq, p..233 (Pelican ed.). 4. D.D . Luckenbill, Ancient Records of Assyria and Babylonia, vol. I, p. 40. 5. L.J . Mitcham, "The Hittite Raid." Interdisciplinary Bible Scholar, pp. 50-53. Copies may be obtained from Barry Page, 39 Pardess Meshutaf, Raanana, Israel. I am pleased to have Mr. Page's support for my revised placement of the Hanigalbat kings. 6. M.C . Astour, "Hattusilis, Halab and Hanigalbat." JNES, vol. 31 (1972 ...

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673. Wer Herrschte Im Industal? (Who Reigned in the Indus Valley?) by Gunnar Heinsohn (Book review) [Journals] [SIS Review]

... which is identical to that of the Indus, is nevertheless dated almost 2,000 years later than the Indus material. Heinsohn shows that the supposed 2,000 year head-start of the Near Eastern cultures (the Chinese, Mexican and South American civilisation all commence around 1000 BC) is simply the result of applying the sacred numerology of the Bible to the actual history of the Near East. These dates need to be dropped, and the starting-point of the civilisations of Egypt and Mesopotamia lowered to 1000 BC, to be in line with the rest. The book is written in a clear and concise manner, with numerous line illustrations. Unfortunately, it has yet to appear in ...

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674. Cosmic Imagery Prom the Time of Joseph [Journals] [SIS Workshop]

... , p. 109. For more references to the terrible voice of Judah and to the stamping on the ground, see vol. V, p.354, note 275. (6 ) ibid, vol. II, p. 105. In a marginal commentary on Numbers 2:3 and 2:18 respectively, Bagster's Companion Bible (King James Authorised Version, 1611) gives the astrological signs for Judah as the lion (Leo) and Manasseh & Ephraim (the sons of Joseph) as each of the horns of the bull (Taurus). (7 ) Ginzberg, op. cit., vol. II, p. 82. (8 ) ...

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675. On Fermor's article on ante-diluvian climate [Journals] [Catastrophism & Ancient History]

... in context this concession matters little, as I gave other and stronger arguments against Morris' notion of a high-level translucent thermal blanket. Likewise concerning "ruach." I can only admire the authoritative knowledge of old Hebrew usage displayed by critics, but all I argued was that Patten erred when he claimed that wind was not mentioned in the Bible prior to the flood account, whether as tempest or balmy breeze. Turning to more substantial issues, I am taken to task for explaining the "Golden Age" as a steady state, albeit one differing from the present. Seemingly this approach offends by ignoring catastrophe, especially astro catastrophe. However, I simply examined the steady state ...

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676. Letters [Journals] [SIS Workshop]

... not a village in view. This was a few years after the excavations at Ur and before, in the north, the Samarian civilisation was uncovered. Below the minaret would be the dome, the mosque and a village, completely buried, and this gave thought to what else might lie beneath the surface. I had also read the Bible through and could not accept that the Old Testament was pure whimsy when reading the detailed specifications written painstakingly and in such detail, whilst Solomon's temples added labour requirements, transport and specifications calling for the highest skills. Further, the division of the land between the Tribes called for thorough surveys with the command that those sent out report findings ...

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677. Society News [Journals] [SIS Workshop]

... very interesting general discussion followed, concerning books which the members of the group had each found interesting and television programmes which had been found infuriating such as that by Colin Renfrew on Melos, and also possible conflicts between Velikovsky and religion. On this last point the majority saw no conflict - indeed, Velikovsky's ideas had strengthened belief and made the Bible clearer. There were six members of the group present out of a possible fifteen. This was disappointing but it was felt that each member got something out of the meeting just to be able to compare notes and express himself or herself to others of compatible understanding. (This is virtually a verbatim report of David Fairbairn's letter) THE ...

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678. Sodom and Gomorrah [Journals] [SIS Workshop]

... those who tried to escape were turned into stone" (14). References. 1. Encyclopaedia Britannica , 15th edition, Index IX, pp. 321-2. 2. ibid, vol. 5, p. 524. 3. ibid. 4. ibid, Index IX, p. 322. Also see Werner Keller, The Bible as History , (N .Y . 1956), p. 76. 5. op. cit. (note 1), Index IX, p. 322: Keller op. cit., p. 76. 6. op. cit. (note 1), vol. 5, p. 524. 7 ...

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679. Matters Arising [Journals] [SIS Workshop]

... = Mars? Peter James has drawn our attention to the relationship between Apollo and the mouse. "Mouse Apollo", an oracular mouse, was consulted in the shrine of the Great Goddess.(10) Both Josephus and Herodotus tell of the role of mice in the destruction of the army of Sennacherib, an event described in the Bible as being due to a "ruach", or heavenly blast. Dr Velikovsky identified Mars as being the agent of destruction in the time of Sennacherib and Hezekiah. He also noted that cities in Egypt with the cult of the sacred mouse were sacred cities of thunderbolts and meteorites and that one of these was Leto olis.(11 ...

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680. Letters [Journals] [SIS Workshop]

... "Celestial Agitation", from the series of Freaky Fables by Handelsman, depicts Pallas Athene causing Velikovskian catastrophes. We are hoping to obtain the permission of PUNCH to reproduce this cartoon strip for WORKSHOP. Erratum In "The Dragon in Myth and Folklore", WORKSHOP 3:4 , p. 6, under the heading Dragons in the Bible, the reference for the quotation ". .. shall be an habitation of dragons, and a court for owls" should have been (Isaiah 34:13) not 23:13 as printed. \cdrom\pubs\journals\workshop\vol0401\32letts.htm ...

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