The Twelfth Planet : Book I of the Earth Chronicles

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Summary: The gap between Evolution and Creation ceases to exist...
Review: I found this book absolutely remarkable! While the first hundred or so pages was relatively slow reading and dry, the book later picks up and the information presented in the beginning acts as the foundation upon which Sitchin provides answers and explanations to the questions and understandings that have been, up to this point in time, two sided (Creation vs. Evolution). In my opinion: A must read for those seeking new and fresh explanations to the mysteries of mankind.

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Summary: Stronger Case After 22 Years
Review: When I first read the 12th planet over 20 years ago, I coundn't help but believe that he was wrong. It went against what I believed at the time. However, over the years I have winessed his translations to be accurate. I have heard him speak on several occasions, and he is a very sensible man. There is no knowledgeable scholar that challenges his translations--they only challenge it as being fact--as they assume it as myth. The only challenge in translation is the Hebrew word SHEM, which has historically been translated as NAME. However, there is plenty of evidence that support his translation in light of the latter writing of the Torah, which has a late date, even later than Job. I recommend this book to anyone with a open mind. Each must chose what he believes.

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Summary: Just The Facts...Please
Review: I liked this book, though a dry read. I wish Sitchin would have just presented the evidence, rather than "stretching" it to fit his idea of things. He has done his homework for sure but I don't agree with all his conclusions.

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Summary: Not as cross-disciplinary as suggested in the text
Review: The book is interesting and suggests extraterrestrial intelligence at work way beyond rational and scientific findings. I don't believe a reach into the scientific through biblical and ancient texts is as convincing as Sitchin would want us to believe. I didn't think enough cross-disciplinary research was looked at in support of the conclusions about human origins and planetary behaviour. I think Graham Hancock's theory about ancient civilization is more convincing than Sitchin's although Sitchin is more entertaining and not as arrogant as Hancock.

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Summary: I Believe
Review: Unfortuantely I only read this book after "Gods of The New Millenium" by Alan F Alford who has taken Sitchins theories one step further but leaving that aside - I always seem to find the theory of the Nefilim very interesting - I dont know about the others but I believe that something like what Sitchin theorises did definitely happen - cause if I think about it there is no other explanation niether in philosophy or religion which can explain the "Gods" as well as Sitchin does - all I can say is that it opened a new way of thinking for me and helped me explain a lot of the questions that I had in my mind - Mr. Sitchin I am a believer

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Summary: Sitchen claims a great deal
Review: I've studied Sumerology for quite awhile. Sitchen claims that he has discovered new and fascinating evidence previously unknown to Sumerology. This is completely bogus, he twists and perverts the mythology profoundly. He studies the Torah and makes elaborations in comparison to the Sumerian texts from which they draw influence. He mixes and matches as it supports his research. Sitchen is not one of the few scholars who can read cuneiform, he is one of the many. Not to say that deciphering the languages of those early Semites isnt impressive, but he is NOT one of the few. Less credit for this author is due, but he still deserves kudos.

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Summary: It works for me!
Review: I can die happy now that I have had a credible explanation of the creation and history of mankind. Even supposing that only ten per cent of Mr. Sitchin's explanations were correct, that would still leave him (by far!) the most accurate explicator of many "mysteries" of modern science, history and religion. I have read and reread all of the "Earth Chronicles" since 1980 and continue to gain in my understanding of (and admiration for!) Sitchin's work. Do yourself a favor and read this book! Until we have a time machine, this is as good as it gets!

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Summary: Are all front-runners of science lunatics?
Review: Is it any coincidence the the front page of the New York Times May 29,1998 shows the "discovery" of a new planet? The 12th??? Also, based on Sitchins assumptions on the life span of the Anunnaki, shouldn't there be some living amongst us now.

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Summary: Sitchin has solved the mystery of creation for me.
Review: The 12th Planet has been my Bible for 22 years. Sitchin has satisfied my mind on creation. After 20 years of research all of my findings have come back to The 12th Planet. It even explains why man is so greedy. It supports and takes most of the mystery out of the Holy Bible. I think Z. Siltchin is an awsome researcher and writer. I certainly would like to spend an evening of discussion with him.

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Summary: Moo?
Review: Though not wholy convinced or converted by his theories and conclusions, I found this book absolutely fascinating! Thing is, the linguistic evidence he used has compelled me to read all of his source material. Future readers should bear in mind, though, that different versions of the Bible use different wording which is key in Sitchin's arguements. Anyone else want to learn ancient Hebrew with me & see if he's right?