Escaping from Eden

Eden Series #1

by Paul Wallis

The familiar stories of the book of Genesis affirm that God made the universe, planet earth, and you and me. However, various anomalies in the text clue us that we are not reading the original version of these stories. So what were the original narratives and what did they say about who we are and where we all came from? What was the earlier story of human origins, almost obliterated from the Hebrew Scriptures in the 6th century BC, and suppressed from Christian writing in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD? And what does any of this have to do with Extra Terrestrials? Escaping from Eden will take you on a journey around the world and into the mythologies of ancient Sumeria, Mesoamerica, India, Africa, and Greece to reveal a profound secret, hidden in plain sight in the text of the Bible. Far reaching and deeply controversial, this book points to truths about ourselves, the universe and everything that you may have long suspected but not dared to speak!

Genres: Religion, Nonfiction, History, Spirituality, Mythology, Aliens, Philosophy

168 pages, Paperback

Published May 1, 2020

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Reviews

[Jerel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I complain that our logic is broken and now I see how we may have arrived here.

This author's journey leads him to ponder the same questions I have asked. From the vantage point where he stands, he sees possible answers. And the logic isn't broken. I find a resonance in this point of view and unexpected relief.

Thank you Paul, for being brave enough to go down the rabbit hole and most especially, thank you for sharing it.

[Stefanie Dettmers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I remember trying to read this book earlier this year, but back then it didn't click. Well, it popped up on my Everand screen again (or did somebody mention it on a podcast or Youtube, I don't recall it exactly) and this time it more than clicked. The german foreword by Erich von Däniken is beautiful as is the german translation of the book. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the audiobook. Finally, everything that ever sat wrong with me about the bible got explained. I wondered about the cruel god I encountered in the old testament since I was a child as those stories didn't resonate at all with what I was feeling about god and Jesus. I tried reading the bible so many times, trying to locate the spiritual teachings I was yearning for. I studied christian archeology and worked at a theological facultiy for a couple of years, but all of this just served to put my off. I only encountered resonance when I started studying yogic lore and philosophy, when I stumbled upon the teachings of Dolores Cannon.

Now in my work as a QHHT practioner I run into people struggeling with their christian upbringing a lot. And they all got the same problems as me. I wish everyone would read Paul Wallis' book. There is beauty hidden in the bible, but we need to understand that the texts that came down to us are jumbled, have been newly edited and arranged, and plainly just messed up by human beings a gazillion of times - almost always to serve very personal agendas that got everything to do with power and oppression. I salute Wallis for paving a way through this slippery territory. His explanation of our ancient history makes total sense (though some parts seem a bit to generalised, but then we're just at the beginning of rediscovery).

Reading books like Wallis' frees me to look at archeology with a totally fresh and unhindered view. Suddenly many things that felt contrived or boring during my archeological studies - especially about our most ancient sites in Germany and Europe - start to make sense when viewed in a different light. I'm eager to return to these monuments, not only to explore their ancient roots, but also the powers that still reside in them. I've been trained to hunt down facts, I've always been a sleuth for history... And I'm grateful for the many books that are starting to cross my path now that continue this process of opening me up for the greater context. I wish more scientist could get past their fear of ridicule. God, this world is beautiful and fascinating. Isn't it great that there are so many secrets still to be discovered?

[Fabrizio Poli · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an absolutely fascinating read. The author has done his research well and elaborates on his findings, connecting the dots. He explores the anomalies of the the Old Testament, explaining the differences between the God in the Old & New Testament. A lot of the historic information uncovered is not what kids learn in school and the author paints a different picture. If you enjoy Erich Von Daniken or the works of Mauro Biglino and Michael Telling, you will find this book complements and helps put the puzzle together.

[Rick Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonder No More!

It's easy to believe in the words and actions of Jesus, especially where God is concerned, but difficult to accept much of what his father is said to be in the Old Testament.

These concerns have been examined, analyzed and filtered through the lens of the authors careful and thorough examination.

I watch the author's videos and never once felt shortchanged emotionally, spiritually or intellectually afterwards.

I intend to read, watch and learn more from this man. Need to digest this first, but the hunger for more is around the corner.

[Foster Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is well written. The author took a lot of time to research in putting this book together. He used his own knowledge and expertise of theology to address some questions that I had about the Genesis story. I must say that it has strengthened my belief in Jesus Christ.
This book would be great to add to a theology curriculum and as a book for a philosophy of religion class.

[James Urban · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thought provoking. True or not, this story would make a great fictional series of books

[Eunice Gachugu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting views but still... So many questions unanswered

There are so many points here to which I was like 'Uh, huh, makes sense' and now when I read the bible, I have these images of the Elohim. But when I get to the New Testament, I still wonder. So does Jesus subtly admit to being extra terrestrial? He can give up his life and take it back, with the authority of His Father... John 10:15-18, does that mean he can reincarnate and move on to another planet (to another fold)? His virgin birth and ascension up towards the heavens was that alien technology as well? Still so many questions... So fascinating.

[Leon Kerckhaert · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book this is! I love it and did read it in one go. It’s giving a complete different perspective on human history, who we are, where we come from and might be going in the future. The book is representing a much broader development, currently happening in the world, in terms of the search for truth regarding our origins. Paul, thanks for writing this great piece of work and I already picture the enormous positive impact it will have on people’s awareness around in the world.👍

[Michael Kott · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mixed feelings here. Started out asking lots of pertinent questions and cause for thinking, then the last few chapters delved into a religious sermon. The beginning is Food for thought; the ending was HO-Hum!

[Nate · Rating 2 out of 5]

Eden Conspiracy was much better I thought. I'm not reading them in order.

[SU · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for those interested in UFO and alien theories. While I’m sold on many of the authors ideas; it was genuinely difficult to keep up with all the list of names and references.

Other than that bit of information overload, which I have to say is necessary in that context, I’m glad to have read the book.

The one missing star is because I personally found it a little tedious to keep up.

[Kristy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting ideas. Terrible writing. Sentences like "the wrestle that i was wrestling with".

[Sasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Though I had only ever read Genesis as a creation account, understanding the Clovis event made me consider for the first time that what we have in the pages of Genesis 1 may be not a creation account at all, but a story of recovery"

From Däniken and Zecharia Sitchin, to Hancock and now Wallis - they are perhaps not 100% correct but each of these authors comes with another grain of idea, another spark of imagination worth pondering. Wallis discusses a lot the mythology and religion of humans around the globe, going about bi-polar nature of Yahweh and how it make much more sense to think of beings rather than one being. What stopped me in the tracks was his idea that perhaps the explosion of Clovis comet (that almost erased life on Earth) was what human race remembers in the oldest mythology and religion - and the subsequent recovery from that dangerous times is actually the beginning of the oldest creation stories. Of course, Wallis tributes this recovery to Alien influence and help from outside, which makes sense if you are looking at the old scripts and think of "creator".

I really want to use this moment to point how important and ground breaking Erich von Däniken is and how in a way, we (readers of the books like this) are all Däniken's children.

[Chris · Rating 2 out of 5]

Why yes, I did read a book on space aliens seeding the planet with their DNA to create humanity and how that plays into religious existence and understanding. It was surprisingly thought provoking at points, but ultimately sunk under the weight of far too many instances of logical leaps and fallacies. The big takeaway is that there is indeed more to the cosmos than we can currently understand and you know what? Sometimes a reminder of that can be helpful.

[Rachel Jessen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book and author’s research and insights help link together my longstanding questions about the Bible, Christianity’s formation, and things I’ve been learning about the possibility of aliens and other realities and their role in human and Earth’s history. I look forward to continuing to read Wallis’s writings along with his videos and podcasts. I recommend to any person who is an open minded deconstructionist or agnostic

[Don Steffens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting Read

One of the most comprehensive books I've read on the subject of human origins. Well researched and interesting comparisons to the Bible stories of the old testament. Well written on one of the most sought after issues of the human race. Where did we come from ?

[Linda Burandt · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic read!

I was raised up in evangelical Christian dogma and no for years have been looking for a larger understanding of the Bible and god. This book as well as Paul’s videos on The 5th Kind have answered so many questions and stirred my curiosity for more. Thanks Paul.

[Scott D. · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author explores some of the same questions I've had about certain mysterious passages in the Old Testament as well as comparing cross-cultural stories of creation. A thought-provoking read.

[John Garibay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hands down one of the best books I’ve ever read that goes against the standard about our human past with evidence. Highly recommended!

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Be ready to be opened

Thank you so much Paul Wallis!!
For your questions and research and putting it in print for all to understand.

[Kat Starwolf · Rating 3 out of 5]

Started Off Strong, Then Petered Out

Initially, I resonated with what Ellis says. I, too, began questioning everything I’d learned after my own personal experience with the horror I felt when reading about Yahweh tricking Abraham into sacrificing his only child.

But as I continued reading, that resonance became less and less. It’s true that after the massive amount of research that I’ve done in the area of the Bible and this so-called ‘god’ Yahweh, I’ve finally all but concluded that Yahweh was not only a demiurge as claimed by the Gnostics, but that that demiurge was likely none other than Enlil, one of the Sumerian ‘gods,’ an Annunaki. I could be wrong on that last count, but all the evidence seems to point to Enlil as Yahweh.
But were we created by God or the Annunaki (ETs)?

Even after Ellis’s two cents, and after all the contributions of many others who have stated their opinion and based that opinion on alleged ‘scientific research,’ there is still no conclusive evidence to prove that humanity, etc., were created by a creator God with a Big G, or by creator gods with a small g. How can we know for sure?

Be that as it may, the more I perused Ellis’s book, the more I came to realize that he may not have as much of a handle on what occurred back then as he believes, regardless of how knowledgeable he might be about The Bible.

Truth be told, however, unless we were there, there’s really no way we can know for sure just what DID happen. Even WITH all the purported ‘evidence.’ At least at this point.
While Escaping from Eden might be useful as a comparative text, even then I feel that it falls far short.

And even though Ellis has compiled a lot of data, reader beware. While I can’t say that what I believe is 100 percent true, I CAN say that there are just as many who share my view as there are who share his. In fact, ultimately, I came away with this niggling feeling that this information – disinformation? – was a plant. Could it have been? Well, I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt.

Just a heads up. This book may not deliver.

[Leeanne · Rating 2 out of 5]

I gave this book two stars because it raised some interesting points. In the beginning. The fact that there is no referencing or bibliography unfortunately put it straight into questionable territory. There was too much "author's personal content" which became somewhat tedious. Yes. The shipping crate at the leafy end of the driveway. Seriously. The personal indulgence was hard to ignore, until a few repetitions rendered it white noise in a way. Okay. Some interesting points made regarding the OT and the "plural" Elohim, the vengefulness of Y. But this is hardly the first time these issues have been raised. Wallis does draw together some interesting parallels regarding global mythologies. Let's not wonder how humans magically lived and breathed underwater! However, I can't help but wonder at the disgruntled Pastor? It's fine to reduce the human race to an alien-engineered slave species. But once the case has been put, so what? What hope is on offer? What point or purpose is the author seeking to make? What of the growing body of spiritual and beyond death experiences being recorded across the globe? After all, in the end we are still hedging our bets on anecdote and faith. Irrespective of the new paradigm that the author has built himself to hang a new career upon. I guess that it doesn't hurt to add yet another stable of personal growth and coaching dogma's in a crowded pseudo-spiritual, quasi-religious market. Sorry. Others have done a more plausible job and I can't recommend this as a worthy read beyond perhaps a lightweight introduction to more worthy offerings.

[Okuich Abella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very intriguing

I thoroughly enjoyed the book, big fan of ancient aliens. There are compelling questions which the author asks and he discusses and points at mythologies from around the world indicating more or less the same stories but different names. The authors main point concerning theological in congruence between old testament gods(powerful Ones) and loving Jesus in new testament. My one criticism I have about what I read is that Paul Wallis appears glaringly unaware that most Christians especially the Catholic denomination are for a lack of better words are Biblically illiterate in my opinion. Overall, the book is full of deep philosophical questions which the average reader may enjoy,, I sure did. Especially about pans permia and how life on this planet may have started. One other criticisms I have is that the other doesn't go deep enough regarding his claim of extra terrestrial visitations from previous players that millennia. I did not see any conclusions to his assertions. Even if everything Paul Wallis assert is true, so what? What is the end goal here, is he simply reporting what he says as multiple gods in the old testament. From everything Paul describes about the powerful Ones, if these beings are as powerful 3000-4000 thousand years ago, we would be in no better position than are ancient ancestors if they showed up tomorrow.

[Amaranta · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have read this book because a good friend recommended it. I am not interested in religious matters so it was a boring read through much of the first and last parts of the book.
The best part was the idea that humanity has lived for so many years already that we may have forgotten a lot about our ancient past when we were supercivilized. We may have been many times in the past too close to perfection (according to our creator(s)) and might have been tempted to use our knowledge to leave the earth and challenge the gods, creators, etc. And unfortunately, each time we have lost it all in natural catastrophes; leaving no proof, of how advanced we once were, except some traces in our collective unconscious.
According to Paul Wallis, the saint scriptures, and other important texts from other civilizations like the Mesopotamian or the Maya, in their creation myths, hint to the intervention of super entities that might be extra-terrestrial beings. I have no problem with that idea, I even find it very exciting but I have not been convinced by any of the examples Paull Wallis cites as pieces of evidence.
Unfortunately, I don't find it serious when a writer doesn't bother to include a bibliography. This book is not presented as science fiction but as a theory so we should be allowed to know more about the information he bases his arguments on.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

While this book is well written and researched, I've heard the author elsewhere making claims far beyond what the facts of this book justify. However, he is careful not to do that in this nook, the first of his Eden series. For an ex agnostic who had been very frustrated with answers from bible scholars that boil down to "it must be logical and not a contradiction because the bible says God wanted it". Mr. Wallis correctly notes the undeniable similarities between ancient Summarian tablet history & the later biblical story. Correctly noting some obvious erroneous translations of words as well as many inconsistencies that make a LOT more sense If you are open to the notion that God, the great I AM, being a different entity than the god YHWH. Highly recommended. But warning to Evangelicals. There is no unlearning this once you have seen the non-justifiable translations and inconsistencies of the Old Testament. But be aware, Mr. Wallis does NOT propose similar discrepancies in Jesus. Jesus is treated as an undeniable truth teller who was probably here in order to set the record straight. In fact, he defends Pauline writings more than many who have seen other biblical flaws do now days. I will be reading more of his work to see why that is the case.

[P · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wanted to learn more about the Sumerian sky gods, the Annunaki (since there are so few books on the subject) but instead I learn a lot about the Old Testament (OT). There are some very odd things mentioned in it. Although I've never fully read the OT, I vaguely knew about Yahweh's violent behaviour. This book provides a reason why Yahweh acted like that. Also, it is indeed astonishing that the Genesis stories are repeated in the Mesopotamian tablets and in Popol Vuh. The flood myth can be found in all major cultures. How unusual. Even Carl Sagan admitted that there might be something to this whole alien contact theory. About the DNA problem, 90% of our code is indeed not functionally active but scientists have now noticed that junk DNA props up the chromosomal structure*, so it's not completely useless. Granted there are palindromes in it, but that doesn't mean it's because of intelligent design. I still believe in the evolution theory because the Panspermia theory seems too fantastical to be true. Lastly, there must be a perfectly reasonable explanation for Iapetus' long continuous mountain range.

*Doolittle W.F., Brunet T.D.P., "On causal roles and selected effects: our genome is mostly junk", https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... , BMC Biology , Published online 2017 Dec 5.

[Julisa Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bring an open mind and you won’t be disappointed

For deep thinkers who are engaging the topic of “theodicy”- how could God be good and the world be so horrid?- this is a must read! Paul Wallis does a beautiful job of digging into the ancient human memories of our origins from the Old Testament and triangulating those stories with other human origin stories. As Jesus said, “You will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free.” This book takes a powerful step into setting us free of guilt and fear and opens the door to imagining a better future for our planet. We are in the grip of fear based religious fanaticism. This insight into a more coherent and logical view of our past also provides hope and inspiration for a future of vast possibilities.

[Amanda Morse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thought invoking

As someone who has trouble connecting to the Bible for various reasons, this book takes some of those reasons and brings the reasons to light. I thought my issues with the Bible were mine and mine alone, but turns out others have struggled with it as well for a very long time. It's refreshing to read a book that explores the discrepancies rather than brushing them under the rug. How can one know their faith if the answers they seek are muddled in the manual? This books delves deep into the Bible and takes a look at what it would mean if you are able to think beyond the box and question it. Does the old testament really describe the one true God, or was it a origin story taken and slightly altered to fit the needs of the time?

[Ken Hannaman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this book if you are a eternal truth seeker such as myself. Much of the translation of the Old Testament within the Bible never quite sat well with me. I've forever needed more understanding of humanities origins. While I do believe in a "God," creator of the universe, I've never really believed that God only created "mankind" in "his image." That is such an egotistical and naive aspect to assume we are what the creator of the known universe was only interested in creating us humans. Read this masterful work by Paul Wallis for more insight as he does an amazing job of portraying the truest picture I've seen yet on how the Bible tells of our interactions with extraterrestrials "gods" more than the true creator God.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is an audio book

I am already thumping my desk. YES! someone else sees the contraction of the Abraham story of complying with sacrificing his son. And this is just one contradictions in the Old Testament/Torah that the author pulls back the curtain. This is rather like the wizard of Oz being revealed to his audience of his true nature.

Now I am very skeptical of the book jacket's description of who created humans--but for now I am riveted.

Whether the "gods" aliens were from intrastellar space or, as I prefer to ponder, Us in at some future point along our continuum in our multi-dimensional universe.--THIS BOOK has invigorated my quest for the original Mary and true nature of the one unified divine.

And I feel prepared to read the the Gnostic Bible in that I clearly am not the only one who sees the Torah/O.T. and N. T. as from different lineages.