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," . . superb scholarly book, which gives overwhelming support to the O'Brien thesis of a single benevolent advanced source for civilization."
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The Dogon people of Mali, West Africa, are famous for their unique art and advanced cosmology. The Dogon creation story describes how the one true god, Amma, created all the matter of the universe. Interestingly, the myths that depict his creative efforts bear a striking resemblance to the modern scientific definitions of matter, beginning with the atom and continuing all the way to the vibrating threads of string theory. Furthermore, many of the Dogon words, symbols and rituals used to describe the structure of matter are quite similar to those found in the myths of ancient Egypt and in the daily rituals of Judaism. "The Science Of The Dogon" offers a case-by-case comparison of Dogon descriptions and drawings to corresponding scientific definitions and diagrams from authors like Stephen Hawking and Brian Greene, then extends this analysis to the counterparts of these symbols in both the ancient Egyptian and Hebrew religions. What is ultimately revealed is the scientific basis for the language of the Egyptian hieroglyphs, which was deliberately encoded to prevent the knowledge of these concepts from falling into the hands of all but the highest members of the Egyptian priesthood. "The Science Of The Dogon", also, offers compelling new interpretations for many of the most familiar Egyptian symbols, such as the pyramid and the scarab and presents new explanations for the origins of religiously charged words such as Jehovah and Satan. The whole text reveals striking similarities between Dogon symbols and those used in both the Egyptian and Hebrew religions, with amazing implications for the history of civilisation. The material is an advance on the revelations that made Robert Temple's "The Sirius Mystery" an international bestseller.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Dogon 'Science' offers new insights in to the meanings of the Ancient Egyptian Hyroglyphic 'Stories'
18 April 2008
Format:Paperback
I bought this book, as I found it referenced in another I had read. The subject matter is something I found fascinating, but not to everyones taste. The subject matter is quite specialist but the chapters are well defined and the authors thoughts are well presented. The level of science can be detailed in some chapters, but the majority should be understandable by most people with a High-School level of Physics and Biology.
The insights in to the Dogon mythologys are well researched, but the only critisism I would mention is that references used in many chapters are not the complete bits of 'texts', if you want to do any checking for yourself, be prepeared to do a lot of extra reading (see the bibliography).
While the parallels drawn by the author on the Dogon & Ancient Egyptian Mythologies and Creation Stories with that of what modern science now 'knows' is striking, and at sometimes so plain to see, it is not a subject of 'mainstream' science that has wide recognition as yet. The author explores parallels between the 'Religions' of Ancient Egyptians and the present day Dogon Tribe, and remarks on the similarity between them, and the knowledge that is conveyed in the myths. While the author also touches upon parallels with Judaism aswell, don't be put off by this, as it is not, and in no way intended to be detrious Judaism.
A good place to see where this research 'fits 'in' would be the CPAK website (Conference on Precession and Ancient Knowledge). This will provide the reader with extra periphery knowledge that the overall subject matter of the book fits in to. A google search for CPAK should guide you to a website with plentiful information.
A point to note about this book, is the Foreward, written by Independant Egyptologist John Anthony West, and is very isightful and thought provoking. You can find information on J.A.W. also on the CPAK website.
The insights in to the Dogon mythologys are well researched, but the only critisism I would mention is that references used in many chapters are not the complete bits of 'texts', if you want to do any checking for yourself, be prepeared to do a lot of extra reading (see the bibliography).
While the parallels drawn by the author on the Dogon & Ancient Egyptian Mythologies and Creation Stories with that of what modern science now 'knows' is striking, and at sometimes so plain to see, it is not a subject of 'mainstream' science that has wide recognition as yet. The author explores parallels between the 'Religions' of Ancient Egyptians and the present day Dogon Tribe, and remarks on the similarity between them, and the knowledge that is conveyed in the myths. While the author also touches upon parallels with Judaism aswell, don't be put off by this, as it is not, and in no way intended to be detrious Judaism.
A good place to see where this research 'fits 'in' would be the CPAK website (Conference on Precession and Ancient Knowledge). This will provide the reader with extra periphery knowledge that the overall subject matter of the book fits in to. A google search for CPAK should guide you to a website with plentiful information.
A point to note about this book, is the Foreward, written by Independant Egyptologist John Anthony West, and is very isightful and thought provoking. You can find information on J.A.W. also on the CPAK website.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is very interesting and will make you realise, or confirm your thoughts if you were already of that mind, that there have been many civilisations before us who knew more than us, and still went down the tubes!! Those "scientists" who constantly tell us we are imagining there were very intelligent life prior to us are proved to be idiots by this book.
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Mysteries Magazine review
28 Oct 2007
Format:Paperback
The Dogon of Mali, West Africa, a civilization that existed from 10th to 13th centuries, gained prominence in recent times, primarily through Robert Temple's The Sirius Mystery, which describes their advanced knowledge of the peculiar workings of the Sirius star system. Author Laird Scranton takes Temple's research even further by showing how these people also possess advanced knowledge of everything from quantum physics to string theory.
In order to sustain the illusion of the technological and intellectual superiority of modern man, the crucial elements which make up the Dogon's world view are usually overlooked--or deliberately ignored--by mainstream anthropologists and archaeologists. The implications that are posited in Scranton's book are nothing short of earthshaking, considering that the Dogon appear to have gained these sophisticated insights through some sort of sixth sense.
Along with Jeremy Naylor's work The Cosmic Serpent, which describes indigenous peoples of South America and Australia as having direct knowledge of the workings of DNA through their visionary experiences, The Science of the Dogon should prove to be a revolutionary force, especially with regard to integrating the Dogon cosmological vision into our own lives.
Mysteries Magazine
In order to sustain the illusion of the technological and intellectual superiority of modern man, the crucial elements which make up the Dogon's world view are usually overlooked--or deliberately ignored--by mainstream anthropologists and archaeologists. The implications that are posited in Scranton's book are nothing short of earthshaking, considering that the Dogon appear to have gained these sophisticated insights through some sort of sixth sense.
Along with Jeremy Naylor's work The Cosmic Serpent, which describes indigenous peoples of South America and Australia as having direct knowledge of the workings of DNA through their visionary experiences, The Science of the Dogon should prove to be a revolutionary force, especially with regard to integrating the Dogon cosmological vision into our own lives.
Mysteries Magazine
21 of 26 people found the following review helpful
A must read !!
9 Jan 2007
Format:Paperback
Very refreshing. This author has really done a great job in researching the FACTS! He asks all the right questions and gives alternate theories on this very unusual tribe and their beliefs and ancestory. Really makes you wonder where mankinds origins really started.
24 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Astounding and Intriguing
1 Nov 2006
Format:Paperback
Science of the Dogon may take a central place in the libraries of ancient knowledge buffs. With tremendous clarity and humility, Laird Scranton unveils an elegant notion. It seems too deep to be fully appreciated in our time, and yet it seems crucial.
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