Gods of the Bible: A New Interpretation of the Bible Reveals the Oldest Secret in History

by Mauro Biglino

We have been taught that “God” possesses specific spiritual characteristics, including, omnipotence, omniscience, eternity, compassion, love and so forth.

Through the pages of this book, howerer, “God” will probably show himself in a light entirely unsuspected to most readers.


The final portrait that will emerge will likely reveal the image of a character very different from what many of our readers are accustomed to

Genres: Religion, Nonfiction, History, Aliens

383 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2023

About the author

Mauro Biglino is an Italian essayist and translator.

Student of the history of religions, specialized in the translation from ancient Hebrew, he has translated the Masoretic text for the publisher Edizioni San Paolo.

For Biglino, through direct analysis of the Hebrew texts of the Bible, knowledge and understanding of religious thought is today more accessible. Biglino translates literally what he reads in the Old Testament, deliberately ignoring those aspects of the faith, reserved for the personal sensitivity. Biglino therefore proposes an examination of the Old Testament through the literal translation of the Hebrew text, the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. In particular, he emphasizes the technological knowledge of those who, according to the author, would have created man in his own image and likeness. Furthermore, he shows that, in the biblical texts, there are references to alien craft - or at least to devices built using technologies not known at the time and not compatible with the level of technological knowledge of the period - and the presence of beings from other planets. In addition to the UFO theories, he exposes translations that differ in form and in content from those adopted by the major religions. In his book "The Bible is not a holy book," the author focuses on how the divinity, spiritually speaking, would not be present in the Old Testament, and also questions possible changes to the text during the centuries.

Reviews

[Kat Starwolf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Will Make You Question What You Thought You Knew About the Bible

Biglino's definitely done his homework here. In fact, his being a translator gives his words more validity. I've thoroughly read and researched the same Bible this man (and other translators like him) has read/translated, and I have to say: Biglino's interpretations -- and his perspective offered in this book -- seem to be spot-on. Seeing the Bible from Biglino's perspective isn't that difficult to do, and it's quite likely to blow your mind.

[Dawn Benson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gods of the Bible

This is a great read for those searching for truth. Though just a theory at this point, it does make more sense than what we were taught as children in religion class. I am so glad more authors are courageous enough to address this topic. Loved it! I shall look for more from this author. Thank-You

[Tom Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very eye-opening!

I believe God is real, but not the one created by humans. This book presents us with the best evidence I've read so far that the Bible is history, not religion.

When I was reading this book, I imagined it was being narrated by Fox Mulder talking to Sculley.

[0:50 · Rating 5 out of 5]

The argumentation seems weak at first, but as you go on, it gets more and more convincing. Yahweh calls himself an Elohim, and Elohim are said to be mortal. Those two statements together are the crux, whatever you may argue you can't get past them. Of course, we can just chalk it up to the disconnectedness of the different layers of the Bible, but treating the text as a coherent entity turns out to be an interesting exercise.

The author explains it all by domestication by Alien species: I don't think this is necessary, although I'm starting to be more receptive to it. At least some genetic manipulation and weird technology can be done by secret groups within societies. Those are proven to exist even in primitive societies and secret technology is a logical necessity for any society that is engaged in war and territorialism, a repeating theme in the Old Testament. It can be revealed in action without fear if it cannot be interpreted by normal humans except in a way that leads to deification because it is so far beyond their comprehension. It makes sense that those who rule would present themselves as aliens or gods. This, of course, does not exclude actual aliens somewhere along the way, but considering all this pretence and lies, the terrain becomes a bit too difficult to navigate to any consistent direction.

It's noteworthy that the Elohim divided Humans among themselves, but does this imply their mutual hostility if the result would be war? The Bible says they enjoyed sniffing burning meat due to oxidation: well, if they could "sniff" inside humans, perhaps by means of the special breastplates described, they would acquire sensations of oxidation happening due to the intense stress of warfare. Similarly, the painful phenomena of mysticism, alchemy, worship, with literal references to soul burning, would also give off similar pleasing sensations: this is why changing the physical descriptions to spiritual ones which are by definition unreachable, leading to endless contemplations of void in apophatuous theology, is also useful. Mathematics, described by Porphyry as sacrifice, may be similar. There's also the fact that stress increases humans' energy production, which could also be siphoned invisibly by a more advanced people/aliens/others. There could be a way to use it constructively, but mostly it goes towards pain in human ideological systems. The mindset of the sacrificist is probably also full of fear and reverence, and stress, which might be equally prized by the Elohim as the burning flesh.

I think it's all about moving the game of the "orphans" of primitive societies to a more intense, global level, which is what Anunnaki signifies. Or are the watchers the orphans? Not really sure about this part at the moment. Anyway, it could be easy to pit spiritual and the technological in opposition, or humanism and technological, but what if they converge on a higher level where the sociological is literally technological, technology for producing these oxidation effects for the elohim to sniff? The Krebs Cycle was reversed, supposedly by Annunaki engineering, and also the socio-sexual taboo cycle was tweaked with a dowry system: before that, the males of matrilineal clans simply had to copulate with some female of another clan and actually join that clan/group if he wanted something to do with the baby! But with the introduction of the dowry system, he can take his half-sister for a bride, the female his father had fathered for another group. The male could, then, even in a matrilineal group, bring the daughter to the matrilineal fold through this protocol. It's, similarly, like a cycle that's being tweaked, which is the biggest thing that makes me sympathetic to the alien theory. If you follow the clues, you find out that it was ancient cyanobacteria that were responsible for the Great Oxygenation Event that in turn enabled the Krebs Cycle and the oxidation reactions so prized by the Elohim.

“This hugely important, but unassuming, microorganism is involved in processes of global importance, such as the balance of oxygen and nitrogen. Despite its importance to the development of complex life, however, no mechanism has until now been identified to explain their collective behaviour.” - Dr. Lucas Goehring
https://www.lboro.ac.uk/news-events/n...

EDIT 7/15/2024
It should probably be mentioned that it's important to remember the bull-god "El", the foil of Baal, which appears in Canaanite mythology. This is because the connection between "Elohim" and "El" in the bible, like Yahweh calls himself an Elohim, but when he's called a jealous god, he's called a jealous El. It's also interesting that El, like Yahweh, dwells in a tent and that he is identified with Saturn, making a good case that systems derived from Jewish monotheism are all Saturn-worship and that Baal would be related to Jupiter, or Zeus, through the name Hadad(Baa'al Hadad). It gets complicated though by El calling his son "Yaw" which is a known predecessor of Yahweh, but Yaw, renamed Yam, is actually a sea god, also a foil Baal, but only a son of Saturn. But then, Yam appears as Yahweh's enemy in the bible, although his name used to be Yaw!

. There's also a weird reversal: Zeus is Jupiter but he's the Sky God, but in the Canaanite-Phoenician-Israelite continuum the Sky God is actually Saturn, whereas with the Greeks Cronos the harvest god, the earth god, is Saturn. It probably relates to patrilineal-matrilineal conflict: if Saturn is considered malign, then with the Greeks, it is associated with the ultimately with earth-mother Gaia as well through the harvest, while with the matrilineal cults of the Near East Saturn is associated with an evil Dad that demands sacrifices. The plot thickens when you consider these gods' relation to death: the death goddess Persephone in Greek mythos was the daughter of Zeus, while Hades was the son of Cronos. In Canaanite/Ugarit mythology, El or Saturn is the father of both Shapshu(sun/death goddess, notably) and Mot(Moloch, The Pit). Sun is probably associated with death because it gives drought, and Mot is antagonistic with Baal. In Greek mythology Apollon is the child of Jupiter/Zeus, in Canaanite/Ugarit one it is the daughter of El/Saturn, but the Ugarit "El" is somewhat more distant from Earth and Zeus/Baal kills his favorite son Yaw/Yam. Baal is only killed by Mot or Death, who is in turn killed by his sister-wife Anat, an act which brings Baal back to life. El doesn't so much devour his children as look upon their fights from a distance, favouring the enemies of Baal and fertility: sea, sun and death.

[Sabrina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ho iniziato a seguire Mauro Biglino su YouTube dopo aver ascoltato con grande piacere le sue teorie in un noto podcast.
Inutile dire quanto affascianti siano i suoi studi e quante porte aprano la mente una volta che si è letto anche uno solo dei suoi libri.

Questo volume in particolare inizia con una riflessione posta a capire se, quando i nostri antenati descrivevano atti divini, in realtà non stessero descrivendo semplicemente una popolazione (sottolineiamo che nella bibbia non usano il singolare per descrivere un Elohim solo, ma utilizzano spesso e volentieri il plurale) molto più avanti a livello tecnologico e che per un vasto periodo di tempo li ha aiutati tra conquiste, liberazioni e altri eventi conosciuti da tutti.

Armatevi di Bibbia durante la lettura di questo libro, perché essa vi sarà indispensabile nel capire le vere traduzioni portate a galla dagli studi dall'autore.

Consiglio vivamente la lettura a quel genere di lettore a cui piace curiosare anche al di fuori delle teorie teologiche che girano intorno al testo sacro della Bibbia ancora oggi, e a coloro che (senza pregiudizi) sono disposti ad accettare una traduzione che dista da quella a cui siamo stati sempre abituati.

[Rory Fox · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very Imaginative

What I enjoyed about this book is that it offers readers a close engagement with an ancient text. The author knows his languages and cites linguistic features for his claims. That’s good, and it makes the book far more interesting and thought provoking than other books about ancient superhuman or alien visitations.

What I liked less was that there were a lot of assumptions in the book, and those assumptions are not always spelled out clearly to the reader. Instead, they drive interpretations to conclusions, because the underlying assumptions are not raised and evaluated.

For example, chapter 2 tells us that Elohim is a plural noun used for God. This is used to argue that there was a ‘bunch’ of godlike individuals interacting with ancient humans. But the plurality of Elohim is not a new discovery. Christian theologians have been noting the plurality of God in the Old Testament for 1500 years, and excitedly concluding that it was a prophetic fore shadowing of the doctrine of the Trinity.

And the mere fact that a word appears in plural format does not necessarily mean that it has a plural meaning. Take the English word ‘trousers.’ It looks plural but it is a single piece of clothing. Take the ancient Latin word ‘castra.’ It is a plural form of a singular reference to an army camp. The book tells us at one point that the plural Hebrew word ‘Machanaim’ should be translated as ‘two camps’ (11%). But an assumption is being made that that Hebrew word isn’t like the Latin Castra. Is that a justified assumption?

In other chapters much is made of the fact that ancient Hebrew contains words that we don’t fully understand. Once again that is not a new revelation, nor is it confined to the Hebrew Old Testament. The New Testament is full of Greek words that occur only once (hapax legomenon) and so they raise queries about how to translate them. There is even one in the Lord’s Prayer. What tends to happen though, is that religious texts are handed on from generation to generation, and so traditions of previous interpretation guide modern interpreters. Of course, those traditions could err over time, but is our cold guessing about what words must have meant several thousand years ago any more likely to be right?

Having established that there is a multiplicity of godlike beings (gods) the author then appeals to arguments for Intelligent Design to claim that those beings probably injected DNA into Homo Erectus, to create Homo Sapiens in what the book of Genesis refers to as ‘our image’ (24%). However, the idea of Intelligent Design is extremely controversial as a Philosophical and Scientific idea. It needs arguing and defending. It can’t just be appealed to as a justifiable assumption, and then inserted into the argument of the book to deliver its conclusion.

And so on, and so forth with more assumptions. The book essentially reads assumptions into the text, and then read them back out again as extraordinary ideas about what could have happened thousands of years ago. At one point the book even admits that it is just essentially a set of hypotheses (61%). The ultimate problem with hypothesising, however, is that at some point the question of evidence has to arise, and thus the plausibility of what is being claimed...

Overall, this is not a book that I would recommend. It raises interesting ideas but it does not make its assumptions clear, and so readers cannot properly evaluate what is being presented to them.

These are comments on the 2023 version of the text, read in November 2023.

[James Crawford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Basically the book is an examination of the possibility that much of what is in the Bible was influenced by contact between people living at that time and a group of beings who may have been humanoid extraterrestrials or, I think, may have been survivors from an earlier regular human advanced civilization that predated the Biblical people.

The book examines closely things said in the Bible and notes that our present Bible is not the same as the original writing. The author points out how the meaning of words changes over time (and brand new words come into existence and some words don't get used any more.) He also points out that Hebrew is a language that didn't at the time used vowels so people who translated the Bible over time had to figure out what the vowels were.

Which means that some of their translations might not have actually been what the original writer meant. To add to that the Bible was not written originally in English. Or Latin. It was compiled together and the decision was made which books were going to be in the final version of the Bible and which weren't.

That means that some of the items that were left out of the 'official' Bible might not have had any importance or they might have been important but were kicked out anyhow.

Also, parts of the Bible are based on ancient myths which were used to develop stories specifically for a religious and political purpose. The story of the flood, for example, is way older than the Bible version.

One other thing. From what I have read elsewhere the material in the Bible was copied by hand by monks. There is a very strong possibility that over time changes were made either by accident or by purpose by those copying earlier versions. Essentially, what we have in the Bible today is the result of these changes, different takes on mythology, political influences and other things.
That doesn't mean it's useless, of course. There are parts that are really good and have good ideas on how people should behave. In my own opinion one of the most important parts is very simple. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. If everyone followed this very basic concept the world would be massively different that it is today.

Now there is one major thing I question about the book and that is that these beings were not from the Earth in the author's opinion. If they were not from the Earth than they would have evolved on another planet with differences from the Earth that, in the long run, would have resulted in intelligent beings developing but not looking just like us.

For example almost all the stories of UFO encounters today involve beings that are somewhat like us but it is very easy to tell that they did not evolve on the Earth. This is why I think the beings were human survivors of a civilization that was advanced but something had gone wrong and the survivors were trying to help people of that time get their own civilization going successfully.

One other thing. The author discusses the Elohim from the Bible and says that there were a group of beings, not just a single God figure. He goes into this in considerable detail.

The book is difficult to understand in some parts because the author goes into great detail on the language itself, how it was interpreted and how it could be misinterpreted.

So, now after my own opinions, I'll summarize what I think are the most important part of what the author says. There are footnotes for each chapter. Below are the main points I noted but he goes into each one in considerable detail.

The Elohim, either aliens or survivors of a previous civilization, created humans with DNA work.

Sometimes smart people like Galileo get stomped on, basically, by others who want to toe the official/political line.

There are various groups of Christians and their Bibles are not exactly the same, some with more books than other versions. That just refers to the present version of the Bible.

The exact authors of the Old Testament are not actually know. The original wording was subject to later copy errors, rewriting and word changes.

Biblical texts were originally written with 4 consonants and no vowels.

He discusses how language is related to the cultural of a particular time.

The term Elohim can be singular or plural.

He notes very specific things in the Bible that are related to the topic he is covering at the time. For example, Psalm 92 refers to 'gods' indicating that there were a number of beings that were thought of as being gods meaning there was more than one single god.

The Ruach is a mode of travel. (It seems to have traits of a UFO/UAP.)

God made man in 'our' image. Our refers to more than one so is this another thing that supports the idea of gods, plural?

The name Adam might be generic for different beings being made so this might refer to the 'gods' making 'Adams' on other planets also.

Original sin is a theological concept, not something God specifically established.

The Book of Enoch refers to 23 different kinds of flying vehicles.

(When you consider all the things covered in the creation of humanity, the temptation of Eve, the expulsion from Eden, etc. and how God got angry there's something to consider. If God is all-knowing, as Christianity believes, then wouldn't God have known in advance that the thing with Adam, Eve and the Garden of Eden wasn't going to work out? Expelling them from Eden because they didn't not follow his rules is sort of add when God would have known from the start that they would not obey him/her/it/them.)

There might have been giants in those days.

Some of what is in the Bible came from earlier civilizations like the Sumerian civilization.

There's a lot about Moses, the people with him, and Egypt.

He discusses Noah's ark. (Some of the logical problems I see with this which is, by the way, based on even earlier mythologies and some type of major catastrophe is referred to in legends of various civilizations. If two of everything were to be brought onto the ark then it would have been a vast structure. How would people living at that time manage to travel great distances to other continents, for example, and gather two of every living thing. How did then get two examples of every animal in the ocean? How about microorganisms? How would suitable habitats for all of this multitude of different living things possibly fit into one ark? )

He discusses Angelology.

He discusses the Annunaki.

There are many instances in the Bible where God instructed certain people to go and kill others yet one of the commandments is Thou Shalt Not Kill. (One source I read indicates it should have been translated as Thou Shalt Not Murder which makes a heck of a lot more sense.)

The term Elohim does not mean one single 'god.' It's a plural term.

There's a lot more discussed in the book. The only thing I found that was annoying was the continual splitting of some words as in splitt-ing or contin-ual. I can't understand why this was not corrected before being published.

I think this was a really well-done, albeit complicated at times, work and I like the way he went into detail on each thing he was noting that were different from the 'common' belief system.

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as lame as its cover proclaims it to be, this was actually a rigorous parsing of ancient Hebrew to support this scholar’s highly controversial and actually-pretty-plausible-when-you’re-talking-about-a-millennias-old-sacrificial-cult idea that the ancient Old Testament gods, specifically Yahweh, were aliens duking it out amongst their colonized slaves. To me, a not entirely inconceivable interpretation of the Temple cult and its esoteric golden Ark and columns of smoke and fire and lightning and orb-like flying craft. I mean, why not, it’s all smoke and mirrors anyway.

[mrs marianne brooke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

It's hard to ignore the evidence presented by someone who gives us the real meanings of the words in the bible and I find I am not afraid to accept the conclusions and insights presented. Great book, great author and information lots of us are ready to hear.

[Bryan Hutcheson · Rating 5 out of 5]

outstanding

Jaw dropping, outstanding and thoroughly thoroughly researched. Every human being should read this. A great and extremely thought provoking read.

[Fabrizio Poli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mauro Biglino’s Gods of the Bible is a bold, provocative work that invites readers to re-examine the foundational texts of the Judeo-Christian tradition through an unorthodox but deeply inquisitive lens. Drawing on his experience as a Vatican translator and expert in ancient Hebrew, Biglino strips back centuries of theological interpretation to propose that the Bible, particularly the Old Testament, may not be describing a singular, omnipotent spiritual deity—but rather a pantheon of very tangible, powerful beings with advanced technology and knowledge.

At its core, Biglino’s argument hinges on a literal translation of key Hebrew terms—most notably “Elohim,” which he contends is a plural noun that has been conventionally mistranslated as “God.” He further suggests that the "divine interventions" and miraculous events in the Bible might be better understood as the actions of extraterrestrial entities rather than spiritual metaphors. It's a viewpoint that disrupts traditional theology but opens a fascinating speculative avenue about our origins, our past, and who—or what—may have once walked among us.

Parallels with Mormon Beliefs
What makes Gods of the Bible especially compelling is how some of its ideas resonate, even if unintentionally, with elements found in Latter-day Saint (Mormon) theology. While the two worldviews are not identical, several thematic parallels emerge:

Plurality of Gods
Mormon doctrine, particularly as elaborated in the King Follett Discourse by Joseph Smith, affirms the existence of a plurality of gods. Smith taught that God was once a man and that humans have the potential to become like God—a concept that aligns intriguingly with Biglino’s reinterpretation of "Elohim" as multiple powerful beings with physical characteristics.

Gods with Physical Bodies
In LDS theology, God the Father and Jesus Christ are described as having tangible, glorified bodies. Biglino’s hypothesis that the biblical "gods" were corporeal beings who interacted directly and physically with humanity echoes this idea, although his take is framed in the context of ancient astronauts rather than exalted beings.

Extraterrestrial Possibility
While Mormonism doesn’t officially teach about ancient aliens, it does hold expansive cosmological views—such as the belief in inhabited worlds beyond Earth and the eternal progression of souls. Biglino's suggestion that humanity’s ancient interactions may have involved beings from elsewhere in the cosmos aligns with the LDS openness to a broader, inhabited universe.

Lost Knowledge and Suppressed Truths
Both Biglino and Mormonism share a concern with lost or obscured knowledge. Biglino accuses religious institutions of deliberately misrepresenting ancient texts, while Mormonism speaks of a Great Apostasy and the need for restored truths through new revelation.

Final Thoughts
Gods of the Bible may challenge traditional religious readers, but it thrives as a work that encourages fresh thought and intellectual curiosity. While not intended to align with Mormon doctrine, Biglino’s book intersects with Latter-day Saint theology in ways that highlight both traditions’ willingness to think beyond the theological status quo.

For readers with a background in Mormonism, Gods of the Bible may not provide confirmation—but it does offer a parallel path of exploration that encourages a larger, more cosmic understanding of divine possibility. It is a radical book, yes, but one that asks compelling questions about who we are, where we come from, and what truths still lie hidden in the pages of ancient scripture.

[Ryan Beltz · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Thought-Provoking Interpretation of Biblical Gods: Mauro Biglino's "Gods of the Bible"


Mauro Biglino's "Gods of the Bible" is an intriguing and thought-provoking read that challenges traditional interpretations of Biblical texts. While it may initially shake the foundation of your beliefs, maintaining an open mind throughout the book is essential.

One of the book's strengths lies in Biglino's ability to present his alternative interpretation in a logical and reasoned manner. Although his perspective contradicts traditional biblical scholarship, there are certain aspects that undeniably make sense on a fundamental level. This stimulating approach to familiar stories and religious concepts encourages readers to reconsider their understanding of these ancient texts.

However, a minor drawback of "Gods of the Bible" is the relatively limited exploration of New Testament literature, especially considering its direct connection to Old Testament interpretation. While Biglino provides valuable insights into various aspects of the Old Testament, a deeper analysis of the New Testament could have further enriched his overall argument.

Despite this shortcoming, the book is successful in initiating critical thinking and encouraging readers to question the traditional interpretations handed down through generations. Biglino's ability to challenge established beliefs without being overly dismissive demonstrates his intention to foster a constructive dialogue rather than a complete rejection of religious ideas.

"Gods of the Bible" will undoubtedly leave you contemplating the intricate relationship between ancient texts, cultural context, and the nature of divine entities. It serves as a catalyst for exploring alternative viewpoints and inviting further interpretation, ultimately leading to a more nuanced understanding of biblical narratives.
Although it primarily focuses on the Old Testament, its examination of key concepts challenges conventional beliefs, urging readers to delve deeper into their understanding of biblical texts.

[Mrs E Wetherall · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nothing springs to mind

I suspect a bit of pro-alien bias at work but it's impossible to know for sure. I am no biblical scholar, not an I religious!. That would be absurd. I am sure many equally biased theologians will argue the author deliberately misinterpreted Hebrew to support his view. At face value the God of the old testament appears very human, sharing many human failings. I think it much more likely that alien costs t is recorded in world origin tales than a plethora of gods did the job. Most people will not discuss these ideas as they are either firmly religious, scared of undermining their belief or simp!y not interested. Many Christians do not read the bible in full and it's teachings seem to be late man made ethics not at all supported in the old Bible stories. I am told by Christians that it's all about Jesus and the new testament which seems a bit of a dodge if it's the same perfect all living god. We are very selective in what nice stories find their way into. Church abstained school.and what gets left in the cutting room floor. It is bizarre how much credibility religion gets though. This author bizarrely attacks scientists at the end. This gives away the true agenda perhaps and allows the propaganda to shine through. All YouTubers use "scuence" to generate support for their ideas based on perceived common prejudice towards scientists. Why not attack all humans for not caring enough or being objectively critical and curious. Why not pick.on the church for defending power and wealth based on a man made motion of the devine! ? Easier to have a go at scientist.

[Sarah Huntington · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this book was brilliant. It's better than the majority that deals with similar themes. Really well written too. In my opinion ( and I am allowed one) mainstream religion is a control mechanism for the population. Follow set rules and give us money or burn in hell kind of thing. I do believe a universal consciousness exists, one that perhaps we are all part of, and I believe we should do good and that all life, no matter how small, should be respected. Those are the only rules I personally follow. The Bible, for me, and other popular holy books, read as science fiction and nothing more. Besides this, the translations are incorrect, lost, or completely wrong anyhow. I've a couple of friends who are very religious, and I respect their views. They cannot or won't respect my own though. Funny that. Imagine a world where we could actually love each other instead of wanting to kill each other for disagreeing. A more spiritual, balanced way of life rather than following rules in mistranslated books that are a big pile of lies. We are all very likely a cargo cult and so many people kill/ murder in the name of a mythical skygod that it is utterly ridiculous. Still, there are people in this world of ours who would rather see me burn in brimstone and fire than tolerate anything I have to say. This planet is insane

[Donna · Rating 3 out of 5]

educational literature

Humm. I really should have taken notes for my thoughts from the beginning. Even from the age of an adolescent I was put off the idea of the bible by the fact it is literally named The King James VERSION. With the belief in my everlasting soul. I didn’t want to entrust it to anyone’s version. I have always wanted a direct translation,in full, to make up my own mind. Have you seen a first edition king James? It’s huge. This book doesn’t exactly provide that as it only covers the Old Testament. Christianity’s basis is really New Testament. In a word, Christ. Which isn’t even mentioned. This book talks about beings from the stars with advanced science, so advanced, to be God-like. I hate to say it but the biggest place it makes sense is suggesting the DNA of animals was on the ark not the actual live animals. I don’t think the Bible ever talks about them leaving the boat. If the only lion ate the only gazelle they wouldn’t exist today. Which leads credibility to the other claims. I had a weird thought. What would everlasting life entail? We are obsessed with anti-aging and medical science for our bodies. But isn’t our minds what makes us truly us? If we had the knowledge to transfer our consciousness when our bodies fail, wouldn’t that be everlasting life?

[AttackGirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book that will forever Change your ideas about the BIBLE

Mauro I think you better help all the people who are working on AI because they have fed the system with the BIBLE which is all about FAITH about belief in GOD and worship and is making huge decisions based on that inaccuracy.

I love your work and am so glad to see you are telling the truth no matter where it leads which is the mark of a true seeker, a true professional, but you better watch your back and get some security.

I would love it if you would start translating the Egyptian text and discuss the DNA variations we see on the planet now and what was seen before.

Yes, Thoth had a bird head!

If we can show all the variations in truth of the relations to animals then maybe people will not be so critical of each other and start to understand DNA behavior and not claim racism or culture but just basic DNA behaviors.
Now that is evolution !

Keep up the great work and PLEASE get your other books translated into English.

[M Hewitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good if not a little long winded

It basically is as what anyone with half a brain would think and that is a more advanced race were the actual creators of humans (as we know us to be today).
And that is about it.
Lots and lots of references to other peoples work however. I don’t doubt that this is as close to the actual truth but the writer tries very hard to make his point. Could have been done in around 150 pages.
Still, a very good read overall. An abridged version would be useful for those of us with adhd though. Question; did this advanced race create humans with the propensity to acquire adhd, autism etc or is this a recent genetic alteration to the race? I think that gene therapy is still ongoing myself and at some point in the not too distant future, we humans will become extinct as we know it and a whole new race will emerge. A race of unquestioning slaves to their masters.

[Nate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really cool ideas in this book. So many strange events in the Old Testament make no sense except in this light. Lot of interesting insights into Bible translation--it's not always what you think. I do think he's reaching too far on some of his ideas--but they are engaging ideas at least.

Biglino is an elite expert on Bible translation--his microscopic attention in getting to the most accurate, truest possible meaning is refreshing. And eye-opening.

What he's proposing is that the Elohim of the Old Testament are clearly something quite different than what they have been taken for traditionally. He makes a strong case, and if he's right, then it becomes one the most astonishing ideas in human history.

(Mauro, if you happen read this, I would be honored if you added me as a friend on Goodreads.)

[LEE R. RODGERS · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most important book I've read in my life.y

The only thing I disliked was the choice of the author to separate certain words with "-" marks in the last chapters. ( ie; se-parate) Otherwise, this book opened my mind to the "truth" of the Old Testament text. Who wouldn't want to be given the correct translations of the bible text? This book provides that for the individual who truly wants the real and accurate meanings of the ancient texts. My rating is a acknowledgement of supreme gratitude to Mauro Big link for completing the book. My mind has been changed forever and I now have a new perspective. For 40 years I prayed and wished to know "The Truth" about God and " The True Religion ". In this book, I found it. Thank you Mr. Biglino!

[Enes Memic · Rating 5 out of 5]

very well researched and argued

This isn't another run of the mill "ancient Astronauts" book, but rather a comprehensive examination of the Old Testament by a serious bible scholar. Biglino doesn't offer any concrete answers, and instead points out the ways that the traditional translations and interpretations of these old texts may be incorrect. The reader is free to form their own conclusions. A fascinating read.

[Anders · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very interesting book.
He is good at explaining and describing his theories.
I would have loved to see some more deep delving into the Hebrew and the different interpretations. Maybe there is no more to say about it than he already does.
But sometimes I got lost in the thought, that I blindly trusted his narrative from his interpretations, which is the essence of what he is fighting with the theology and its followers.
Maybe that is just me. But open mind goes both ways i guess.

[Jeni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intriguing and thought provoking

The author provides a lot of context and a deep dive into many different scriptures in the Old Testament that make much more sense than what we are taught in church.

This isn't the first time I've heard of or read about how the Bible is based on extraterrestrials. I did really enjoyed how the author approached the subject.

[Tina Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very enlightening!

I am open minded about the Bible because learning over the last few years how many lies are written is mind blowing. Control is what religion is all about, and I am glad the truth is finally coming out. I believe in a higher power, absolutely! But, not because it’s written in a book of lies, disinformation, and purposeful misinterpretation all over the place!

[Mario A. Recinos Salam · Rating 5 out of 5]

ESCEPCIONALMENTE ASOMBROSO

Muchas de las dudas que he tenido durante toda la vida encuentran respuestas factibles en este libro y otros de la misma corriente de pensamiento. Estoy sorprendido de lo manipulables que resultan ser nuestras mentes al no usar el raciocinio adecuadamente. En hora señor Biglino...adelante.

[Useresu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastical research on a literal meaning of bible.
I appreciate that the author (official translator of Vatican) has stayed away from his own interpretations of what is truly written and instead focused on showcasing how much of (mis)interpretation and utter falsification is added in the official catholic bible.

[Nathan Bradshaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

Illuminating all the unasked questions that have been suppressed by mainstream academia

Loved this book. An absolute page turner. Gives so many theories to the questions I've had about the bible, since reading it. Mauro biglino writes so beautifully.

[Sheryl James-Capelin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally an Explanation that makes sense

Simply the best book I've read, giving tangible possibilities to questions I've been asking since Chapel Sunday School. Thank you and Namaste Mr Biglino.

[Roger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

This book has to be one of the best book I read when explaining and comparing the stories from old civilizations and the modern Bible and will be reading more of your books.

[Burton Shealey · Rating 5 out of 5]

light to help the Bible?

Read, think, weigh out the oldest secret in history and what is trying to show. Interesting read. Study what religion has done to humanity.

[Cfernmich · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading the bible as it is

New insights if one reads the bible as it is. Mario did excellent job in digging the intended truth from the masking layers found in the bible