Anacalypsis

by Godfrey Higgins

An Attempt to Draw Aside the Veil of the Saitic or an Inquiry into the Origin of Languages, Nations and Religions' is the result of more than twenty years of research by Godfrey Higgins and is an effort by the author to uncover 'a most ancient and universal religion from which all later creeds and doctrines sprang.' A lengthy and extensively researched history, 'Anacalypsis' provides valuable insight into the origins of religion. Presented here is the first of two parts of the first of two volumes.

Genres: History, Occult, Religion, Mythology, Nonfiction, Speculative Fiction, Africa

447 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1991

About the author

Godfrey Higgins was an English magistrate and landowner, a prominent advocate for social reform, historian, and antiquarian.
He is now known best for his writings concerning ancient myths, especially his book Anacalypsis, published posthumously, in which he asserts a commonality among various religious myths, which he traces back to the supposed lost religion of Atlantis.
He has been termed a "political radical, reforming county magistrate and idiosyncratic historian of religions" (Wiki)

Reviews

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

A variety of research tossed together. Sort of like listening to some eccentric college professor that is just over excited about stuff he read or found out about...and wants to go back to double check some things.. but regardless...it is just so cool to them. Yeap... that is what I think. Of course, with all thing one reads...if it is claimed as fact... verify as possible.

[Naomi Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not an easy read. Loved the historical data and am awed by the casual use of Latin, Greek and Hebrew. Definitely have Google Translate on hand whilst reading.

[Okpara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent books on the development of cultures in human existence.

[Tiegel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Probably a product of its time when there was a significant lack of research into different types of subject matters contained in this book. That it is well researched is likely, but that the research comes off the back of error is as likely. Making the product as problematic as its roots. There is way too many "of this there can be no doubt" which is doubtful. Too much opinions, too much incorrect information that is easily provable now, too much arguments not covered despite clearly knowing of it, and all under what would be considered modern day syncretism. The amount of playing with words here is ridiculous considering his attack on using wordplay like notarikon. This might have some good information in here, but you should find it elsewhere. Too much problems requiring too much research and the author being problematic makes this too much of an issue in removing fact from fiction.

[Keen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good way to fry your egg.