As we have seen, the firing of the engine reduces the descent velocity of the spaceship to a rate low enough for the helicopters to take over the rest of the flight until the landing. References in some holy scripture to strange machines have prompted, throughout history, speculation and conjecture in order to lend acceptable, if not rational, explanations of the phenomenon reported. Ezekiel 1 the time wherein ezekiel prophesied, in what place. The literary politics of thomas mofolo alternation. Help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases like covid. The spaceships of ezekiel by tim callahan a perennial example of a supposed ancient record of extraterrestrial contact, used by authors asserting that alien astronauts visited the earth in antiquity, is to be found in the first chapter of ezekiel, in which that prophet, in exile near babylon, recounts a. The point of comparison between him and them is the erect posture of their bodies, though doubtless including also the general mien.
Pasadena, california, majoring in old testament and semitic languages 1983, doctorat. Blumrich provides enough of the prophets contemplation to tantalize any bible student about what this all may mean. Ezekiels description of the vision ties in perfectly with other apocalyptic writings such as daniel and revelation. The word what was visions, verse 1, is here the word, both as signifying and declaring the mind of god, what he would do, and as continuing his commands to ezekiel. The great significance of this call of ezekiel and its remarkable vision of gods glory lies in the fact that it came in babylon, the land of israels captivity, far from the honored precincts of the holy land, and at a time when the fortunes of the chosen people. Ezekiel 3839 in its mythic context catholic biblical quarterly monograph series read more moses, adam and the glory of the lord in ezekiel the tragedian. Ezekiel describes the throne of god here, using some of the standard descriptive terms associated with said throne from other books of the bible. Verses i and i give further clarification of the time period. Ezekiel was not describing a space craft of any kind. Ezekiel 1, the merkaveh, ufos and aliens white feather. World wide study bible ezekiel 1 christian classics. He decided the technology of the builders must have been somewhat higher than mankinds at the present, and added he had seldom felt as delighted, satisfied, and fascinated by being proven wrong. Their interpretation of ezekiels prophecy reflects their dispensational theology. Ezekiels temple ezekiel 4048 watchman radio hour with.
The report by ezekiel could hardly have been a pious fabrication only in this space age are we able to deliberate upon ezekiel s vision. In the fifth day of the month which was the fifth year. The report by ezekiel could hardly have been a pious fabrication only in this space age are we able to deliberate upon ezekiels vision. Ezekiel 1 introduction jacob was the first recorded servant to be given a vision. Ezekiels prophetic career belongs to the early years of the babylonian exile. The spaceships of ezekiel by tim callahan a perennial example of a supposed ancient record of extraterrestrial contact, used by authors asserting that alien astronauts visited the earth in antiquity, is to be found in the first chapter of ezekiel, in which that prophet, in exile near babylon, recounts a vision ezek.
By the time i had got to verse 7 of the very first chapter, however, i found myself interpreting a description of the landings legs of some kind of flying vehicle. Enoch was taken by spacecraft and flown around the world, then taken up into space and shown the sun, moon, stars, the earth, their orbits, the seasons. Search the catalogue for collection items held by the national library of australia new search eresources user lists feedback help collection delivery times visitor update. How to explain the ufo story of the book of ezekiel 1 to 4. And that physical flying machine created physical effects in the atmosphere, and audio effects that ezekiel could hear. We must acknowledge the present inability of science to help formulate answers to the question of extraterrestrial visitors, while realizing that engineering and industrial technology have not been introduced to the. A perennial example of a supposed ancient record of extraterrestrial contact, used by authors. The spaceships of ezekiel is about a ship that was supposedly observed by the prophet ezekiel. The book of ezekiel gives little detail about ezekiels life. Leonov on space history, ufos view pdf pdf document of complete afu library 2006 afu library book list. The center of the fire looked like glowing metal, 5.
It wasnt, his word and the language of his book reveal that it wasnt. Octoberdecember 1974, spaceships of the prophet ezekiel, the pdf, impact of science on society, unesco, vol. Blumrich march 17, 19 february 10, 2002 on a spaceship that was supposedly observed by the prophet ezekiel, written while the author was chief of nasas systems layout branch of the program development office at the marshall space flight center. Ezekiel 1 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The spaceships of the prophet ezekiel earth portals. Blumrich the chief of nasas systems layout branch of the program development office at the marshall space flight center wrote his 1974 book. Aug 10, 20 ezekiel described a physical, flying machine with moving mechanical parts. Followed by moses on mt sinai and isaiah at his call. Sep 17, 2015 the description by the prophet ezekiel is one of the most discussed pieces of evidence regarding the ancient astronaut theory. Jehoiachins uncle, mattaniah, was appointed king or, more likely, regent, as jehoiachin, held hostage in babylon, was treated as the legitimate king. Lambert dolphin in his article the temple of ezekiel writes, the prophet ezekiel ezekiel 4048 describes in great detail a temple in israel that is much too large to fit on the present temple mount site.
I was reminded also of the mention of such events in the bible. Blumrich march 17, 19 february 10, 2002 about a spaceship that was supposedly observed by the prophet ezekiel, written while the author was chief of nasas systems layout branch of the program development office at the marshall space flight center. Ezekiels description of the vision ties in perfectly with other apocalyptic writings such as. And also imagine if the strange creatures ezekiel saw preceding the firmamen this was a very interesting theory written by a man who has knowledge of military technologies of our flying crafts. The description by the prophet ezekiel is one of the most discussed pieces of evidence regarding the ancient astronaut theory. The spaceships of the prophet ezekiel, from impact of science on. In that land their breasts were fondled and their virgin bosoms caressed. Many christians and their pastors are literally terrified of ezekiel one as it suggests that god came to ezekiel in a spaceship. Ezekiel 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Imagine if ezekiels visions were that of gods from the sky view. Part i, prophecies of doom prior to the fall of jerusalem ezek. Blumrich march 17, 19 february 10, 2002 about a spaceship that was supposedly observed by the prophet ezekiel, written while the author was chief of nasas systems layout branch of the program development office at. When in public, wear a cloth face covering over your nose and mouth. Ezekiel had four encounters with spaceships, occurring over a period of twenty years.
The prophet ezekiel was one of the captives of the babylonian conquest in 606 b. Imagine if ezekiel s visions were that of gods from the sky view. There are spaceships in the bible we were taught a few years ago that ezekiel chapter one was describing spaceships and that even god had a spacecraft in which his throne was transported around the earth and heavens. Ezekiels attention is drawn to the spaceship by the firing of its rocket engine. When one looks into ezekiels prophetic book, it becomes clear that ezekiel did see some strange things. Say this about tyre, who sits enthroned at the entrance to the sea, the peoples agent for trade throughout the coastlands. The word of the lord came expressly unto ezekiel the priest, the son of buzi, in the land of the chaldeans by the river chebar.
Ezekiel 1, new international version niv the bible app. It came to pass in the thirtieth year in the fourth month, and in the fifth day of the month as i was among the captives by the river chebar that the heavens were opened, and i saw visions of god. The asteroid that killed the dinosaurs hhmi biointeractive video duration. The spaceships of ezekiel 1974 is a book by masa engineer josef f. Covid19 ask a librarian due to the need to contain the spread of coronavirus covid19 the library building and reading rooms are closed to visitors until further notice. The spaceships of ezekiel 1974 is a book by josef f. There are spaceships in the bible unraveling false images. The prophet ezekiel clearly has a close encounter with something extraterrestrial, from a technology not of this world. Pathfinder spoof lies within tne domain of spacecraft landing on a planet. Artists reconstruction of spaceship seen by ezekiel, viewed from a distance of about 60 metres. The vision that ezekiel saw that is in question can also be drawn out on paper using his specifications, and people that do this all pretty much get the same thing.
The heavens were opened and, the prophet declares, i saw visions of god. From a quick reading of chapter one, it becomes apparent that ezekiel saw a great cloud with raging fire engulfing itself vs. Then he dreamed, and behold, a ladder was set up on the earth, and its top reached to heaven. It became a popular topic among the public after josef f. Married and 30 years old at the time, ezekiel was a priest and came from an upperclass family. But your territory is in the depths of the sea, and its your builders who made you beautiful. Modern technical knowledge and test procedures have been used to.
Mar 27, 2010 the book of ezekiel gives little detail about ezekiel s life. Ezekiel 23 niv bible the word of the lord came to me. A perennial example of a supposed ancient record of extraterrestrial contact, used by authors asserting that alien astronauts visited the earth in antiquity, is to be found in the first chapter of ezekiel, in which that prophet, in exile near babylon, recounts a vision ezek. It is ironic that ezekiel recognized this vision to be a message from god, yet over 2,500 years after this vision, modernday ufo hunters want to reinterpret ezekiels original understanding of what he saw. By the time i had got to verse 7 of the very first chapter, however, i found myself interpreting a. The prophet ezekiel being lifted up yesterday, in my post the ancient ufos seen on earth, i wrote about some of the ancient sightings of ufos. The spaceships of ezekiel national library of australia. They were mine and gave birth to sons and daughters. Blumrich and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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