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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Oh!! This is PRECIOUS!!! And it's a (mostly) true story!!!
Leo is magnificent.
Every church library needs this.
A great book for animal lovers
We laughed, we cried, we loved Leo.

Leo The Magnificat
Ann M. Martin
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ASIN: 0439136474

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One Sunday, a cat wanders into a church garden. The children name him Leo the Magnificat, and for many happy years he makes the church his home. When the time comes to say good-bye, everyone gathers to remember their magnificent friend.

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Oh!! This is PRECIOUS!!! And it's a (mostly) true story!!!.......2007-03-14

Although I did NOT like the way they allowed Leo to roam the streets (Ack!! THAT is DANGEROUS nowadays!!!), I thoroughly enjoyed the outpouring of love and affection that this church and its members (including the childrens!!) had for its kitty, all through its life!!!

And the fact that the former pastor traveled 100 miles to be back for the service and burial, to honor Leo when Leo passed on -- THAT is love -- far and above that which most churches usually show to animals (such as the "love" shown to a poor cat who walked into another (different, not in that same area) church one day and was kicked out (literally) by a member of man"KIND" (not!!!)

The illustrations are BEAUTIFUL too.

Save a life, spay/neuter and adopt a pet -- a pet is for life -- and, PLEASE - be a responsible pet "owner".

Leo is magnificent........2005-09-11

This book was given to me to read to my granddaughter after my special cat passed away. My 7 year old granddaughter asked if cats go to heaven. This story shows all the love that this cat has given and the only logical conclusion is that they do go to heaven.

Every church library needs this........2000-09-07

A recent survey found that the death of a pet is one of the times when children most want to talk to clergy---rivalled only by divorce. This book asks some difficult questions (what is the church? how do we deal with death?) and offers, in return, God's love. Churches which celebrate the Feast of St. Francis could have someone read it out loud after the service and lead a discussion. This lovely story will appeal to all ages.

A great book for animal lovers.......2000-03-02

This book is wonderful for anyone who's ever had and loved a cat. It does deal with death, and is very sad at the end. A great way to help a child deal with the death of a pet.

We laughed, we cried, we loved Leo........1999-07-18

My Grade three class thoroughly enjoyed the story of Leo. We were doing a unit on cats and Leo's story was one of the highlights. An excellent book.

House Cat: How to Keep Your Indoor Cat Sane and Sound

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Purrrfect Book for Cat Lovers

House Cat: How to Keep Your Indoor Cat Sane and Sound
Christine Church
Manufacturer: Howell Book House
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Indoor cats are not deprived. . .

. . . in fact, keeping your cat indoors can add ten or more years to his life. Here's how to add quality to those years. Along with the scoop on litter boxes, creating a cat-safe home, and achieving a truce between cat and couch, this updated edition supplies the latest on nutrition for indoor cats, new vaccines and medicines, coping with feline emotions, and other essentials that make life more rewarding for you and your cat.

Help an outdoor kitty become a happy house cat
Discover innovative new cat-care products and scores of online resources
Learn about new treatments and medications for common illnesses
Take the trauma out of travel (yes, you CAN train a cat to walk on a leash)
Find out how to provide basic nursing care and first aid

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Purrrfect Book for Cat Lovers.......2005-04-22

Never before have I seen a non-fiction book with interesting stories to start each chapter and make you want to read more... Like a novel, but unbelievably informative! If you want to know how to care for your indoor cat, or any cat, or are thinking of making your cat an indoor cat, or getting one.... Here's the purrfect reference. Also added, besides good information and interesting antecdotes, are links to excellent and informative web pages. This is truly the cat book for the 21st century!

New Genesis: A Mormon Reader on Land and Community

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Interesting and occasionally profound
Spend your money on environmental writing with substance.
Thought provoking and spiritually stimulating. For anyone.

New Genesis: A Mormon Reader on Land and Community

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Interesting and occasionally profound.......2005-01-12

Overall, this book is a collection of essays having something to do with the environment and the Church of Jesus Christ (Mormon). If you're not Mormon you won't get a lot of the allusions to religion. However, there are plenty of essays mostly on environment or how family, community, and spirituality are tied up with environment.

Some of the essays are from critics of the Mormon church and some may be put off by these essays. Many of the essays are from Mormon authorities like Vaughn Featherstone or High Pinnock. Quite a few Utah politicians write about environment also.

The essays are quite uneven. Some are deeply intellectual;others are emotional. A few times I finished and essay and wondered what I had just read. But usually I finished an essay with a greater appreciation of this beautiful world we live in.

If I had to give a theme to this book it would be stewardship - that is, the idea that God gave us this beautiful world to care for and not to destroy and abuse. And as I watch the Utah I knew and loved turn into tract housing and fill with cars and people and smog, I think that many of us are not being wise stewards.

One criticism would be not including any conservative viewpoints. Congressman Hansen or Bishop ought to be in here. And writers who live on the land like ranchers, miners and the like. They too have a land ethic and excluding them so completely leaves a large gap.

In general, I commend the editors Terry Williams (Author of Refuge), William Smart (former Deseret News editor), and publisher Gibbs Smith.

Spend your money on environmental writing with substance........2000-04-21

Mediocre, with a few moments of good writing, but the entire theme is contrived. Spend your money on real environmental writing, for example Paul Shepard and Jerry Mander.

Thought provoking and spiritually stimulating. For anyone........1999-03-07

Although the contributors to this book are all Mormons the plea they make is universal. Our ties to God's creations are real. We derive emotional and spiritual strength from them. The earth is given to us as a stewardship from God, to use, but also to protect and "replenish". The contributors cite personal examples to explain their interpretation of this "stewardship." I recommend this book!

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A Purrfect Gift for the Christian Catlover in Your Life

Church Cats
Richard Surman
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A compilation of true stories about cats with an ecclesiastical persuasion. "Catworld" photographer Richard Surman has travelled around Britain to capture the cats who live in more unusual places, including abbeys, priories, churches and minsters. His book offers a fun journey around the UK with photography, illustrations and stories that bring these quirky felines from the vestry into your home.

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Quick shipping and a-1 condition.......2007-05-19

Book arrived in a timely fashion and was in aboslutely pristine condition.

A Purrfect Gift for the Christian Catlover in Your Life.......2007-01-13

Very sweet. I wish churches in the US all had cats.

The Collected Works of G.K. Chesterton: Where All Roads Lead : The Catholic Church and Conversion : Why I Am a Catholic : The Thing : Why I Am a Cat (Collected Works of Gk Chesterton)

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The Best Collection of Chesterton's Catholic Apologetics
Incredible
An Intelligent Guide of Reason, Tradition, and Catholicism
The undiscovered Chesterton
Simply Magnificent

The Collected Works of G.K. Chesterton: Where All Roads Lead : The Catholic Church and Conversion : Why I Am a Catholic : The Thing : Why I Am a Cat (Collected Works of Gk Chesterton)
G. K. Chesterton
Manufacturer: Ignatius Press
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ASIN: 0898703107

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The Best Collection of Chesterton's Catholic Apologetics.......2007-09-25

Well worth the price to have ,The Catholic Church & Conversion,The Well And the Shallows & The Thing: Why I am a Catholic,all in one volume. Chesterton's writings on the Catholic faith was one of the reasons I came back to the Church.With common sense,humour & erudition Chesterton will convince you of the Truth of the Catholic Faith. Chesterton like all prophetic writers speaks to our time as much as his own.

Incredible.......2007-07-04

Chesterton's genius is unquestionable - not because of the topic(s), but because his' logic is irrefutable.

An Intelligent Guide of Reason, Tradition, and Catholicism.......2006-12-11

G.K. Chesterton has "disturbed" this reviewer again. This reviewer has read Chesterton's books with the view of critisizing his books and ideas. Yet, each time this reviewer has found Chesterton's books a joy to read and "food for thought." Volume III of Chesterton's works is yet another book that thoughtful people should enjoy.

One of the arguments that Chesterton uses in these essays is that Catholic ideas and tradition have lasted while "modern" fads have quickly become dated. One of the agruments that Chesterton uses against Puritanism is that in the early 20th. century, Puritanism was something that no reasonable person would touch with "a barge pole." One of Chesterton's theses in this book is that while Catholcism has remained consistent for 2,000 years, Protestantism has become passe and has changed into meaningless modernism.

Chesterton has an interesting comment on page 280. To paraphrase part of this page, Chesterton remarks that modern Protestantism has replaced predestination with suggestion. The Catholic theologians have defended the Faith (The Catholic Faith) with reason. Along these lines, Chesterton effectively argues that Catholic authorities and theologians helf the beliefs of the Faith in a careful balence. The Protestants and modern agnostics have distorted both their own ideas and concepts by exaggerating parts of religion at the expense of everything else. This has led to distortion.

Chesterton gives reasons for his conversion to Catholicism. He proceeds to explain why other ideas and religious views were not reasonable. He also explains the distortions historians have made regarding the Faith. Chesterton's own intellectual curiousity led him to the Faith which he viewed as more sane and more reasonable.

Chesteron demonstrates historical insight in this volume. This reviewer gets the impression that Chesterton is holding something in reserve in making his historical arguments. He may have been inviting his critics to question his historical knowledge whereby he would give the historical details and knowledge. Readers should note that Chesterton was very knowledable of history.

Another interesting aspect of this book is Chesterton's concern over distoritions of language. He comments that some of the moderns were demanding a universal language and that they got was "journalistic jibberish." Chesterton remarks that Europeans had a universal language-Latin. Chesterton remarks that Latin was a precise language which had been neglected in favor of bad thinking and poor writing.

Chesterton did not engage in ad hominem arguements and was usually generous to his critics. He did not object to comments about his size and appearance. He could laugh at himself. Yet, he offer fierce cefesne of truth and honesty when they were attacked.

Volume III of Chesteron's works is well worth reading. As this reviewer wrote before, some may consider me as skeptic. However, Chesterton's writing, knowledge and reason is enough to make anyone pay attention and read his books to learn and to understand clear thinking.

The undiscovered Chesterton.......2006-01-31

This particular volume in Ignatius Press' collected Chesterton series pulls together his specifically Catholic books. Widely read in his own time, they were later praised by Hillaire Belloc and other writers during the Catholic revival in Britain. Yet they are little read in our time. One reason is that Chesterton converted fourteen years after writing his masterpiece, Orthodoxy, in 1908, and the current Chesterton revival is fueled largely by his novels.

My introduction to these books came in the brief overviews in Dale Ahlquist's G.K. Chesterton: Apostle of Common Sense, which whetted my appetite to read them. One in particular stood out: "The Catholic Church and Conversion." As with Orthodoxy, it's a lively book with a dull title. I was shocked reading his account of the three stages of conversion: 1. Patronizing the Church, 2. Discovering the Church, 3. Running from the Church. But for me, the book was full of shocks of recognition.

I generally don't like Omnibus type volumes such as the Collected Works, and would like to see Ignatius issue this book on its own, but if this is the only way to read it, I highly urge curious readers to obtain this Ignatius edition (Volume Three of the Collected Chesterton). All of the books in this volume were originally issued individually nearly a century ago, and are eminently worth reading. One of them is interesting because GKC wrote it late in life, and reviews some of the ideas in his earlier books. Were these books available individually now, they no doubt would all have reviews on Amazon. As with Orthodoxy, this volume showed me that Chesterton's non-fiction can be as startling and fresh as his fiction.

Simply Magnificent.......2004-05-17

This volume contains essays revolving around GK's conversion to Catholicism. As always, GK is illuminating and entertaining--several parts of these essays had me laughing out loud. GK has a marvelous talent for utterly dismantling an argument, an attitude, or a belief, while remaining so good natured about it that even his intellectual enemies must have liked him at least a little. Here, he mainly takes on Protestantism, modernism, secularism, Liberalism, and several other "isms" of the day that challenged the Catholic Church--some of which at one time or another had even attracted GK himself. In the end, he makes as convincing an argument for Catholicism that anyone could make. In the process, he throws much light on many political and social trends that were just gearing up in the 1920's, like birth control, divorce, moral relativism and secular humanism. GK offers grave predictions for these insufficient ideas, many of which sadly have come true beyond probably even his imagination.

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Feral Cats and Christians
John, Ambrose
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A daily devotional for Christians who are cat lovers. The author parallels the taming process of two adopted ferals with how the Lord uses situations and circumstances to "tame" us. Many object lessons are derived from his experiences with his adopted pair and their interactions with each other and a domestic one-eyed cat named Ruthi.

The Abbot and I: As Told by Josie the Cat

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Adorable!
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The Abbot and I: As Told by Josie the Cat
Sarah Elizabeth Cowie
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Josie the Cat has a special relationship with a monastery. She is the Abbot's cat. Visit with Josie as she gives 3 young children a special visit in a monastery. Josie tells the reader of the family's visit to the Abbot's cell, watching monk's garden and sew, and taking part in an all-night vigil. Of course, Josie doesn't pray all night...she is busy chasing mice. This delightful book ends with a Feast Day in the Church, when monks, nuns and pilgrims all gather in joy to celebrate. Children of all ages will love this book, and will be a little more familiar with monasteries, a very important part of Orthodox Christianity for all age groups.

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A must-buy.......2007-01-22

I found the book initially in Greek and my daughter loved the cat and the people; then I bought it also in English as a gift. The illustrations are fantastic and the text is very sweet (the cat feeding the "poor" stray cats). It describes very nicely the everyday life of a monastery. I would definitely recommend it for ages 2 and up!

Amazing!.......2005-12-18

My two year old will actually sit still for this entire book. We have several copies, one for the car, his room, the playroom. Inevitably he will always ask for "Abbot I" as he calls it. The illustrations are great and it is perfect for kids. I agree with whomever said it is tough to find books about Orthodox Christianity for children. This one is a MUST HAVE!

Adorable!.......2003-09-03

This is the cutest book I've ever seen! It's a lovely introduction to Orthodox monastery life, which is often mysterious to kids and adults alike.

lovely and engaging.......2002-12-02

It's difficult to find good Orthodox reading material for kids...so this find was a delight. Though it supposed to be for older readers, my two year old adores this book. The illustrations are beautiful and the story teaches about life in an Orthodox monastery in a simple, gentle manner. All of my kids godsisters are getting one for Christmas this year!

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Indoor Cats (Caring for Feline Friends)
Christine Church
Manufacturer: TFH Publications
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The Cheshire Cat Approach To United Methodist Youth Ministry: Getting Where You Want To Go With A Smile

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The Cheshire Cat Approach To United Methodist Youth Ministry: Getting Where You Want To Go With A Smile
John O. Gooch
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