The Spiritual Technology of Ancient Egypt: Sacred Science and the Mystery of Consciousness [Paperback]

Edward F. Malkowski (Author), Christopher Dunn (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 14, 2007

How ancient Egyptians understood quantum theory

• Investigates the history of how modern religion and the Age of Science were inspired by the sacred science of the ancients

• Examines how quantum theory explains that the cosmos arises from consciousness

• Reveals the unanimity between Schwaller de Lubicz’s “sacred science” and the science of a cosmos governed by quantum mechanics

Since the dawn of the Age of Science humankind has been engaged in a methodical quest to understand the cosmos. With the development of quantum mechanics, the notion that everything is solid matter is being replaced with the idea that information or “thought” may be the true source of physical reality.

Such scientific inquiry has led to a growing interest in the brain’s unique and mysterious ability to create perception, possibly through quantum interactions. Consciousness is now being considered as much a fundamental part of reality as the three dimensions we are so familiar with. Although this direction in scientific thought is seen as a new approach, the secret wisdom of the ancients presented just such a view thousands of years ago.

Building on René A. Schwaller de Lubicz’s systematic study of Luxor’s Temple of Amun-Mut-Khonsu during the 1940s and ’50s, Edward Malkowski shows that the ancient Egyptians' worldview was not based on superstition or the invention of myth but was the result of direct observation using critical faculties attuned to the quantum manifestation of the universe. This understanding of reality as a product of human consciousness provided the inspiration for the sacred science of the ancients--precisely the philosophy modern science is embracing today. In the philosophical tradition of Schwaller de Lubicz, The Spiritual Technology of Ancient Egypt investigates the technical and religious legacy of ancient Egypt to reveal its congruence with today’s “New Science.”

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Malkowski makes the daunting arcana of materialist-based quantum physics admirably comprehensible and shows how consciousness-based ‘new science’ effectively reproduces the sacred science of the ancients. An exhaustively researched, lucid, balanced, elegantly subversive book.”
( John Anthony West, author of Serpent in the Sky: The High Wisdom of Ancient Egypt )

“Ed Malkowski’s The Spritual Technology of Ancient Egypt is a meticulously researched master work that carefully documents the historical and philosophical underpinnings of modern science, philosophy and religion as they should rightfully be viewed, in the context of the Mystery Tradition of Ancient Egypt.”
( Laird Scranton, author of Science of the Dogon )

“Edward F. Malkowski brilliantly examines how the sacred science and spiritual technology of Ancient Egypt parallel today’s most cutting edge theories about quantum physics and human consciousness. This book proves that by looking back to the past, we can indeed see into our future.”
(Marie D. Jones, author of PSIence: How New Discoveries in Quantum Physics and New Science May Explain the Existence of Paranormal Phenomena )

"Malkowski explores the idea that the ancients, and even the precursors to the Egyptians, had a technology that was in harmony with nature; indeed, it was a 'spiritual technology'." (
Nexus, Vol. 15, No.3, Sep/Oct 2008
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"Malkowski gives us plenty to think about without being overly complicated in his approach. . . . Totally convincing . . ." (
W. Ritchie Benedict, New Dawn )

"If you have questions about your own life and where we came from and where we are going as a mass consciousness, Edward Malkowski captures the past and shows us what our future could be. If you are looking for specific details, this book is great." (
Mystic Pop, July 2008 )

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NEW SCIENCE / EGYPT

“Malkowski makes the daunting arcana of materialist-based quantum physics admirably comprehensible and shows how consciousness-based ‘new science’ effectively reproduces the sacred science of the ancients. An exhaustively researched, lucid, balanced, elegantly subversive book.”
--John Anthony West, author of Serpent in the Sky: The High Wisdom of Ancient Egypt

Since the dawn of the Age of Science humankind has been engaged in a methodical quest to understand the cosmos. With the development of quantum mechanics, the notion that everything is solid matter is being replaced with the idea that information or “thought” may be the true source of physical reality.

Such scientific inquiry has led to a growing interest in the brain’s unique and mysterious ability to create perception, possibly through quantum interactions. Consciousness is now being considered as much a fundamental part of reality as the three dimensions we are so familiar with. Although this direction in scientific thought is seen as a new approach, the secret wisdom of the ancients presented just such a view thousands of years ago.

Building on René A. Schwaller de Lubicz’s systematic study of Luxor’s Temple of Amun-Mut-Khonsu during the 1940s and ’50s, Edward Malkowski shows that the ancient Egyptian worldview was not based on superstition or the invention of myth but was the result of direct observation using critical faculties attuned to the quantum manifestation of the universe. This understanding of reality as a product of human consciousness provided the inspiration for the sacred science of the ancients--precisely the philosophy modern science is embracing today. In the philosophical tradition of Schwaller de Lubicz, The Spiritual Technology of Ancient Egypt investigates the technical and religious legacy of ancient Egypt to reveal its congruence with today’s “New Science.”

EDWARD F. MALKOWSKI is the author of Before the Pharaohs and Sons of God--Daughters of Men. He works as a software developer and historical researcher in Champaign, Illinois.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Inner Traditions (October 14, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594771863
• ISBN-13: 978-1594771866
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #824,561 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars a slog of a book, December 30, 2008

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I bought this book in high anticipation that an author had finally written about the obvious and spectacular depth of ancient Egyptian (ne Kemetian) spirituality. Who could blame me given the title of this book, "The Spiritual Technology of Ancient Egypt?" What I got was wholly unexpected. This proved to be a great thing and a bad thing.

The principal problem with this tome is that it is a dramatically unfocused brain dump of a book. The author is unquestionably learned and well read; and what this means as a reader is that you are forced to read hundreds and hundreds of pages of the author's personal synthesis of his research interests. This would not be a bad thing if the interest was laser-focused on ancient Egypt (remember the book's title). Instead, the first section of the book is a review of modern physics, both Newtonian (Einsteinian) and Quantum. Additionally, in the other major section of the book we are given very, very lengthy descriptions of neolithic people's presumed spirituality, the roots of Judaism, the lost Gnostic gospels, Essene beliefs, the polluting of Christianity, etc. Interspersed amongst this splattering and smattering of spiritual information is an overview of cellular biology, discussions about DNA and blackholes, creationsim and intelligent design vs. Darwinism, an extensive review of R.A. Schwaller de Lubicz's thinking, Pythagorean thinking, etc. Thus, if what you wanted in a book was an overview of the state of science, as projected through a spiritual lens, then this book is certainly for you. Ironically, on my backburner reading list was the desire to find a book that did just what Malkowski's book here has done. But this work is horribly titled and very misleading. So this is, in a sense, what I meant by the contents being wholly unexpected in a great way.

The wholly unexpected bad thing has to do with the low ancient Egyptian content contained in the work. Yes, Malkowski ultimately tries to tie the literally dozens of threads and digressions back to ancient Egypt. But by the time he does this you have long since lost interest in his point, or just plain gotten lost. At times I had to remind myself I was reading a book that was supposedly about ancient Egypt because the digressions were so very enormous and frequent. If this book's many concepts were put on a flow chart you would reach for a jar of marinara sauce to accompany the spaghetti. Yikes!

The other bad thing about this book that demands mentioning is the unnecessarily academic language and tone of the book. There are many, many passages that need to be read and re-read to be understood. I certainly don't mind being intellectually and spiritually challenged. I would just prefer that the challenge came from the concept, not from the language! What seems to be utterly lacking on Malkowski's part is a mastery of metaphor, analogy, and parable. Furthermore, the author seems to lack the ability to relate his concepts to the real world. As a reader I felt as if I was being subjected, not entertained. And by 'entertained,' I mean titilated and interested. This was a big disappointment because for spirituality to be relevant for people it cannot be such a massive abstraction without grounding in everyday experience. Nor can it be presented to us with such an utter lack of a sense of humor. This was a slog of a book that I began once, put down, then began again many months later as an exercise in personal discipline. With sheer determination I made it through this work in three weeks, all the while feeling as if I was an ascetic wearing a hair shirt.

In conclusion, the strengths of the work are its massive overview of modern science and the tying of those theories to the spiritual experiences of people. Its primary weaknesses are that it is really not a book about Egyptian spirituality as it is about the author's dull brain dump.

Jason Voss

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Beating around the bush, September 15, 2008

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Ok, what you have here is a general survey of some spiritual concepts around gnosticism, Catayal Huyuk, Egypt, and elsewhere. So if you don't know anything about these subjects you can start here. But if you have been around these and other esoteric subjects then you will not find much that is deeply spiritual or any real spiritual technology here. If you want spiritual Egypt start with John Anthony West. If you want esoteric start with the Sufis such as Hazrat Inayat Khan. But don't start here, you've probably already seen most of what is in this book before.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Multidisciplinary Approach, July 31, 2009

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This review is from: The Spiritual Technology of Ancient Egypt: Sacred Science and the Mystery of Consciousness (Paperback)

Readers will be surprised at the depth of introductory groundwork that has been provided in the opening chapters of this book. The author presents more than adequate information which sets the stage for a much deeper and comprehensive understanding of the evolution of spiritual awareness embodied within Egyptian art and society. It is a book to be read and ingested slowly as it encompasses material from myriad disciplines and perspectives, all contributing to a firm foundation from which to formulate a clear picture from both historical and spiritual vantage points.