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The Secret History of the World #2
Comets and the Horns of Moses
Laura Knight-Jadczyk's series, The Secret History of the World, is one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken to provide a cogent, comprehensive account of humanity's true history and place in the cosmos. Following the great unifying vision of the Stoic Posidonius, Laura weaves together the study of history, mythology, religion, psychology and physics, revealing a view of the world that is both rational and breathtaking in its all-encompassing scope.
This second volume, Comets and the Horns of Moses, (written in concert with several following volumes soon to be released) picks up the dangling threads of volume one with an analysis of the Biblical character of Moses -- his possible true history and nature -- and the cyclical nature of cosmic catastrophes in Earth's history.
Laura skillfully tracks the science of comets, revealing evidence for the fundamentally electrical and electromagnetic nature of these celestial bodies and how they have repeatedly wreaked havoc and destruction on our planet over the course of human history. Even more startling however, is the evidence that comets and cometary fragments have played a central role in the formation of human myth and legend and the very concept of a 'god'.
As she expertly navigates her way through the labyrinth of history, Laura uncovers the secret knowledge of comets that has been hidden in the great myths, ancient astronomy (and astrology) and the works of the Greek philosophers. Concluding with a look at the political and psychological implications of cyclical cometary catastrophes and what they portend for humanity today, Comets and the Horns of Moses is a marvel of original thought and keen detective work that will rock the foundations of your understanding of the world you live in, and no doubt ruffle the feathers of the many academics who still cling to an outdated and blinkered view of history.
This second volume, Comets and the Horns of Moses, (written in concert with several following volumes soon to be released) picks up the dangling threads of volume one with an analysis of the Biblical character of Moses -- his possible true history and nature -- and the cyclical nature of cosmic catastrophes in Earth's history.
Laura skillfully tracks the science of comets, revealing evidence for the fundamentally electrical and electromagnetic nature of these celestial bodies and how they have repeatedly wreaked havoc and destruction on our planet over the course of human history. Even more startling however, is the evidence that comets and cometary fragments have played a central role in the formation of human myth and legend and the very concept of a 'god'.
As she expertly navigates her way through the labyrinth of history, Laura uncovers the secret knowledge of comets that has been hidden in the great myths, ancient astronomy (and astrology) and the works of the Greek philosophers. Concluding with a look at the political and psychological implications of cyclical cometary catastrophes and what they portend for humanity today, Comets and the Horns of Moses is a marvel of original thought and keen detective work that will rock the foundations of your understanding of the world you live in, and no doubt ruffle the feathers of the many academics who still cling to an outdated and blinkered view of history.
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628 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 15, 2013
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January 25, 2013
I think this is Laura Knight-Jadczyk's best book yet and can't wait for the next volumes. The structure is great: clear, with every point leading up to the next. And the revelations in the chapters on the Greeks were really fun, and surprising too. It builds on and develops several of the points made in volume I, Secret History of the World. And of course, the section on Posidonius is a treasure. Just makes me agonize over all those lost works of antiquity ...
The book argues that the skies used to be more 'active' in the past, in the sense of cometary activity (a point previously made by scientists Clube and Napier), and that these experiences gave rise to myths of 'gods' of the skies, the generations and ages of the gods, and tales of mass catastrophe. Laura discusses how comets fit into an electric model of the universe, and how knowledge of them has changed and been Stalinized from our history books. And finally, what it all means for us here and now. Revolutionary stuff.
The book argues that the skies used to be more 'active' in the past, in the sense of cometary activity (a point previously made by scientists Clube and Napier), and that these experiences gave rise to myths of 'gods' of the skies, the generations and ages of the gods, and tales of mass catastrophe. Laura discusses how comets fit into an electric model of the universe, and how knowledge of them has changed and been Stalinized from our history books. And finally, what it all means for us here and now. Revolutionary stuff.
September 29, 2018
"Comets and the Horns of Moses" (available on Amazon) does a great job of explaining the history of comets and asteroids and their interaction with our planet. The book also provides evidence that major impact events are by no means "rare" in human history. It is a 'must read' for those who want to get up to speed on this topic that seems to be getting more important as the America Meteor Society (AMS) have recorded exponentially increasing numbers of observed meteor/fireball observations over the past few years, for example. Also it would be good to read some of the book's references.
To understand what is going on over our heads, I strongly suggest getting up to speed on some excellent studies about our meteorite and comet history that is largely ignored by the mainstream. There has been excellent work by Mike Baillie, Victor Clube, and Napier whos work are also referenced in this book that contains some startling deep analysis. It is not a rehash of the good work by those guys mentioned, but an excellent close look at history from the angle of cometary bombardments and so many unexplainable disappearances of civilizations, and rise and fall of empires make a lot more sense now. Is this what is in store for us next, in this fragile system that now sustains 7 billion people? Now is the time to learn about it and be more prepared mentally and physically for what history has to teach us, but historians have largely ignored, preferring to follow "conventional" historical understandings that are incomplete and narrow in scope, lacking in cross-discipline studies needed to connect the dots.
To understand what is going on over our heads, I strongly suggest getting up to speed on some excellent studies about our meteorite and comet history that is largely ignored by the mainstream. There has been excellent work by Mike Baillie, Victor Clube, and Napier whos work are also referenced in this book that contains some startling deep analysis. It is not a rehash of the good work by those guys mentioned, but an excellent close look at history from the angle of cometary bombardments and so many unexplainable disappearances of civilizations, and rise and fall of empires make a lot more sense now. Is this what is in store for us next, in this fragile system that now sustains 7 billion people? Now is the time to learn about it and be more prepared mentally and physically for what history has to teach us, but historians have largely ignored, preferring to follow "conventional" historical understandings that are incomplete and narrow in scope, lacking in cross-discipline studies needed to connect the dots.
June 9, 2013
Extremely well researched work. Laura writes
In a simple, direct manner that keeps The reader wanting more. Such a diversity of topics that it sometimes can be a little overwhelming. Definitely worth more than one read.
I loved the chapters on Greek philosophers as I've always wanted to know what the fuss was about them. The parts about ancient civilizations and prehistorical people can really go deep. Again, very fascinating and well researched work by an author who does not compromise on keeping objective in her analysis.
In a simple, direct manner that keeps The reader wanting more. Such a diversity of topics that it sometimes can be a little overwhelming. Definitely worth more than one read.
I loved the chapters on Greek philosophers as I've always wanted to know what the fuss was about them. The parts about ancient civilizations and prehistorical people can really go deep. Again, very fascinating and well researched work by an author who does not compromise on keeping objective in her analysis.
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