History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

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Inspiration from a respected leader
Extraordinary enchanting lesson on Faith
A fairy tale with a message

The Spyglass : A Book About Faith
Richard Paul Evans
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
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ASIN: 0689834667

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There once was a king who ruled over a darkened kingdom. Crops were planted and then failed, houses were built and then neglected, people were impoverished and dispirited. But when a traveler arrives at the crumbling palace, he shows the monarch his kingdom through the lens of an enchanted spyglass -- a spyglass that shows him his kingdom not as it is, but as it could be. The king's imagination is ignited by the spark of faith, and with faith comes hope and change. By sharing his vision and inspiring his subjects to work alongside him, the king restores his land to glory.

Faith is at the heart of master storyteller Richard Paul Evans's moving new fable, which is brought to life by the rich, magnificent oil paintings of artist Jonathan Linton. Together, author and artist have created a powerful story that will inspire readers young and old to see their world through the eyes of faith.

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Inspiration from a respected leader.......2002-03-07

The Spyglass is not just for grades K-5. Our Chief Technology Officer read this story to us during our last meeting, and most of us have graduated from grade 12. He is the wise king who peers through the wrong end of the spyglass and goes forth to tell all about his great visions and we are the poor peasants who will carry out his wishes.

Extraordinary enchanting lesson on Faith.......2000-09-25

What a beautiful enchanting story for all ages to read! I loved it, my children loved it! The Spyglass is a wonderful story to teach us (and our children) on how we view things in life. It taught me when we have faith and hope in our hearts we can reach for that which we thought was beyond our grasp. The illustrations were marvelous! I understand that this book is one in a virtues series, I can't wait to buy the whole collection. What a treasure to have! Thank you for writing a story with such uplifting values for our children! Keep them coming Mr. Evans!

A fairy tale with a message.......2000-09-21

THE SPYGLASS is the opposite of the "Enchanted Kingdom" books. It tells of a king and his people who regain their inner strength after a visit from a stranger. Children will enjoy the story, but there's an important message to be learned - you have to believe in yourself and others. This isn't done in a preachy way, but in the engaging text that parents and children will enjoy readng together. The paintings are beautiful.

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The Three Witches...Just Doesn't Work for Me
Kids love Folklore, Zora resurrected

The Three Witches
Zora Neale Hurston , and Joyce Carol Thomas
Manufacturer: HarperCollins
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ASIN: 0060006498
Release Date: 2006-07-25

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The three bad witches are HUNGRY! "Let's eat these children," they say. They may have teeth that are longer than their lips and they may wear high heels, but they are NO match for two smart children, their brave grandma, three hound dogs, and a fast-running snake.

The Three Witches was first published in every tongue got to confess, the third volume of folklore collected by Zora Neale Hurston while traveling in the Gulf States in the 1930s. It has been adapted for young people by National Book Award winner Joyce Carol Thomas. The vibrant paintings have been masterfully executed by internationally celebrated artist Faith Ringgold.

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The Three Witches...Just Doesn't Work for Me.......2006-09-17

I was excited when I saw this book at the library and checked it out without hesitation because I'm always excited to read folklore, legend and mythology (original or re-versioned), but this that's about as far as the excitement got for me. The cover art is cool, quite vibrant and just the right mix of scary/silly for the age range this book is aimed at...but the artwork inside just doesn't do anything for me...it's rather flat and two dimensional, it has no depth. The only thing it really has going for it is that it's quite vibrant and lively in the authors choice of color...there just isn't any dimension to it and that takes away from the story for me.

The story itself is ok, but not great. I found it difficult to tell who is speaking when and how it should be read aloud...I had to read it myself twice and then once out loud before I got a sense of how best to read it to my kids. I don't mind working hard to get something right, but this just didn't work for me. I give it a C+, it's a great idea...but the execution just doesn't work for me. Most of all I get the sense that this would work best in a larger group reading (rehearsed ahead of time) where you could get a couple of children to read the brother and sisters parts with a narrative story teller doing the rest (all at the same time), I think it would build better to climax and be more engaging for the listeners. I should like to try that sometime and see if The Three Witches is more fun that way!

Kids love Folklore, Zora resurrected.......2006-08-26

As an lower elemtary reading teacher and huge Zora Neale Hurston fan I was thrilled to find this book. Beautifully illustrated and written to be shared out loud, this book is a great asset to any reading program which tries to turn kids on to the joy of our literature. Hurston was one of the greatest folklore collectors of the last century and a magnificent personality. Introducing her to young children comes not a moment too soon. This story is fun to use when discussing folklore motifs that can be traced in other great books, like Wiley and the Hairy Man. I hope there are more like this to come.

Quest for Faith (The Viking Saga, Book 2)

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Quest for Faith (The Viking Saga, Book 2)
Christopher Tebbetts
Manufacturer: Puffin
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ASIN: 0142500305

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Fourteen-year-old Zack Gilman is not what you'd call a happy kid. The mild-mannered son of the world's biggest Minnesota Vikings fan, he is doomed to spend his days being dragged to football games, where he's forced to sing fight songs and make bratwurst runs for his dad's boisterous posse. The problem is, Zack hates all organized sports. The other problem is, he's six-foot-three, weighs 250 pounds, and his dad sees him as the next Vikings football MVP.

Zack is back in ninth century Scandinavia once again. Now well aware of his bizarre role among the Vikings, he's on his way to the mysterious Jotunheim, the Land of the Giants, in search of the object that will fulfill the first of his duties as the legendary "Lost Boy." Zack has no idea exactly where he is going or what he'll do when he gets there, but he must get there soon, or risk losing his Viking friends forever.

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Faith Ringgold fans will not be disappointed!

The Invisible Princess

Manufacturer: Dragonfly Books
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ASIN: 044041735X
Release Date: 2001-01-09

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A couple who longs for a child; a mysterious "long ago" world of dangerous, unthinkable oppression and resuscitating natural forces; the emergence of a beatific girl child who must be spirited away before the evil antagonist can get her--all of these traditional fairytale plot elements are reinvented with distinction and life in Faith Ringgold's brand new African American "legend" The Invisible Princess.

Most important, the title character in this conflict between a community of slaves and their evil plantation owner is instantly magical, and unforgettable. Born on a thunderous, stormy night, bearing saucer-shaped eyes and a burst of cornrows that extend from her head like sun rays, the enchanted Invisible Princess is so magnificently conceived that it makes the ensuing drama--which becomes almost biblical in its proportions--both gripping and conceptually possible.

Children will instantly agree that the Invisible Princess is a very special young girl, and will care about and identify with her. For that reason they're likely to need significant hand-holding during two sharp turns in the tale: first, when the hero must endure separation from her parents in order to stay protected from the evil Captain Pepper; and second, when Pepper threatens to separate the princess's parents forever. Still, Ringgold's fantastic landscapes stay warm throughout, conveying the stupendous, hard-won resolve and embrace that occurs at story's end. --Jean Lenihan

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A stunning and original African American fairy tale set during slavery, from Caldecott Honor artist Faith Ringgold.

When Mama and Papa Love realize they are to have a child, they're astonished to learn she will be a princess who will one day bring freedom to her parents and all the slaves on the plantation. They pray she'll be kept safe from Captain Pepper, the cruel plantation owner. And indeed, at the moment of her birth, a miracle does occur: the Powers of Nature make her invisible, and the Prince of Night whisks her from her mother's arms to safety.

Years later it is Patience, Captain Pepper's blind daughter, who discovers the Invisible Princess. Together, Patience, Mama and Papa Love, and the Powers of Nature help the Invisible Princess realize her destiny of peace, freedom, and love.

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Faith Ringgold fans will not be disappointed!.......2000-08-02

The Invisible Princess is an enchanting 'fairy tale' that draws on African American Slave myths and legends. As always, Ringgold provides fascinating background information at the close of the story. The only character on the plantation who can see the daughter of two slaves, the Invisible Princess, is the plantation owner's blind daughter. He is forced to make a powerful decision that changes his life, and the lives of many people. Creatures and forces of nature are personified utilizing a range of gender and race. Ms. Ringgold's illustrations are in keeping with her unique style, though I've been yearning for another with the quilt motif.

The Friendly Snowflake: A Fable of Faith, Love, and Family

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The Friendly Snowflake: A Fable of Faith, Love, and Family
M. Scott Peck
Manufacturer: Barnes & Noble
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Binding: Hardcover

ASIN: 076074923X

Marta and the Manger Straw: A Christmas Tradition from Poland (Traditions of Faith from around the World)

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Marta and the Manger Straw: A Christmas Tradition from Poland (Traditions of Faith from around the World)
Virginia Kroll
Manufacturer: Zonderkidz
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ASIN: 0310709946

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A piece of straw brings to mind Christ’s humble birth in a stable…I

In a Polish custom hundreds of years old, tradition has it that a bit of straw at the Christmas feast will bring good fortune in the coming year.

Planting More Than Pansies: A Fable About Love

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Planting More Than Pansies: A Fable About Love
Stacey Bess , and Melissa Ricks
Manufacturer: Deseret Book Company
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Candles on the glacier;: Warm thoughts for a cold world, being fables and fantasies about faith for the modern mind

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Candles on the glacier;: Warm thoughts for a cold world, being fables and fantasies about faith for the modern mind
Kenneth Joseph Foreman
Manufacturer: Association Press
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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The Faber Book of Greek Legends
Kathleen Lines , and Faith Jaques
Manufacturer: Faber & Faber
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