Niburu

[Chris]

I have just finished reading Zechariah Sitchin's book "The Twelfth Planet".

I had heard bits and pieces of his writings and theories but I had never seen the full support for his theories until actually reading his books. He makes a very scholarly effort at supporting his theories concerning there being a 12th planet and how and when the Annunaki came to Earth.

I'll be posting up several of his supporting facts here regarding his discovery of the relationship of ancient Sumerian texts to what later was carried forward in the Bible (in particular in Genesis) and other civilizations that followed the Sumerians.

I'd be very interested in hearing what you all think about this!

[Doc]

I have read a few of his books and I found them convincing at first, less so as time went by. I have seen on the internet that he has a high enough profile now that serious scholars are looking at his translations. Reviews are mixed but lean negative, especially on some of his key points, like the "shem" if I remember correctly.

[Dragonfire]

I like his point of view. Kinda like watching Anchient Aliens. I don't always agree with them but it does make you think.

[norenrad]

I'll be posting up several of his supporting facts here regarding his discovery of the relationship of ancient Sumerian texts to what later was carried forward in the Bible (in particular in Genesis) and other civilizations that followed the Sumerians.

Cool, I look forward to it. I haven't really learned any of the deep down stuff yet.

[ProblemChild]

I have just finished reading Zechariah Sitchin's book "The Twelfth Planet".

I had heard bits and pieces of his writings and theories but I had never seen the full support for his theories until actually reading his books. He makes a very scholarly effort at supporting his theories concerning there being a 12th planet and how and when the Annunaki came to Earth.

I'll be posting up several of his supporting facts here regarding his discovery of the relationship of ancient Sumerian texts to what later was carried forward in the Bible (in particular in Genesis) and other civilizations that followed the Sumerians.

I'd be very interested in hearing what you all think about this!

I've enjoyed Sitchin's books devouring them the same way I did with Von Daniken when I was a boy. I also have become more jaded as I got older. I've come to think that (for me anyway) ancient Sumerian, Egyptian, Mayan culture and writings have always had a kind of sexy coolness to them that makes me more predisposed to beleive in them. I'm not sure if this because of the fascination I have had from youth or a cultural thing from being and educated Westerner.

I think you have to read the arguments against Sitchin and decide where you throw your hat. It's like listening to two surgeons argue over a complex operation when you have no medical knowledege.

Due to the Annunaki being placed on the bandwagon with a lot of the more "outthere" sites I now conduct a little reality check. I replace " Annunaki" with "Leprechaun" and see how this changes me feelings about what I'm reading. It's often quite funny.

[Chris]

PC - do you have some recommendations for the anti-Sitchin school of thought?

This is the third book of his I've read, and although he comes quite readily to the Annunaki source for it all, I am really even more fascinated at the solar system development explanation and the fact that the Sumerians knew about there being 12 planets thousands of years before western world astronomers confirmed the fact.

[ProblemChild]

Hi Chris
You can't go far wrong with sitchiniswrong.com
He covers most of the bases. I'm on an android more when I get to my comp.

[epo333]

Are the Russians Doing More Disclosure than in the US:

[Doc]

Russia Journalism on UFOlogy and Paranormal-related topics has always seemed strange to me. They often publish alternative views of these things that our media have debunked. Tunguska comes to mind. Long after Western media had explained it as a comet, the Russians were talking about UFO explosions and meteors. Today, we are seeking better answers because our own media may have rushed to judgment on Tunguska--or so 'they' say. I wish I knew which was the more trustworthy.