Topics : The Tradition
Wonders in the Sky: Unexplained Aerial Objects From Antiquity to Modern Times
"Wonders in the Sky: Unexplained Aerial Objects from Antiquity to Modern Times" by Jacques VallĆ©e and Chris Aubeck is a comprehensive investigation into the history of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). The book examines over 500 reports of UFO sightings from ancient times up to the year 1879, a period before the profound changes brought by the Industrial Revolution and the advent of modern ā¦ →
The Zohar: Pritzker Edition
"The Zohar: Pritzker Edition" by Daniel Matt is a monumental translation of the Zohar, the foundational work of Jewish mysticism. This 12-volume series is the first to be translated from a critical Aramaic text, based on original manuscripts. Matt's extensive commentary clarifies Kabbalistic symbolism and terminology, citing sources from biblical, rabbinic, and kabbalistic texts. Acclaimed for its ā¦ →
The Revelation of the Pyramids
"The Revelation of the Pyramids," a French documentary directed by Patrice Pooyard and released in 2010, delves into pseudo-historical theories proposed by Jacques Grimault. Grimault's unpublished works suggest a slow cycle of geological changes on Earth, including shifts in magnetic poles, causing catastrophic events every 26,000 years. He theorizes that an ancient civilization, predating ours, ā¦ →
The Pillar of Enoch
Helena Lehman's "Pillar of Enoch" website is a resource for those interested in Judeo-Christian spiritual truths, ancient history, and future prophecies related to signs in the heavens as connected to Bible prophecy. The site features her "Language of God Book Series," which explores biblical allegory and symbolism. The series delves into the prophetic imagery of the Bible, sacred monuments like ā¦ →
The Kabbalah: Law and Mysticism in the Jewish Tradition
"The Kabbalah: Law and Mysticism in the Jewish Tradition" (simply "La Kabbale" in French, its original title) by Alexandre Safran is a comprehensive exploration of Jewish mysticism and tradition, transcending a purely analytical study of Jewish esotericism. The book offers a complete and harmonious vision of the Hebrew tradition, tracing its evolution from its beginnings to the present day. Safran ā¦ →
The Eridu Genesis
The Eridu Genesis, also known as the Sumerian creation myth, is one of the earliest known narratives of its kind. Discovered on a single fragmentary tablet excavated in Nippur in 1893 and recognized in 1912, it dates back to around 1600 BCE. This myth forms part of a group of Sumerian creation myths found at the same site, including the Barton Cylinder and the Debate between sheep and grain, and ā¦ →
The Electronic Text Corpus of Sumerian Literature
The Electronic Text Corpus of Sumerian Literature (ETCSL), in its second edition, is a comprehensive digital project aimed at compiling, translating, and publishing the extensive body of Sumerian literature. This literature, dating back to around 2500 BCE, includes a vast array of poetic forms such as hymns, laments, prayers, fables, and proverbs, largely reconstructed from thousands of fragmented ā¦ →
The Collection of Divine Messages of the Cao ÄĆ i Religion of God
"The Collection of Divine Messages" (ThĆ”nh NgĆ“n Hiį»p Tuyį»n), a key scripture of the Äįŗ”o Cao ÄĆ i religion, was compiled in 1926, encapsulating the divine teachings and revelations central to this Vietnamese religious movement. This collection is comprised of two volumes of messages, believed to be communicated by the Supreme Being and various Divine Spirits to the followers of Äįŗ”o Cao ÄĆ i. →
Tanakh
The Tanakh, also known as the Hebrew Bible, is the canonical collection of Jewish texts, which is also a significant part of Christian scriptures. It is divided into three sections: the Torah (Teaching or Law), the Nevi'im (Prophets), and the Ketuvim (Writings). The word Tanakh is an acronym derived from these three divisions. →
Parzival
Wolfram von Eschenbach's "Parzival" is a seminal work of high medieval literature, written in the early 13th century. This epic poem is one of the most important narratives of the Arthurian legend, particularly notable for its detailed portrayal of the quest for the Holy Grail. The story revolves around Parzival (Percival in English), a knight from the court of King Arthur, and chronicles his ā¦ →
KitƔb-I-Aqdas
The KitĆ”b-i-Aqdas, known as "The Most Holy Book," is the central book of the BahĆ”'Ć Faith, written by BahĆ”āuāllĆ”h, the founder of the faith. Composed in the 19th century, this sacred text lays down the laws, principles, and institutions for the BahĆ”'Ć community, and is considered the charter for a future global civilization. The KitĆ”b-i-Aqdas not only provides laws and ordinances for the spiritual ā¦ →
Internet Sacred Text Archive
The Internet Sacred Text Archive (ISTA), founded by John Bruno Hare in 1999 in Santa Cruz, California, is a website dedicated to preserving electronic public domain religious texts. Hare, a software engineer, initiated this project from his home as an intellectual challenge, digitizing over 1,000 public domain books on religion, folklore, and mythology to promote religious tolerance through ā¦ →
Hermetica
The Hermetica is a collection of texts attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, a legendary figure who represents a syncretic combination of the Greek god Hermes and the Egyptian god Thoth. These texts, stemming from the Hellenistic period, are foundational to the tradition of Hermeticism, which blends elements of mysticism, astrology, alchemy, and philosophy. The Hermetica encompasses a wide range of ā¦ →
Fingerprints of the Gods: The Evidence of Earth's Lost Civilization
"Fingerprints of the Gods: The Evidence of Earth's Lost Civilization" by Graham Hancock, published in 1995, explores the hypothesis of a highly advanced civilization existing in prehistory, serving as the progenitor of all known ancient civilizations. Hancock proposes that this civilization, centered around Antarctica, ended catastrophically at the end of the last ice age but passed on significant ā¦ →
Epic of Gilgamesh
The Epic of Gilgamesh is an ancient Mesopotamian poem, regarded as one of the earliest great works of literature. It narrates the adventures of Gilgamesh, the historical king of Uruk, and his quest for immortality, exploring themes of friendship, the human condition, and the fear of death. The epic, written in cuneiform on clay tablets, dates back to the early 3rd millennium BCE. →
Enlil and Ninlil: The Begetting of Nanna
"Enlil and Ninlil: The Begetting of Nanna" is a Sumerian creation myth that dates back to the mid to late 3rd millennium BC. The story is set in the ancient city of Nippur, which is portrayed as a divine city inhabited by gods before humans. Enlil, a prominent god in the Sumerian pantheon, is featured as a central character in this myth. →
Divine Signposts
Divine Signposts (大ę¬, Åmoto) by Onisaburo Deguchi (åŗå£ēä»äøé) is a foundational text in the spiritual and religious tradition of Åmoto (大ę¬), a Japanese new religious movement. Written in 1904 when Onisaburo was 33 years old, this work is one of his earliest writings and consists of 14 volumes. It lays out the basis of Åmoto's teachings, emphasizing the essence of faith and Onisaburo's mission of ā¦ →
Debate Between Winter and Summer
The "Debate between Winter and Summer," also known as the "Myth of Emesh and Enten," is a Sumerian creation myth dating from the mid to late 3rd millennium BC. This narrative is composed on clay tablets and is part of the ancient Mesopotamian tradition of disputations or debate poems. →
Debate Between Sheep and Grain
The "Debate between sheep and grain" or "Myth of cattle and grain" is a significant Sumerian creation myth from the mid to late 3rd millennium BC. This myth is one of several "debate" topics known from Sumerian literature, characterized as disputations. Such debates were philosophical in nature and often addressed humanity's place in the world, reflecting a sophisticated level of abstract thought ā¦ →
Creators: The Past
"Creators: The Past" is an Italian science fiction fantasy film directed by Piergiuseppe Zaia, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Eleonora Fani and composed the soundtrack. The film features a notable cast, including Eleonora Fani, Jennifer Mischiati, Bruce Payne, and guest appearances by GĆ©rard Depardieu and William Shatner. The plot revolves around the manipulation of mankind's destiny by a ā¦ →
Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon, foundational to the Latter Day Saint movement, is a religious text published by Joseph Smith in 1830. Smith described it as a translation of golden plates shown to him by an angel, Moroni. The narrative details the history of ancient peoples in the Americas, focusing on their spiritual journey and teachings, with a pivotal event being the appearance of Jesus Christ ā¦ →
Book of Enoch
The Book of Enoch, also known as 1 Enoch, is an ancient Hebrew apocalyptic religious text traditionally attributed to the patriarch Enoch. It contains unique material on the origins of demons and Nephilim, the reasons why some angels fell from heaven, and a prophetic exposition of the thousand-year reign of the Messiah. The oldest sections are estimated to date from 300ā200 BC, with the latest ā¦ →
Book of Abraham
The Book of Abraham is a work that is considered scripture by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). It is believed to be an inspired translation of writings attributed to Abraham. The book was first published in 1842 and later canonized as part of the LDS Church's Pearl of Great Price in 1880. →
Barton Cylinder
The Barton Cylinder, also known as CBS 8383, is a significant artifact of Sumerian literature and mythology. Dating from the mid to late 3rd millennium BCE, approximately around 2400 BCE, it is a clay cylinder inscribed with a Sumerian cuneiform text. The cylinder was discovered in 1889 at the site of Nippur during excavations by the University of Pennsylvania and is currently housed in the ā¦ →
Avesta
The Avesta is the holy scripture of Zoroastrianism, one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions. Composed over several centuries, its authorship is traditionally attributed to the prophet Zoroaster, but it likely includes contributions from many authors. The Avesta consists of various parts, including hymns, liturgical texts, mythological lore, moral guidance, and prayers. These texts are ā¦ →
Ancient Apocalypse
"Ancient Apocalypse" a 2022 Netflix documentary series hosted by British writer Graham Hancock, presents a series of pseudoarchaeological theories about an advanced civilization that existed during the last ice age. The series, produced by ITN Productions and highly watched upon release, suggests that this civilization was destroyed in a cataclysm and its survivors introduced agriculture, ā¦ →