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The Lost Book of Enki: Memoirs and Prophecies of an Extraterrestrial God
Will the past become our future? Is humankind destined to repeat the events that occurred on another planet, far away from Earth? Zecharia Sitchin's bestselling series The Earth Chronicles provided humanity's side of the story concerning our origins at the hands of the Anunnaki, "those who from heaven to earth came." In The Lost Book of Enki we now view this saga from the perspective of Lord Enki, an Anunnaki leader revered in antiquity as a god, who tells the story of these extraterrestrials' arrival on Earth from the planet Nibiru.
In his previous works Sitchin compiled the complete story of the Anunnaki's impact on human civilization from fragments scattered throughout Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Hittite, Egyptian, Canaanite, and Hebrew sources. Missing from these accounts, however, was the perspective of the Anunnaki themselves. What was life like on their own planet? What motives propelled them to settle on Earth - and what drove them from their new home? Convinced of the existence of an actual autobiography of Enki - a lost book that held the answers to these questions - the author began his search for evidence. Through exhaustive research of primary sources, and using actual discovered portions of the ancient text as "scaffolding," he has here re-created the memoirs of Enki, the leader of these first "astronauts." What takes shape is the story that begins on another world, a story of mounting tensions, survival dangers and royal succession rivalries, and sophisticated scientific knowledge concerning human origins that is only today being confirmed. An epic tale of gods and men unfolds that parallels the Bible and may challenge every assumption we hold about our past and our future.
An eminent Orientalist and Biblical scholar, Zecharia Sitchin is distinquished by his ability to read Sumerian clay tablets and other ancient texts. He is a graduate of the University of London and worked as a journalist and editor in Israel for many years.
(Description from the back cover of trade paperback edition)
In his previous works Sitchin compiled the complete story of the Anunnaki's impact on human civilization from fragments scattered throughout Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Hittite, Egyptian, Canaanite, and Hebrew sources. Missing from these accounts, however, was the perspective of the Anunnaki themselves. What was life like on their own planet? What motives propelled them to settle on Earth - and what drove them from their new home? Convinced of the existence of an actual autobiography of Enki - a lost book that held the answers to these questions - the author began his search for evidence. Through exhaustive research of primary sources, and using actual discovered portions of the ancient text as "scaffolding," he has here re-created the memoirs of Enki, the leader of these first "astronauts." What takes shape is the story that begins on another world, a story of mounting tensions, survival dangers and royal succession rivalries, and sophisticated scientific knowledge concerning human origins that is only today being confirmed. An epic tale of gods and men unfolds that parallels the Bible and may challenge every assumption we hold about our past and our future.
An eminent Orientalist and Biblical scholar, Zecharia Sitchin is distinquished by his ability to read Sumerian clay tablets and other ancient texts. He is a graduate of the University of London and worked as a journalist and editor in Israel for many years.
(Description from the back cover of trade paperback edition)
344 pages, ebook
First published October 1, 2001
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About the author
Zecharia Sitchin
193 books774 followersSitchin was born in Baku, Azerbaijan, and was raised in Palestine. He acquired knowledge of modern and ancient Hebrew, other Semitic and European languages, the Torah, and the history and archeology of the Near East.
He was one of the few scholars able to read and interpret ancient Sumerian and Akkadian clay tablets.
Sitchin graduated from the London School of Economics, University of London, majoring in economic history.
A journalist and editor in Israel for many years. His books have been widely translated, converted to braille for the blind, and featured on radio and television.
He was one of the few scholars able to read and interpret ancient Sumerian and Akkadian clay tablets.
Sitchin graduated from the London School of Economics, University of London, majoring in economic history.
A journalist and editor in Israel for many years. His books have been widely translated, converted to braille for the blind, and featured on radio and television.
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February 9, 2017
This is a flawed work, but even so it happens to be one of the most accessible complete translations of the Sumerian mythos from the creation tale all the way through Gilgamesh. For that, I can easily give it a 5 star. It's very readable, which is something of an amazing thing, considering most of the academic articles or having to rely on google for the information.
This being said, however, a lot of the legends seem to missing out on all the alternative tellings, some of which are frankly enormously different, and it makes me seriously wonder whether a lot of the legends of Damuzid and Inanna were cribbed from Ishtar or whether it was the translations from Akkadian rather than Sumerian. I'm not a deep scholar, but I've been interested in this for quite some time and I was able to pick out something like over 20 major (not minor) differences.
And then there's also the OTHER side of this book, which rankles my insistence on scholarship, but completely delights my creative side.
ALIENS. I mean, come on. The author IS correct that this whole field reads like some amazing science-fiction epic. The fact that it actually holds together very well across the entire legend, including the colonizations of many of the planets in the solar system, the destruction of at least one, the seeding of our world with hybrid genetics between themselves and the natives, creating humanity... well, all of it is pretty sweet. :)
Too out there? Not really. It's just an interpretation based on a *mostly* real translation, a lot of which is extremely suspicious to begin with. The earth got its name from the god EA who took over, getting it ready for the ingress of the gods. Dilmun, the clean and well-lit place, is described as a sterile space-ship, and all the gods have flying boats that go right into space and they have access to deep-water traveling gear. And then there's the destructive weapons that spread an evil wind that sounds just like radiation sickness. The descriptions of genetic engineering are suspiciously close to what we already know in modern days. The genetic symbol for the double helix is the same that EA, or as he is also known, Enki, used to describe the means he used to make the new people to work for the gods and how they mixed their own code into us.
This isn't precisely news to me, I've been loving this stuff for ages, but this book revels in these facts and goes beyond just the descriptions to gleefully spout, "See! See!"
Fascinating! I don't even have to agree with it to see just how fun this is just from a creative angle.
And yet, the other side of my brain still wishes it was structured with a bit less commentary. :) I mean, gold? Wtf do gods need with gold? I almost put it down at the very beginning for that, all by itself. But I persevered, and gladly so.
It looks like I really want to find some really good scholarship now, but aside from specialty websites, I just don't know where to look. Am I going to have to learn Sumerian? Um... more Sumerian? lol
I totally recommend this book, though, despite its faults. It's pretty clear where the author is headed and underneath it all, it's pretty damn solid on the scholarship front. Maybe not ADVANCED scholarship, but definitely a lot more than just a glancing blow. :)
This being said, however, a lot of the legends seem to missing out on all the alternative tellings, some of which are frankly enormously different, and it makes me seriously wonder whether a lot of the legends of Damuzid and Inanna were cribbed from Ishtar or whether it was the translations from Akkadian rather than Sumerian. I'm not a deep scholar, but I've been interested in this for quite some time and I was able to pick out something like over 20 major (not minor) differences.
And then there's also the OTHER side of this book, which rankles my insistence on scholarship, but completely delights my creative side.
ALIENS. I mean, come on. The author IS correct that this whole field reads like some amazing science-fiction epic. The fact that it actually holds together very well across the entire legend, including the colonizations of many of the planets in the solar system, the destruction of at least one, the seeding of our world with hybrid genetics between themselves and the natives, creating humanity... well, all of it is pretty sweet. :)
Too out there? Not really. It's just an interpretation based on a *mostly* real translation, a lot of which is extremely suspicious to begin with. The earth got its name from the god EA who took over, getting it ready for the ingress of the gods. Dilmun, the clean and well-lit place, is described as a sterile space-ship, and all the gods have flying boats that go right into space and they have access to deep-water traveling gear. And then there's the destructive weapons that spread an evil wind that sounds just like radiation sickness. The descriptions of genetic engineering are suspiciously close to what we already know in modern days. The genetic symbol for the double helix is the same that EA, or as he is also known, Enki, used to describe the means he used to make the new people to work for the gods and how they mixed their own code into us.
This isn't precisely news to me, I've been loving this stuff for ages, but this book revels in these facts and goes beyond just the descriptions to gleefully spout, "See! See!"
Fascinating! I don't even have to agree with it to see just how fun this is just from a creative angle.
And yet, the other side of my brain still wishes it was structured with a bit less commentary. :) I mean, gold? Wtf do gods need with gold? I almost put it down at the very beginning for that, all by itself. But I persevered, and gladly so.
It looks like I really want to find some really good scholarship now, but aside from specialty websites, I just don't know where to look. Am I going to have to learn Sumerian? Um... more Sumerian? lol
I totally recommend this book, though, despite its faults. It's pretty clear where the author is headed and underneath it all, it's pretty damn solid on the scholarship front. Maybe not ADVANCED scholarship, but definitely a lot more than just a glancing blow. :)
March 28, 2021
This made me physically sick. I felt my mind expand as I went through it. It goes towards everything ever written, connecting all the great first civilizations and most meaningful markers of the story of men. I have been reading the bible for fun at the same time as Sitchin's books and they meet and translate everything in there. This book is history, religion, science. I'm only sorry I didnt discovered it sooner.
January 24, 2012
Zachariah Sitchins books are detailed with actual translations of Ancient Cuniform (clay tablet) writings. They are Sumerian Writings , the language which brought about Aramaic, which in turn brought about Hebrew and Arabic. He is an Archeologist, and ancient script interpreter/translator. He delves into ancient texts, and clay tablet writtings, religious scriptures, artifacts, and drawings & visits museums, and sights of actual historical significance mentioned in various world scriptures, to get an up-close, hands on grasp of what happened. His books are filled with historical facts, with awesome translations, actual pictures of the cuniforms themselves, many of which are pictorial in nature (they appear in his books). Each of the books is a veritable treasure-house of knowledge, of scientific breakthroughs into understanding what has happened in ancient civilizations, regarding gods (alien races), and their meaning present in our scriptures today.
March 14, 2015
Lost book of Enki, I enjoyed. English grammar, forgotten have I.
A tip to read this: Dont worry about memorizing the names of the characters involved, they are mentioned quite often, and you will eventually understand where everyone's place and hierarchy, as you follow the narrative. The grammar, I got used to after about 30 pages or so. There is also a glossary of words and people at the back, which I didn't find until I read through the whole book. Would have probably helped comprehend more that went on, as well as tying the ancient names with modern names and places.
Anyway, this book has incredible references to many of the ancient questions of our mankind past. What is our purpose? Where do we come from? What is the missing link between us and primates?
These, as well as other unorthodox points of view are confirmed by coincidence of this story. Here's a question I've always wondered: Why has GOLD traditionally been the backing, and standard of money? We use it for jewelry and circuit boards, other than that, it is a novelty. But it is extremely precious to "us," or so we are led to believe. Hoard it to ship it off to Nibiru! (Maybe Fort Knox is actually empty!)
Mysteries of the Sphinx, for instance, debunks many of the currently accepted timeline of Egyptology. However, what is Egypt left with, if they accept the scientific conclusions that they merely INHERITED the great pyramids, and not the magnificent tales of dedication and labor.
It is also VERY interesting, the similarities of this story, and that of modern religions, as well as religions past. They've all had the same premise, and very similar events. Plagiarism of this story, perhaps?
And if you find this hard to believe, look around our medical and scientific fields. The languages of ancient times, maybe didn't have the complex vocabulary to describe the things that were witnessed. The technology not understood, described as magic? Our science and technology in the last 200 years has exploded. Give us a few thousand more years, and we may be creating our own creature experiments on other planets in the galaxy!
This book leaves me pondering, as well as connecting dots. EVERYWHERE!
A tip to read this: Dont worry about memorizing the names of the characters involved, they are mentioned quite often, and you will eventually understand where everyone's place and hierarchy, as you follow the narrative. The grammar, I got used to after about 30 pages or so. There is also a glossary of words and people at the back, which I didn't find until I read through the whole book. Would have probably helped comprehend more that went on, as well as tying the ancient names with modern names and places.
Anyway, this book has incredible references to many of the ancient questions of our mankind past. What is our purpose? Where do we come from? What is the missing link between us and primates?
These, as well as other unorthodox points of view are confirmed by coincidence of this story. Here's a question I've always wondered: Why has GOLD traditionally been the backing, and standard of money? We use it for jewelry and circuit boards, other than that, it is a novelty. But it is extremely precious to "us," or so we are led to believe. Hoard it to ship it off to Nibiru! (Maybe Fort Knox is actually empty!)
Mysteries of the Sphinx, for instance, debunks many of the currently accepted timeline of Egyptology. However, what is Egypt left with, if they accept the scientific conclusions that they merely INHERITED the great pyramids, and not the magnificent tales of dedication and labor.
It is also VERY interesting, the similarities of this story, and that of modern religions, as well as religions past. They've all had the same premise, and very similar events. Plagiarism of this story, perhaps?
And if you find this hard to believe, look around our medical and scientific fields. The languages of ancient times, maybe didn't have the complex vocabulary to describe the things that were witnessed. The technology not understood, described as magic? Our science and technology in the last 200 years has exploded. Give us a few thousand more years, and we may be creating our own creature experiments on other planets in the galaxy!
This book leaves me pondering, as well as connecting dots. EVERYWHERE!
May 2, 2010
I’m not sure what ancient tablets he used exactly and how much of this came out of his imagination, but it was a pretty neat read either way. This was the first book I’ve read by this author, but I guess he’s real famous and has been writing stuff like this for years. It’s all about how these aliens came to Earth thousands of years ago to get gold to fix their atmosphere. Then, they made humans to help them mine the gold. I thought it was a pretty neat book, and the theories all came together nicely. I’m going to read some more of this guy’s stuff and try to learn more about the tablets that he translated to get this info. Apparently, Sitchin has been translating writings from ancient civilizations for many years and that’s where he came up with the theories that make up his books. It sounds believable to me, but I’m a primary source kind of guy; so I’d think it was a good time to read a book that just presented the source materials themselves with commentaries about their possible meanings. Looking at the website it seems like this author has done some lectures that are on DVD about the original writings, but I’ll have to get those some other time.
I had to read this book over the course of a couple days because there are lots of funny names you have to keep track of and it seemed like it would be best to read the book quick before I forgot who was who. It was a quick read, though, and I liked the perspective and theories; made a believer out of me. Definitely worth reading if your interested in that sort of thing. I’m finishing up another book right now called The Sirius Mystery which is about the same topic; I’ll try to write some notes about it when I finish it. Another classic book on this field, for those who are interested, is a book called Chariots of the Gods. I read that near the end of last year and meant to write some notes on it, but never got around to it. I liked it, though, and would recommend it if someone was interested in learning more about these theories.
I had to read this book over the course of a couple days because there are lots of funny names you have to keep track of and it seemed like it would be best to read the book quick before I forgot who was who. It was a quick read, though, and I liked the perspective and theories; made a believer out of me. Definitely worth reading if your interested in that sort of thing. I’m finishing up another book right now called The Sirius Mystery which is about the same topic; I’ll try to write some notes about it when I finish it. Another classic book on this field, for those who are interested, is a book called Chariots of the Gods. I read that near the end of last year and meant to write some notes on it, but never got around to it. I liked it, though, and would recommend it if someone was interested in learning more about these theories.
March 7, 2014
You can go to YouTube and listen to Josh Reeves from The Global Reality read this Book of Truths. It will trip you out. The bible does not tell you the truth. People open your EYES and MINDS. This is the TRUE HISTORY of our PLANET and HUMANITY. Yes, this was written over 5000 years ago! They even talk about the FACE on MARS!
June 16, 2023
It's a Stitchin book. It's more garbage ancient aliens drek. Don't read this if you value your brain cells.
June 20, 2019
Horribe this is. Read it I must stop, or scratch my eyes out I will.
Seriously, I had to stop after 100 pages of this total garbage. Just left it in the station.
Seriously, I had to stop after 100 pages of this total garbage. Just left it in the station.
May 20, 2016
Several years ago I read a book called The Twelfth Planet by Zecharia Sitchin. I found it to be enjoyable, interesting, stimulating to read, the most convincing one I have read on what has become known as the Ancient Astronaut Theory. In his book, Zecharia Sitchin attempted to prove the theory was true, not through his study of ancient architecture, but that of ancient Sumerian texts, etched on stone tablets. The description of a god in his eagle winged helmet, landing on the top of a ziggurat in his wheel, particularly moved me. The Ancient Astronaut Theory will not go away, it seems. There are now many books on the subject. It cannot be proved right or wrong, it seems to me. It wakens my sense of wonder, and I find it refreshing. The Twelfth Planet, and my interest in mythology, led me to read Gilgamesh and other Sumerian mythological works. I thought it would be good to read another book by Zecharia Sitchin, so now I have just finished reading his book, The Lost Book of Enki : Memoirs of an Extraterrestrial God. I like myths and poetry, ancient and modern, which made the book enjoyable to read for me, for it is one long poem about Enki and other visitors to Earth from the planet, Nibiru.
The poem contains the Sumerian versions of the creation of humans on Earth, the garden of Eden, Cain and Abel, the Tower of Babel and Noah and the Flood, which I found interesting. In the Sumerian version of the Flood, the ark is not a boat to sail on the surface of the waters, but a submarine, built to survive a voyage under water, a stimulating idea indeed. I was moved by the poetry in the mention of "the Place of the Celestial Chariots", in the description of the first landing on and exploration of Earth, and later, the Moon, by visitors from Nibiru. Yes, it was the poetry of the book I liked, and its world of myth. It made me think of the tales in the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament, from Eden to the Tower of Babel, in a new way, which is a good thing. Anyone interested in myths and poetry would enjoy reading this book, even if the Ancient Astronaut Theory is something they utterly reject.
The poem contains the Sumerian versions of the creation of humans on Earth, the garden of Eden, Cain and Abel, the Tower of Babel and Noah and the Flood, which I found interesting. In the Sumerian version of the Flood, the ark is not a boat to sail on the surface of the waters, but a submarine, built to survive a voyage under water, a stimulating idea indeed. I was moved by the poetry in the mention of "the Place of the Celestial Chariots", in the description of the first landing on and exploration of Earth, and later, the Moon, by visitors from Nibiru. Yes, it was the poetry of the book I liked, and its world of myth. It made me think of the tales in the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament, from Eden to the Tower of Babel, in a new way, which is a good thing. Anyone interested in myths and poetry would enjoy reading this book, even if the Ancient Astronaut Theory is something they utterly reject.
January 11, 2020
5000 years old triple X Sumerian porn*, much better than bible's genocide and killings :-D
* Pseudoarchaeology, actually.
* Pseudoarchaeology, actually.
April 11, 2017
Wow, just wow!!!
If you want to know where we come from then this is the book you must read. Our ancient history laid out in great detail by someone who was actually there and wants mankind today to learn from past mistakes and begs us not to repeat them. This takes quite a jump for anyone who is looking for the almighty God from the Bible you will find him right here but not as you quite expected I can assure you this memoir of Enki will blow your mind and make you question everything you have ever been taught. 5 stars? It's should be ten!! Awesome read!! Absolutely love it
If you want to know where we come from then this is the book you must read. Our ancient history laid out in great detail by someone who was actually there and wants mankind today to learn from past mistakes and begs us not to repeat them. This takes quite a jump for anyone who is looking for the almighty God from the Bible you will find him right here but not as you quite expected I can assure you this memoir of Enki will blow your mind and make you question everything you have ever been taught. 5 stars? It's should be ten!! Awesome read!! Absolutely love it
July 3, 2020
Wow! This book was so interesting. I feel the book is written in a way that makes it easier to understand. This is because it provides a synopsis before beginning each tablet and it provides a very helpful glossary to keep all the names in order. I had to use the glossary often throughout reading this. I really appreciate how the glossary also provides the biblical names so that it can be compared and related to other versions. It is really remarkable and I definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to know more about the beginning of mankind. It truly is an amazing account. I now want to check out more of this authors work since this is my first book to read of his.
June 19, 2015
I really loved this book the whole way through. Make sure you use the glossary while you read it to be able to understand especially the locations or regions referenced. This book is a total revelation! I recommend it very highly!!
August 4, 2018
A History of our existence and inherent problems.
This is a must read for anyone who truly wants to the know the genesis of our existence, downfall and inherent problems humanity faces to this modern age.
This is a must read for anyone who truly wants to the know the genesis of our existence, downfall and inherent problems humanity faces to this modern age.
June 29, 2009
This book is weird. The whole thing is written like Yoda speaks, super hard to follow.
July 16, 2011
Another amazing book written thousands of years before the Old Testament with the same stories set in a more congruous context. This will blow your mind.
August 22, 2015
Amazing! As I read this book, everything just made sense!
May 25, 2017
"" إذا كانت السماء والأرض منظمة بدورات داخل دورات
هل ماحدث سيحدث مرة أخرى؟
هل الماضي هو المستقبل ؟ ""
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ماكان ينقص هذا العقل هو هذه الألواح...
هل ماحدث سيحدث مرة أخرى؟
هل الماضي هو المستقبل ؟ ""
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ماكان ينقص هذا العقل هو هذه الألواح...
March 9, 2021
Listened to the audio book on YouTube. Imaginative sci-fi or the origins of mankind? Who knows. Either way, makes for an absorbing read.
May 22, 2024
The Lost Book of Enki by Zecharia Sitchin is an enthralling addition to his Earth Chronicles series, providing a unique perspective on the ancient Sumerian texts. Sitchin's interpretation of the tablets offers readers a glimpse into the myths and legends of the Anunnaki, the deities from the planet Nibiru, who allegedly influenced early human civilization. The book is presented as a series of autobiographical accounts from Enki, one of the key figures in Sumerian mythology, providing a narrative that spans from the origins of these gods to their interactions with humanity.
Sitchin's work is meticulously researched and provides a fascinating synthesis of mythology, archaeology, and alternative history. His storytelling is both imaginative and scholarly, making complex ancient texts accessible and engaging for modern readers. While some may view his theories with skepticism, Sitchin’s ability to weave together various sources into a compelling narrative is undeniably impressive. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history, mythology, and the potential extraterrestrial influences on human civilization.
Ten Most Important Points from The Lost Book of Enki
1. Creation of Humanity: The book details how the Anunnaki, specifically Enki, played a crucial role in the genetic engineering of humans. According to Sitchin, humans were created to serve the Anunnaki as laborers.
2. The Planet Nibiru: Central to Sitchin's thesis is the existence of Nibiru, a distant planet with an elongated orbit, which brings it close to Earth every 3,600 years. The Anunnaki are said to originate from this planet.
3. Anunnaki Society: The book provides insight into the hierarchical and structured society of the Anunnaki, with Enki and his half-brother Enlil often in conflict over leadership and decisions affecting Earth.
4. Advanced Technologies: The text suggests that the Anunnaki possessed advanced technologies far beyond what humans had at the time, including space travel, genetic manipulation, and energy generation.
5. Flood and Cataclysms: Sitchin describes a great deluge and other catastrophic events that the Anunnaki had foreseen and tried to manage. Enki's involvement in warning and saving humanity during the flood is highlighted.
6. Mining Gold on Earth: One of the primary reasons for the Anunnaki's presence on Earth was the mining of gold, which they needed to repair their planet’s atmosphere. This task ultimately led to the creation of humans to assist in mining.
7. Conflict and War: The narrative includes numerous accounts of conflicts among the Anunnaki, as well as wars that they fought, which often had devastating effects on human populations and the environment.
8. Cultural and Scientific Influence: The Anunnaki are credited with imparting significant knowledge to humans, including aspects of agriculture, architecture, astronomy, and governance, influencing the development of early civilizations.
9. Longevity and Immortality: The Anunnaki are described as having incredibly long lifespans, contributing to their perceived immortality and god-like status among humans.
10. Legacy and Return: The book concludes with hints about the Anunnaki's eventual departure from Earth and the possibility of their return, leaving behind a legacy intertwined with human history and culture.
In summary, The Lost Book of Enki by Zecharia Sitchin is a fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of ancient Sumerian mythology through the lens of alternative history. Sitchin's interpretations provide a captivating narrative that challenges conventional views of human history and encourages readers to consider the possibility of extraterrestrial influences on early civilizations.
Sitchin's work is meticulously researched and provides a fascinating synthesis of mythology, archaeology, and alternative history. His storytelling is both imaginative and scholarly, making complex ancient texts accessible and engaging for modern readers. While some may view his theories with skepticism, Sitchin’s ability to weave together various sources into a compelling narrative is undeniably impressive. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history, mythology, and the potential extraterrestrial influences on human civilization.
Ten Most Important Points from The Lost Book of Enki
1. Creation of Humanity: The book details how the Anunnaki, specifically Enki, played a crucial role in the genetic engineering of humans. According to Sitchin, humans were created to serve the Anunnaki as laborers.
2. The Planet Nibiru: Central to Sitchin's thesis is the existence of Nibiru, a distant planet with an elongated orbit, which brings it close to Earth every 3,600 years. The Anunnaki are said to originate from this planet.
3. Anunnaki Society: The book provides insight into the hierarchical and structured society of the Anunnaki, with Enki and his half-brother Enlil often in conflict over leadership and decisions affecting Earth.
4. Advanced Technologies: The text suggests that the Anunnaki possessed advanced technologies far beyond what humans had at the time, including space travel, genetic manipulation, and energy generation.
5. Flood and Cataclysms: Sitchin describes a great deluge and other catastrophic events that the Anunnaki had foreseen and tried to manage. Enki's involvement in warning and saving humanity during the flood is highlighted.
6. Mining Gold on Earth: One of the primary reasons for the Anunnaki's presence on Earth was the mining of gold, which they needed to repair their planet’s atmosphere. This task ultimately led to the creation of humans to assist in mining.
7. Conflict and War: The narrative includes numerous accounts of conflicts among the Anunnaki, as well as wars that they fought, which often had devastating effects on human populations and the environment.
8. Cultural and Scientific Influence: The Anunnaki are credited with imparting significant knowledge to humans, including aspects of agriculture, architecture, astronomy, and governance, influencing the development of early civilizations.
9. Longevity and Immortality: The Anunnaki are described as having incredibly long lifespans, contributing to their perceived immortality and god-like status among humans.
10. Legacy and Return: The book concludes with hints about the Anunnaki's eventual departure from Earth and the possibility of their return, leaving behind a legacy intertwined with human history and culture.
In summary, The Lost Book of Enki by Zecharia Sitchin is a fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of ancient Sumerian mythology through the lens of alternative history. Sitchin's interpretations provide a captivating narrative that challenges conventional views of human history and encourages readers to consider the possibility of extraterrestrial influences on early civilizations.
May 9, 2017
Zecharia Sitchin's work makes me think and this book was no exception. Assembled from Sumerian clay tablets and told from the point of view of a scribe taking down the "great god Enki's" reflections, the text flows and reads like a long, epic ballad. It was an eye-opening account of what the ruling family and noble elite from Nibiru were supposedly capable of and what they did here.
As fascinating as it was, the book left me with numerous questions. If Sitchin were still alive, I'd want to ask him more about the tablets he translated. Did the story come from numerous sources? Is the text a direct, exact translation from Sumerian clay tablets or were parts embellished by the author?
If indeed Sitchin's text is a meticulous translation, then my questions shift to Enki himself. What exactly does the "great god" or his followers want us to think about him? He is painted as a licentious, but well-meaning, creator and savior of mankind. He and his family are portrayed as rather down to earth, human-type beings whose self-serving agenda spawned a slave race through genetic manipulation and who eventually attempted to wipe them out. The flood is blamed on the breakdown of polar ice and the use of nuclear weapons in the Middle East is attributed to Enki's warring offspring. In each case, Enki claims that he saved a handful of his own human descendants out of the goodness of his heart. Hmmmm....
It was an interesting read, adding to the picture of who the Annunaki may have been at one time and hinting at the technology they may have employed. It also gave quite a glimpse into how an atrociously arrogant group of beings viewed themselves, perhaps the greatest takeaway from reading this work. I certainly can't buy into Enki's caring father figure shtick, the image that the original Sumerian authors were apparently led to believe.
If you share my interest in unraveling the warped and weird real history of humanity and its gods, then this piece of Sitchin's work is definitely worth your time.
As fascinating as it was, the book left me with numerous questions. If Sitchin were still alive, I'd want to ask him more about the tablets he translated. Did the story come from numerous sources? Is the text a direct, exact translation from Sumerian clay tablets or were parts embellished by the author?
If indeed Sitchin's text is a meticulous translation, then my questions shift to Enki himself. What exactly does the "great god" or his followers want us to think about him? He is painted as a licentious, but well-meaning, creator and savior of mankind. He and his family are portrayed as rather down to earth, human-type beings whose self-serving agenda spawned a slave race through genetic manipulation and who eventually attempted to wipe them out. The flood is blamed on the breakdown of polar ice and the use of nuclear weapons in the Middle East is attributed to Enki's warring offspring. In each case, Enki claims that he saved a handful of his own human descendants out of the goodness of his heart. Hmmmm....
It was an interesting read, adding to the picture of who the Annunaki may have been at one time and hinting at the technology they may have employed. It also gave quite a glimpse into how an atrociously arrogant group of beings viewed themselves, perhaps the greatest takeaway from reading this work. I certainly can't buy into Enki's caring father figure shtick, the image that the original Sumerian authors were apparently led to believe.
If you share my interest in unraveling the warped and weird real history of humanity and its gods, then this piece of Sitchin's work is definitely worth your time.
July 29, 2023
الامر يحتاج الى ترتيب للترجمة وان كانت تثير علامات استفهام كبيرة عن الترجمات السابقة للالواح الاخرى لكن نريد اهتماما اكثر بهذه الالواح وتبيان مصداقية الترجمة ومصداقية الالواح
December 22, 2021
“Când am fost întrebat cum m-aş caracteriza... Sunt un expert în ebraică? Da! ... Sunt un expert în Biblie? Da! ... Sunt arheolog? Da! ... Nu fac săpături, dar folosesc dovezi arheologice... am răspuns că sunt o sumă a tuturor acestora, dar eu mă consider reporter.
Pentru că eu cred că sarcina pe care mi-am asumat-o este să dezvălui oamenilor de astăzi ce ştiau oamenii din antichitate, mărturisirile acestora, păstrate pentru posteritate. Deci sunt un reporter!
La un moment dat, mi-am dat seama că ceea ce faceam eu folosindu-mă de aceste tăbliţe, etc., era să spun povestea strămoşilor noştri, a omenirii, a oamenilor, aşa cum au înţeles-o ei, aşa cum o ştiau, aşa cum au învăţat-o de la anunnaki (zei, în limba sumeriană; A.NU.NA.KI = Cei care au coborât din CER pe PĂMÂNT). Apoi m-am întrebat ce-ar spune aşa-numiţii zei? ... Ce-ar gândi ei? ... Iată povestea: fiinţe de pe o altă planetă, planeta lor natală, Nibiru, călătoresc pe o altă planetă, din motive pe care le cunoaşteţi de acum, ... ei vin pe această planetă, îşi construiesc aşezări, se apucă de minerit, sfârşesc prin a creea fiinţe inteligente, civilizând acei hominizi care au evoluat pe Pământ, le dau cunoştinţe şi la un moment dat trag o linie de separaţie spunând: Noi suntem zei, iar voi trebuie să ne veneraţi! ... Deci care este versiunea lor? ...
Pentru că eu cred că sarcina pe care mi-am asumat-o este să dezvălui oamenilor de astăzi ce ştiau oamenii din antichitate, mărturisirile acestora, păstrate pentru posteritate. Deci sunt un reporter!
La un moment dat, mi-am dat seama că ceea ce faceam eu folosindu-mă de aceste tăbliţe, etc., era să spun povestea strămoşilor noştri, a omenirii, a oamenilor, aşa cum au înţeles-o ei, aşa cum o ştiau, aşa cum au învăţat-o de la anunnaki (zei, în limba sumeriană; A.NU.NA.KI = Cei care au coborât din CER pe PĂMÂNT). Apoi m-am întrebat ce-ar spune aşa-numiţii zei? ... Ce-ar gândi ei? ... Iată povestea: fiinţe de pe o altă planetă, planeta lor natală, Nibiru, călătoresc pe o altă planetă, din motive pe care le cunoaşteţi de acum, ... ei vin pe această planetă, îşi construiesc aşezări, se apucă de minerit, sfârşesc prin a creea fiinţe inteligente, civilizând acei hominizi care au evoluat pe Pământ, le dau cunoştinţe şi la un moment dat trag o linie de separaţie spunând: Noi suntem zei, iar voi trebuie să ne veneraţi! ... Deci care este versiunea lor? ...
December 17, 2017
In his Earth Chronicle series, Sitchen assembled the complete tale of the Anunnaki’s impact on mankind from fragments and clay tablets dispersed throughout Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Hittite, Egyptian, Canaanite, and Hebrew sources. These pieced together fragments and tablets told the tale of the Anunnaki (“Those who from Heaven to Earth Came”) from the Kings, Queens, Pharaohs, Priests, Biblical Prophets, and local inhabitants from the ancient cities. The Lost Book of Enki tells the same tale but from the perspective of the Anunnaki themselves. It’s a story of why and how they came to Earth from their home planet, Nibiru 450,000 years ago. It’s a tale of survival, royal succession rivalries, creation of man, sibling feuds, jealousy, love, and lost for power over the course of history after their initial arrival. These are the memoirs of Lord Enki, told to and written by his master scribe Endubsar from Eridu meant as a guide for future generations to prevent the Earthlings from emulating the actions and havoc the ancient gods caused in the past.
I recommend reading this book with an open-mind and let go of any tendencies to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one’s preexisting beliefs or hypotheses –confirmation bias.
I recommend reading this book with an open-mind and let go of any tendencies to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one’s preexisting beliefs or hypotheses –confirmation bias.
February 8, 2023
Oh my ?
It’s like everything which you believe in written on paper or tablets and I had no idea about it whatsoever.
Truly, I can’t say what’s real or not in this book because it’s a translation and we see how interpretations are made to fit the situation ( like scripture from the koran are made to work with mass killing ).
But I’ve always believed on alien intervention especially when the talk about chariots of fire ( a real god don’t need a vehicle/ spaceship, he would just appear or do his magic no space travel )
I also have problem about them coming to earth for gold, knowing that the asteroid belt is full of expensive metals so what was really going on ?
I could guess but I’d leave that for the readers or the listeners of the book itself and their imagination.
Recommended !
Oded Ostfeld.
It’s like everything which you believe in written on paper or tablets and I had no idea about it whatsoever.
Truly, I can’t say what’s real or not in this book because it’s a translation and we see how interpretations are made to fit the situation ( like scripture from the koran are made to work with mass killing ).
But I’ve always believed on alien intervention especially when the talk about chariots of fire ( a real god don’t need a vehicle/ spaceship, he would just appear or do his magic no space travel )
I also have problem about them coming to earth for gold, knowing that the asteroid belt is full of expensive metals so what was really going on ?
I could guess but I’d leave that for the readers or the listeners of the book itself and their imagination.
Recommended !
Oded Ostfeld.
October 6, 2022
An extraterestrial race that came from Nibiru for gold to fix their planet. Mining the gold it has hard for them and their found a creature on earth that they mix their genes to acceletare evolution and to work for them. From a simple mission to go on a planet to mine gold, they ended up mixing with human females and having kids with them. Starting war between themselfs for the supremacy of nibiru and earth. Being afraid of humans they limit the life span and at one point, they mixed the languages and spread the people on the whole surface of earth.
May 20, 2023
The best book EVER.
Absolutely the best book I have ever read!!! It describes in detail how life on Earth was created, the TRUE story, what everyone should know, and that's why it is a MUST READ, you'll finally get all the answers of where we come from and how we as humans were really created.
I will definitely continue to read all of Sitchin's books, this was my first one, and now I can't wait to read them all!!!
Absolutely the best book I have ever read!!! It describes in detail how life on Earth was created, the TRUE story, what everyone should know, and that's why it is a MUST READ, you'll finally get all the answers of where we come from and how we as humans were really created.
I will definitely continue to read all of Sitchin's books, this was my first one, and now I can't wait to read them all!!!
April 8, 2020
The beginning of the story was quite interesting as it seemed as if it might be based on facts.
However, very soon, the book turns into an uninteresting tale of who is sleeping with whom, what the name of the child is, who is angry with whom, etc. I honestly couldn't care less.
I absolutely hate not finishing a book once I start it, but this one was quite the chore ...
However, very soon, the book turns into an uninteresting tale of who is sleeping with whom, what the name of the child is, who is angry with whom, etc. I honestly couldn't care less.
I absolutely hate not finishing a book once I start it, but this one was quite the chore ...
September 16, 2017
Ben sevmedim.. açıkçası dünyayı kurduğu iddia edilen uzaylılardan biraz daha fazla medeniyet beklerdim. tamamen ataerkil, erkek egemen bir kültür. anlatılan dönemin dünyasından bile daha geri bir çerçeve. bir takım efsaneler, yaratılış hikayeleri harmanlanmış ama ben pek başarılı bulmadım.
July 31, 2018
This is probably the best written religions history ever. It is at the same time extraordinary because you have a person (Mr Sitchin) that for the first time translates the ancient writings with a 21st century brain, and also terrifying because, as Enki thinks, the past may be foretell the future!
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