http://SaturnianCosmology.Org/ mirrored file For complete access to all the files of this collection see http://SaturnianCosmology.org/search.php ========================================================== Mikamar Publishing Velikovsky Revisited ebook Ebook with 467 (3.9 MB) pages of Volume I of Revised Egyptian Chronology using Immanuel Velikovsky's chronological revision as a foil. The sections within this part of a two-part set deal with perceived errors made by Velikovsky in his pioneering attempt to reduce Egyptian and related histories. This chronological revision is the life work of Eric Aitchison, retired Health Industry Chief Executive Officer, of Newcastle, Australia, and represents one man's best effort. His interests in Velikovsky's chronological and catastrophic theories go back to 1964. Since then his beliefs therein have changed with the realization that Velikovsky was only close to getting it right. Eric here has used the excellent scholarship and data that has been discovered by all those who have preceded him. He would record his debt especially to Dale Murphie, thence John Crowe, Barry Curnock, Alan Montgomery, Lester Mitcham and John Lascelles and those other revisionists who have dabbled in this field and whose works are available on the British SIS CD-ROM publication. He chooses however to see the data they presented in a new perspective even though they, and others quoted, may have moved away from their earlier positions. The reasoning behind this policy is that, at the time of publication, the thought processes involved in arriving at whatever decision or outcome, were reasonable at the time. He argues for a fold of 631 years in Egyptian and Hittite chronologies from the beginning of the XVIIIth dynasty to the end of Dynasty XXI. His theory requires no join between XXI and XXII, and the following material explains and supports these premises. Mikamar Publishing makes no endorsement of this material and neither agrees nor disagrees with its conclusions, but is simply making it readily available for those that are interested. Chapter Descriptions 1. Biblical History is Solid and Believable. Here it is intended that Velikovsky's use of Biblical dates can be seen as well founded. Biblical historical dates, Thiele adjusted, are strong enough to demand a re-think of latter day Assyrian history, eg the Fall of Samaria. 2. Gold Standard Chronology. This is another aspect of the previous offering. 3. Biblical Reign Lengths for the Divided Monarchy. This is a tabulated appraisal of the adjustments to Thiele's masterly work. 4. The Hittite Problem. This is a work in its entirety by my Canadian friend, Alan Montgomery. I thought so much of it that I requested permission to quote it in full. It is here inserted as it gives reasons why Velikovsky's basic premise has a firm foundation. 5. Stratigraphy. Another work borrowed with approval from Alan Montgomery of Canada dealing with some stratigraphical anomalies inherent in the Orthodox offering of chronology. Again it is in support of a Velikovsky type movement of Dynasties and Cultures. 6. The El-Amarna Letters. Here it can be shown that both Velikovsky and David Rohl have used the chronological data in these letters very badly. The individual sections of Velikovsky's arguments in "Ages in Chaos" are examined against Moran's edition of the el-Amarna letters. 7. Saul, Velikovsky's Hero. This section argues that there is no way that Saul could be involved at Avaris. 8. The Chronology of Saul, David and Solomon. Here we seek to get these reigns into perspective with their various stories. 9. Elhanan, David and Saul. Primarily a discussion on the theory of David Rohl that Elhanan was David. 10. The Queen of Sheba. A criticism of the theory that Hatshepsut was this queen, that she visited Solomon and the land of Punt. 11. Thutmose III: A Different Perspective. This section looks at Velikovsky's intention to see Thutmose as Shishak and the greatest conqueror Egypt spawned. 12. So who or what was Shishak. This is an attempt to provide a different slant on this enigma. 13. Was Zerah the Ethiopian also Amenhotep II? This is another vital support theory for Velikovsky. The data surrounding the known activities of Amenhotep are investigated to see if the theory claimed as basic by Velikovsky, will stand scrutiny. 14. So, Who was Zerah? As with the Shishak question there has to be another slant to this person. 15. Oedipus and Thebes, also 16. The Epigoni (The After Born). Velikovsky's basic theory (and some observations by others) in his book, "Oedipus and Akhenaten" is appraised against its intention. 17. The Enigma that is Haremhab. Haremhab is another hero of Velikovsky. Unfortunately I believe that Velikovsky misplaces him. This offering tries to argue for a better placement. 18. Which Harmais, if any, was Haremhab? Whilst this is not a proper piece for this part it follows logically from the previous so its inclusion seems justified. 19. The Egyptian Widow's Letter. Velikovsky believes this widow was that of Taharka. This section argues otherwise. 20. Anysis of Herodotus. Again not a plank of Velikovsky but its inclusion here seems to support the placement of Haremhab who was linked to Akhenaten and the Ethiopians. 21. Seti, Ramesses and Nebuchadrezzar. A severe criticism is here offered against the theories offered in "Ramses II and His Time". 22. The Israeli Stela and Yanoam. Included here because it reflects a different perspective. 23. Further Faults with "Ramses II and His Time". The title is sufficient description. 24. The Nine Hittite Points. Continuing with the point that Velikovsky has things wrong I here deal with the arguments of Barry Curnock, (Bristol, England) that these nine points support the case made by Velikovsky. In closing I offer my nine points that I see as supportive of my theory. 25. Dynasties XIX and XXVI - A Table. A presentation of these two dynasties that Velikovsky sees as alter egos, whereas they seem better viewed as concurrent. 26. Ramesses III and His Time. This is an intended pun on the earlier work on Ramesses II and here-in we try to argue that Ramesses III is not Nectanebo of Dynasty XXX. 27. Assuruballit: Canonical or Non Canonical? As this person figures so much in "Ages in Chaos" this section tries to continue the argument that there has to be another person called Assuruballit. 28. The Conventional Link between Dynasties XXI and XXII. Included because Velikovsky alludes to the weak link that holds these two dynasties together. His effort to defuse Orthodoxy's claim is not strong enough and this offering tries to bolster his arguments. 29. Moses, The Israelite Calendar and the Sabbath. 30. Egyptian Planetary Calendars. 31. The Calendar. 32. Orientations of Ancient Temples. Again it is argued that Velikovsky was SLIGHTLY amiss in this theory of changing year lengths. Here in these four articles we try to bolster his view that catastrophes altered the year length in steps and also possibly the declination of the Earth vis-à-vis the Sun. 33. In Conclusion. A wrap up of salient points that appear to need attention by those interested in chronology Excel Spreadsheet - Ahmose to Alexander. The ebook has a link to this extensive spreadsheet, which has re-dated Egyptian history and with it those of related nations. Mikamar Publishing, 2315 SE Wren St., Portland OR 97222 503-740-9567