148 of 162 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Myth or Reality? The Scholarship of Zecharia Sitchin, by Kenneth Pollinger, Ph.D., May 24 2010
By Kenneth J. Pollinger "Ancient Knowledge" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: There Were Giants Upon The Earth (Hardcover)
Having read 13 prior books by Zecharia Sitchin I can attest to his superb scholarship. There Were Giants Upon the Earth, his latest, is probably his most important since he states that there are SKELETAL remains in theNatural History Museum in London which could possibly finally end the debate about whether his works are of "myth" or historical FACT.
His main approach here is built around Pre-Diluvial and post-Diluval "gods, demigods and Pharaoh lists" (the List of Kings of Manethro; and also, those of
Berossus), as well as the genealogical line of the Hebrew Bible. He accumulates
much information about all these beings thus presented and weaves a fascinating history of their interrelationships and how they are related to: a) the beginning of creation, b) the beginning of evolution, c) the creation of Mankind, d) the Deluge, e) longevity, NOT immortality, f) and finally, how there are skeletal remains of a "Queen Puabi" and a "Prince Meskalaindug" (who are, respectively, a "goddess" and a "demi-god"), which, if their DNA and mtDNA are tested, could provide the MISSING LINK (that small but crucial group of "alien' genes--223 of them?)that genetically upgraded a Homo Erectus or Homo Ergaster to Homo Sapiens, some 300,000 years ago.
I can't help but wonder how many people have read the Book of Genesis in-depth and have bought the mainstream interpretation, whether Jewish or Christian. This book, along with his others, could possibly overturn everything they have learned in their religions. BUT, of course, the crucial point is whether we have "mythology" or prehistorical/historical facts. For this reason, it is of the utmost importance to have the skeletal remains tested asap.
I urge you to read this book with an open mind and see if you can accept Sitchin's outstanding scholarship. Certainly we need to learn more about rhe earliest civilizations: the Babylonian, the Assyrian, the Egyptian, and ESPECIALLY the earliest, the SUMERIAN, which were not part of our "history" courses in school.
Lastly, if you read the book and think that Sitchin may have a tentative solution to the Missing Link, please email: Dr. Margaret Clegg at [...] and encouage her and the Museum to do the needed tests on the remains of Queen Shubad and King Mes-Kalam-dug.
And, hopefully, ANOTHER book by Zecharia Sitchin will explain the results!
44 of 51 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Slightly let down, May 26 2010
By WiffleBird "WiffleBird" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: There Were Giants Upon The Earth (Hardcover)
While I am a true fan of Zecharia Sitchen and a die-hard supporter of the alien intervention theory, I am somewhat disappointed in this, his latest work. Like too many of his other books, this one is 90% a re-hash of previously published information. While presented very well, it is frustrating to have to read the same basic summary of his previous works before getting to the "meat" of the matter, his newest research. I fully understand the need for each book in the series to be able to stand on its own. However, for many of us who have been waiting eagerly for this release it is a bit frustrating to once again see the same old format for the umpteenth time. Having said all that, I still highly recommend this book for anyone seriously interested in the AIT. The new material is fascinating and it would indeed be exciting to pursue Professor Sitchen's theories through to doing a DNA analysis of the specimens singled out.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sitchin should win an award, July 27 2010
By John M. - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: There Were Giants Upon The Earth (Hardcover)
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I've read almost all of Mr. Sitchin's previous books and I am convinced that he has single-handedly solved the mystery of how and why we humans came to exist on this planet. As some other reviewers have noted, much of this book is a rehashing of the theories & evidence presented in his earlier books. I personally do not see this as a drawback because I welcomed having a nice concise summary of his theories of humanity's origin. And the climax of this book is amazing. Mr. Sitchin has done some great detective work and I only hope someone with the means & opportunity will perform the DNA testing he suggests. This book is a wonderful culmination of this great man's life-long work, and I applaud him for it.