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Title: The Way of Melchizedek by Thomas L. Cossette ISBN: 1-59160-682-9 Publisher: Xulon Press Pub. Date: 01 July, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 1.8 (5 reviews)
Rating: 2
Summary: Muddle through
Comment: First and foremost, lest there be any doubt, this is a religious book. Anyone expecting anything else will be thoroughly disappointed.
Having said that, it's true that many of the author's observations of relationships between ancient astronomy and Biblical scripture and prophecy are nonetheless interesting and thought-provoking. Some historical assertions are shaky, some almost certainly dead wrong; but there is much here of interest to students of ancient civilizations, and to those intrigued by the notion of an ancient "lost wisdom" obscured by more recent history.
What plagues the entire book, however, are often-impenetrable errors in simple language. The author's syntax is especially peculiar, or perhaps eccentric: sentences begin, end, or change subject apparently at random, often with no actual subject, or object, or verb. Punctuation appears completely random, or is missing entirely, making it difficult to sort out relations between concepts and ideas which are presented strung together. Capitalization is bizarre and inconsistent. Even Biblical quotations suffer from errors either of spelling or misinterpretation ("mourning" for "morning," to cite but one example).
None of this is meant as simple high-toned criticism for its own sake. The errors simply make the author's already-complex ideas more difficult, and in places virtually impossible, to ferret out.
There is much of value here, but both the reader and the author would have benefited immeasurably from competent editing.
Rating: 1
Summary: Read in the dark
Comment: There are few activities as pleasurable as curling up in a comfy
chair and reading a good book. The Way of Melchzedek, however,
should be read while in the dark sitting on a bayonet and drinking vinegar.
Rating: 1
Summary: Quack Science At Its Worst
Comment: This book is an unfortunate combination of quack science, astrology, reckless speculation, and subjective religious visions. Some parts of the book are totally bizarre such as the story of the author's trip to Hong Kong. After the first few chapters, traditional rules of English spelling and grammar are forgotten and occasionally the author slips off into total incoherence.
The author understands "The Way of Melchizedek" to be the conclusion that all churches are apostate, and that each Christian should have a private walk with God. But the Old and New Testament passages about Melchizedek--Genesis chapter 14, Psalm 110, and Hebrews chapter 7--make exactly the opposite point. In the normal course of business, salvation comes through membership in God's Church.
Amazon has a great many books available which are well worth buying. Unfortunately this book is not on that list.
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Title: Melchizedek and the Mystery of Fire by Manly P. Hall ISBN: 0893148423 Publisher: Philosophical Research Society Pub. Date: 01 July, 1996 List Price(USD): $4.95 |
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Title: Black Hole at the Center of Our Galaxy by Fulvio Melia ISBN: 0691095051 Publisher: Princeton University Press Pub. Date: 01 May, 2003 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life: Volume 1 by Drunvalo Melchizedek ISBN: 1891824171 Publisher: Light Technology Publishing Pub. Date: 01 April, 1999 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
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Title: The Twelfth Planet : Book I of the Earth Chronicles (Earth Chronicles) by Zecharia Sitchin ISBN: 038039362X Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 01 February, 1999 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Golden Ratio: The Story of Phi, the World's Most Astonishing Number by Mario Livio ISBN: 0767908163 Publisher: Broadway Books Pub. Date: 23 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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