The following is a slightly modified excerpt from my book MAN AND HIS PLANET. THE UNCERTAIN DEPTH OF HISTORY by James E. Strickling At the dawn of the nineteenth century, Western man had no real conception of the depth of the history of man or of the earth. Facts that were available were not adequately understood. Ideas about origins and prehistory thus conformed not so … [Read more...]
The First Generation of Homo Sapiens
THE FIRST GENERATION OF HOMO SAPIENS by James E. Strickling Note: This is an expanded excerpt from my book "MAN AND HIS PLANET " It should be obvious that that no matter what the perspectives, our knowledge of the ancient past is not first-hand. Ancient history is for most of us what we’ve been told by others. And the “official” presentation is not allowed to deviate from a … [Read more...]
The Origin of Language
Introduction The origin of language in the human species is a widely discussed topic. Despite this, there is no consensus on ultimate origin or age. Empirical evidence is limited, and many scholars continue to regard the whole topic as unsuitable for serious study. In 1866, the Linguistic Society of Paris went so far as to ban debates on the subject. That prohibition remained … [Read more...]
Archaeoelectrics and the Israelites
by James E. Strickling Glow discharges of various kinds have long been of interest to man, no doubt evoking a great deal of wonder in times past. The forms of discharge are so varied that it was only during the twentieth century that they were shown to be different aspects of the same basic physical phenomenon: In every form, the glow discharge is a manifestation of … [Read more...]
Science vs Religion – Evolutionism vs Creationism
by James E. Strickling Do you ever wrestle with the perceived opposition of science and religion, or science and the biblical record?Do you ever wonder if creationism and evolutionism can coexist? If you’re a Biblical Fundamentalist, the answer is “no” – your mind is set. Problem is, however, Biblical Fundamentalism isn’t biblical. Somewhere your mind-set is … [Read more...]
What really happened to Sodom and Gomorrah?
Note: The following article is part of series of articles/excerpts from “MAN AND HIS PLANET – An Unauthorized History” by James E. Strickling.More articles of this series will be posted soon. [ad name="Adsense160x600_orange"] Sodom and Gomorrah are probably the two most infamous cities that ever existed, the name of one having established itself in the English … [Read more...]
The Origin of the Races of Homo Sapiens
The Origin of the Races of Homo Sapiens A Case of Rapid Divergent Non-Evolution by James Strickling Race: How much simpler life might be, or might have been, without it. How many wars have been fought in the past with race as one of the underlying factors? Today, despite a growing tolerance, it is used as a tool for political gain. Without the constant agitation, “racial … [Read more...]
ArchaeoElectrics
NEW TESTAMENT ARCHAEOELECTRICS The Electric Spirit of Pentecost by James E. Strickling There are passages in the Bible, and perhaps other ancient records, that prove their authenticity by the very nature of their content. Following is an analysis of one of those passages. [ad name="Adsense160x600blue"] Like the universe of which he is a part, man is an electrical … [Read more...]
The Tower of Babel and The Confusion of Tongues
The Tower of Babel and The Confusion of Tongues Note: The following article is part of series of articles/excerpts from “MAN AND HIS PLANET – An Unauthorized History” by James E. Strickling.More articles of this series will be posted soon. [ad name="Adsense160x600_orange"] One of the most misunderstood passages in the Old Testament is the Genesis account of the … [Read more...]
Man And His Planet – The Mysterious Origin of the Moon
Note: The following article is part of series of articles/excerpts from "MAN AND HIS PLANET – An Unauthorized History" by James E. Strickling. More articles of this series will be posted soon. [ad name="Adsense160x600_orange"] THE MYSTERIOUS ORIGIN OF THE MOON And the Non-Moon of Genesis The most beautiful object in our sky is the moon, and next to the sun, it is … [Read more...]