Ancient Future [Paperback]

Wayne B. Chandler (Author), Ivan Van Sertima (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 22, 1998

Ancient Future celebrates the wisdom of those ancient civilizations that did not disassociate the philosophical, spiritual, and material realms of life. This book is an attempt to recreate this holistic experience in hopes that a synthesized view of life will become of the twenty first century.

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Ancient Future is a compelling look at our past, present and future. -- Dick Gregory, Activist / Author

About the Author

in ancient future, chandler has blended all his skillls and interests to tell a remarkable and original story. twelve years ago, i was introduced to this promising young scholar who became part of a team working to revise the way african history is told and taught. i am proud to see him finding his own unique voice in this work--a vision of hope born through an understanding of the need for unity and peace between the races of man on the brink of a new millenium.

Product Details

• Paperback: 245 pages
• Publisher: Black Classic Press; Black Classic Press edition (May 22, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574780018
• ISBN-13: 978-1574780017
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #123,829 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #74 in Books > History > Ancient > Egypt

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Important wisdom from the Ancients, October 14, 2005

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R. Wood - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ancient Future (Paperback)

I am surprised to see so few reviews here, as this book has had such an influence on my life. I do not know how to begin to adequately express its significance, and perhaps that is appropriate. Those who are ready for the knowledge will be drawn to it in a time and manner which is right for them.

"When the ears of the student are ready to hear, then cometh the lips to fill them with Wisdom." -- The Kybalion

Ancient Future is a "modern" approach to the ancient wisdom of Kemet, which was passed from lips to ear since pre-diluvian days and then more recently (about a hundred years ago), was recorded in a book entitled "Kybalion". Kybalion has been out of print for a long time, but can be found if you diligently seek it.

36 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars aTHIS IS THE MOST EYEOPENING BOOK I'VE EVER READ!, November 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Ancient Future (Paperback)

I HAVE HAD MY LIFE TRANSFORMED BY THE INFORMATIVE INFORMATION IN THIS BOOK. THIS BOOK IS FULL OF ILLUMINATING PEARLS OF KNOWLEDGE THAT CAN PROPEL ONE'S SOUL AND SPIRIT THROUGH THE COSMOS OF REALITY TO A LEVEL OF SPIRITUAL AWARENESS AND ENLIGHTENMENT UNKNOWN TO MODERN MEN. WITH THIS BOOK ANCIENT FUTURE, PROFESSOR CHANDLER HAS LAID THE MODERN DAY BLUE PRINT FOR PEOPLE OF ALL ETHNICITIES TO RETURN TO A SPIRITUAL CONSCIOUSNESS THAT WILL ENSURE THEIR SURVIVAL FROM THE COMING SPIRITUAL AND ELECTROMAGNETIC SURGE OF ENERGY THAT IS ABOUT TO BE UNLEASHED UPON THE INHABITANTS OF THE EARTH. HE TALKS ABOUT TRANSCENDING THE NEGATIVE AND RECEIVING THE POSITIVE SURGE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY THAT WILL SHOOT THROUGH OUR MIND, BODY, SOUL AND SPIRIT. AND IF WE ARE NOT IN THE RIGHT FRAME OF MIND THIS ENERGYAND ELECTROMAGNETIC GRAVITATIONAL PULL WILL CAUSE MANKIND TO LOSE HIS MIND AND SELF DESTRUCT. THIS IS A MUST READ BOOK FOR ALL RACES OF THE WORLD AND IT SHOULD BE TRANSLATED IN ALL LANGUAGES OF THE WORLD. FOR THE TIME IS AT HAND FOR WE ARE ABOUT TO ENTER THE AGE OF AQUARIUS. THIS BOOK ANCIENT FUTURE BY MR. WAYNE B. CHANDLER IS TRULY A PROPHETIC BOOK OF WISDOM AND IT'S TIMELY UNVEILING IS NOT COOINCIDENTAL BY NO STRETCH OF THE IMAGINATION, BUT DEVINELY INSPIRED BY THE ALL (OR CREATIVE FORCE OF THE UNIVERSE) THIS BOOK ANCIENT FUTURE BY PROFESSOR WAYNE B. CHANDLER WILL CHANGE FOREVER THE WAY YOU VIEW ANCIENT AND PAST CIVILIZATIONS. IT WILL ALSO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND THE MINDSET AND THE PSYCHE OF OTHER RACES AS IT PERTAINS TO THEIR THINKING PROCESSES AND THEIR REACTIONS TO CAUSE AND EFFECT AND ALSO THEIR HISTORICAL ANCESTRAL PROFILES. READ THIS BOOK AND BE PREPARED MENTALLY ,SPIRITUALLY AND EMOTIONALLY TO USHER IN A NEW MILLENNIUM IN 2001 MAAT HOTEP

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Monumental Work, July 3, 2009

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Yirser Ra Hotep (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ancient Future (Paperback)

Ancient Future is the unified field theory of ancient history, culture and civilization. Not only does it lend profound insight into the workings of ancient science and philosophy, but it also explains the origins of our current civilization and the dilemma that we find ourselves in. In another way the author Wayne B. Chandler provides us solutions for extracting ourselves from the dilemma of our times. This solution lies in the understanding and application of the 7 Hermetic Laws. Chandler demonstrates that through understanding the 7 Hermetic Laws we are able to understand all phenomena from a scientific perspective and also from the historical, sociological, anthropological and spiritual levels. As Chandler explains Hermes is the ancient Greek name for the ancient Egyptian or Kemetic figure known as Thoth or Tehuti. From the perspective of western civilization, Hermes exists as the foundation of all thought, knowledge, science and philosophy. Chandler points out with much scholarly evidence and compelling arguments that current western civilization is rooted in the African model exemplified in ancient Egypt. He then takes his argument further and demonstrates that indeed world civilization from the Tigris and Euphrates of Sumer and Babylon, to the Indus valley, China, Japan and Mesoamerica have all been profoundly influenced if not fundamentally shaped and created by Blacks who emerged out of Africa or had always inhabited these centers human progress from the beginning of time in these far flung regions of the world.

The scholarship of Wayne B. Chandler is nothing short of breathtaking. The breadth and depth of his research that goes deeply into concepts of quantum physics, biology, metaphysics, astronomy, astrology, religion, spirituality, theology and more are unsurpassed and has created a body of work whose legacy and relevance will endure far beyond our time. It is time that world leaders, politicians, religious leaders, gurus, scholars and the common person read this book and begin to earnestly apply the wisdom of our ancient past. So many scholars, leaders and students simply speak about history, knowledge and information as if it is simply an intellectual exercise. Ancient Future urges and challenges us to understand, apply and live the wisdom in order to truly emancipate ourselves in mind, body and spirit from the illusion of ego and the arrogance of superiority that is slowly destroying us.
Ancient Future is the text in a college course I teach called Ancient Wisdom vs. Modern Science precisely because I want my students to develop independent critical thinking skills and to transform their lives into testaments of self mastery. Ancient Future is an essential tool in that process.

Yirser Ra Hotep (Elvrid C. Lawrence), Adjunct Professor, DePaul University