Egypt: Child of Atlantis: A Radical Interpretation of the Origins of Civilization [Paperback]

John Gordon (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1591430232 | ISBN-13: 978-1591430230 | Publication Date: May 18, 2004

Reveals that Egyptian civilization is far older than commonly believed and that its sacred science was the legacy of the gods who founded Atlantis

• Explains the cosmological and astronomical underpinnings of Egyptian philosophy and how they gave structure to the entire society

• Explores the importance of the Precession of the Equinoxes in the initiatory nature of Egyptian life

This book asserts that the civilization of Egypt existed far longer than is commonly believed and was structured around forms of cosmic knowledge that involved astronomical and geographical competence that modern science has yet to attain. Building on evidence of the prehistoric existence of an ancient worldwide religious culture that extended all the way to Tibet and China, John Gordon traces the origins of Egyptian culture to the legendary lost continent of Atlantis. Based on an understanding of the Precession of the Equinoxes and its inextricable connection to human evolution and divine purpose, he concludes that the sacred science of the ancient Egyptians was the legacy left to them by “fallen star gods,” conscious divine beings who founded Atlantis.

Egyptologists contend that ancient Egypt was a civilization obsessed with death, that its greatest monuments were tombs, and that its history dates back only some 5,000 years. In contrast Gordon suggests this civilization to have been 50,000 years older. Furthermore, he contends that Egypt was originally not a society obsessed with death, but one that saw in life and death an initiatory transition. This idea was followed by the entire population, which was attuned to the form and nature of cosmic evolution at all levels of being, from the highest to the most mundane.

Editorial Reviews

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"Among the occult literature Egypt is a book with more solid facts than most."
(SirReadaLot.com, August 2004 )

“That an advanced Lost Civilization is part of our human heritage should now be self-evident. John Gordon’s book takes the currently neglected ‘long’ view of the Lost Civilization hypothesis (derived mainly from Theosophy and Hindu/Vedic accounts) and defends it with solid scholarship, reasoned argument, and a deep understanding of esoteric philosophy. This is a really interesting book.”
(John Anthony West, author of The Traveler?s Key to Ancient Egypt and Serpent in the Sky )

"Amongst the more than 100 books I have reviewed this year, this is one of the ones which required the highest degree of concentration. Each chapter, indeed each paragraph, deserves to be read with total commitment to absorbing the information contained therein."
(Mike Gleason, Witchgrove, March 2007 )

“Brilliant, erudite, and controversial, John Gordon has used Madame Blavatsky’s insights to throw a new light on ancient Egyptian civilization.”
(Colin Wilson, coauthor of The Atlantis Blueprint and author of The Atlas of Holy Places and Sacred Sites )

From the Back Cover

EGYPT / ANCIENT MYSTERIES

“Brilliant, erudite, and controversial, John Gordon has used Madame Blavatsky’s insights to throw a new light on ancient Egyptian civilization.”
--Colin Wilson, coauthor of The Atlantis Blueprint and author of The Atlas of Holy Places and Sacred Sites

“That an advanced Lost Civilization is part of our human heritage should now be self-evident. John Gordon’s book takes the currently neglected ‘long’ view of the Lost Civilization hypothesis (derived mainly from Theosophy and Hindu/Vedic accounts) and defends it with solid scholarship, reasoned argument, and a deep understanding of esoteric philosophy. This is a really interesting book.”
--John Anthony West, author of The Traveler’s Key to Ancient Egypt and Serpent in the Sky

In Egypt: Child of Atlantis John Gordon asserts that the civilization of Egypt is far older than is commonly believed and was structured around forms of cosmic knowledge that involved astronomical and geographical competence that modern science has yet to attain. Building on evidence of the prehistoric existence of an ancient worldwide religious culture that extended from ancient Egypt to Tibet and China, Gordon traces the origins of Egyptian culture to the legendary lost continent of Atlantis. Based on an understanding of the Precession of the Equinoxes and its inextricable connection to human evolution, divine purpose, and the initiatory nature of Egyptian life, he concludes that the sacred esoteric tradition of the ancient Egyptians was a version of a worldwide prehistoric philosophy, of celestial origin, in which the divine being within Man was seen as a “fallen star god.”

Egyptologists contend that ancient Egypt was a civilization obsessed with death, that its greatest monuments were tombs, and that its history dates back only some 5,000 years. In contrast Gordon suggests this civilization to have been at least 50,000 years older. Furthermore, he contends that Egypt was originally not a society obsessed with death, but one that saw in life and death an initiatory transition. This idea was followed by the entire population, which was attuned to the form and nature of cosmic evolution at all levels of being, from the highest to the most mundane. In Egypt: Child of Atlantis he reveals the cosmological and astronomical underpinnings of Egyptian philosophy and how they gave structure to the entire society.

JOHN GORDON is a senior fellow of the Theosophical Society of England, where he lectures on ancient history and metaphysics. He is the author of several books, including Self-Consistent Kosmos. He lives in England.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Bear & Company (May 18, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591430232
• ISBN-13: 978-1591430230
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #630,231 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #87 in Books > History > Ancient > Africa

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Skillfully blends Egyptian history, science, and mysticism, October 10, 2004

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This review is from: Egypt: Child of Atlantis: A Radical Interpretation of the Origins of Civilization (Paperback)

Egypt: Child Of Atlantis, A Radical Interpretation Of The Origins Of Civilization is a metaphysical look at the history of Egyptian civilization, that dares to diverge from the common scientific community's theories. Suggesting that Egyptian civilization is at least 50,000 years old instead of 5,000, and that it connected life and death in an initiatory transition rather than merely being obsessed with death, Egypt: Child Of Atlantis discusses such powerful ideas as the possibility of a worldwide prehistoric culture, Egyptian magic, the esoteric signifigance of the sphinx and the pyramids, and much more. Black-and-white diagrams highlight the key ideas explored by this bold and transcendent examination that skillfully blends Egyptian history, science, and mysticism.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not exactly what I thought it would be, February 14, 2007

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E. Caissie (Fredericton, NB Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Egypt: Child of Atlantis: A Radical Interpretation of the Origins of Civilization (Paperback)

I find the title a little deceiving. On the other hand it is quite a radical interpretation of ancient civilization.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Why Is 'Atlantis' In The Title ?, November 26, 2005

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Jeff Marzano (Essex Junction, VT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Egypt: Child of Atlantis: A Radical Interpretation of the Origins of Civilization (Paperback)

This book mentions Atlantis about 3 times; once on the cover, once on the back cover, and once somewhere else.

I assume they just put the word 'Atlantis' in the title to hook readers who are interested in Atlantis and then tell them all about the roots of ancient Egyptian mysticism.

That being said, this guy is an expert on the mystical meaning of Egyptian religion, art, and architecture.

For example, the temples were designed in such a way as to capture and magnify psychic energy. Even the way the pillars were constructed was designed for this.

He discusses the layout of the pyramids and other monuments on the Giza plateau and all of Egypt really and how these relate to the stars and the entire galaxy.

This is a very sophisticated book and to really understand it the reader will benefit from a knowledge of mathematics, astronomy, quantum physics, and even alchemy.

Most of what he says goes far beyond even these subjects and gets into metaphysics.

However his knowledge in the area of Egyptian mysticism perhaps causes him to see everything from that perspective. For example he says Moses was probably not a real person and the story of the Exodus was a myth which was based on his Egyptian theories.

He's got that all wrong. Moses was a reincarnation of the god Poseidon who is associated with the sea. Thus he parted the Red Sea as it is written.

Poseidon carries the trident which is a symbol of The Holy Trinity.

I would like this author to write a book about Greek and Roman mythology. That would be very interesting I think given his knowledge of ancient philosophies.

Sadly today the state of the pyramids and temples in ancient Egypt sort of represents our world.

Originally the pyramids were covered in white limestone that contained hieroglyphics which revealed the mysteries of the universe. And they had a crystal and gold cap on top I think.

These have all been removed as people ruined everything. People have even exploded dynamite around the pyramids and the sphinx to break inside.

As the book says:

"Walking around the temples of Egypt sometimes gives one the feeling akin to that associated with the Marie Celeste mystery--as though the whole ship is miraculously sailing on although all the crew and passengers have somehow, inexplicably disappeared."

It is probably only a matter of time before terrorists blow up these monuments.

This book represents a scathing indictment of the current state of traditional Egyptological studies.

Of current Egyptology he says:

"There has truly been no forward thinking in Egyptology during the last (twentieth) century."

He calls fundamentalism an "increasingly myopic and superficial theology".

Jeff Marzano

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