Gods of the New Millenium

I've read this book about 6 times now. Its a book that i take on every island holiday with me and ill have many more reads to come. It opens up a Pandora's Box of intriguing theories about our world, our "gods", and our perceptions of what went on before time began. After reading this book, and other books like it, it makes me feel sorry for those people who believe in a black and white world and cant see further than what's in front of them.

It's true that this book assumes the basic veracity of Sitchin's work, and employes it as the underpinnings of his treatment. While other reviewers note this with muted criticism, the fact is that Sitchin has never been refuted. Criticized greatly, yes, but not effectively refuted. Given this, there is no valid reason not to accept Sitchin and the others cited in this book in an evidential manner. If mainstream science can adopt specious, illogical assumptions as the basis for much of what becomes "conventional wisdom", it is reasonable to embrace alternative, but more internally logical, interpretations on which to build a case. If one accepts this, then indeed the author has made the case for "scientific proof of flesh and blood gods."Whether one agrees with Alford's book or not, 'Gods of the New Millennium' does reconcile many disparate elements (religions, myths, archeological and geological records, etc.) into a cohesive whole, something not done by any other writer (to my knowledge, anyway). Add to this the fact that the book is imminently readable and absolutely absorbing, and it becomes difficult to fathom what more a book can offer.Among the many fascinating notions put forth by Alford (with skillful logic) is that the "gods" (aliens) "operate in eras of 2,160 years", and that we have been in a "hands off" period. Alford speculates that the next active era (of involvement of the gods in man's affairs) would commence somewhere between the turn of the 21st century and 2012. He poses the question as to what might indicate that the gods have re-engaged themselves in our lives. Although the book was published in 1996, the author's comments seem either amazingly coincidental or chillingly prophetic: "Life might appear to carry on as normal, but with a new political agenda. We might detect their presence in inexplicable events, changes in government policy or acts of war that don't quite make sense, and perhaps an increase in government secrecy." Those intrepid souls who dare to consider alternative origins for man will find an exhilarating, thought-provoking and persuasive offering in 'Gods of the New Millennium'. Highly recommended.

Is it hard to express ones feelings after reading this book. Finally someone stood up and put mankinds mysteries together! Of course the thought that mankind is a hybrid offspring of an alien race, designed as slaves nearly 170,000 years ago, is most uncomfortable for many people from the monotheistic religions like Islam, Christendom and Judaism. People with an open mind will be fascinated of this book while recognizing that mankind is not the crown of a divine creation like some religions want make us to believe. Alfords work is well done regarding the fact that he investigated so many misteries all over the world, but he managed it to show the relations between them. I have read many books which refer to mankinds old history like works from Eric v. Däniken and others, but no one has been able to put this in an all-in-one theory like Alford have done. I'm eager to read more from this author in the future.

I've read many books which are in this category. I really admire Alford's research and the will to explain his research and findings. The book is one of the best that I've read (in this category). Alford presents a rational explanation and ideas. You may question yourself of the things that are around us. He obviously had done extensive research on both sides of the debate. Not only does the book explain reasonable doubts, but it makes us think about the mysteries around us. Read with an open mind, there is a possibility for the explanations.

On being bought this book for Xmas, I was very sceptical.....so much so that I did not touch it for 3 months. Finally in March I pushed myself to read the first chapter. This led to me not putting this book down for 3 days. It challenge's one's preconceptions as well providing ample supporting evidence to the claims made. In summary, this book puts forward a theory on how Earth was created, how man was created and how man developed to the present day. It defies common religious and scientic beliefs, but a closer look will show it merges the two. This book has changed my view on many subjects, and whether you like it or hate ...everyone will have something to say about it!