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Ove von Spaeth, (Copenhagen, Denmark), the Writer, Historian, and
Researcher on the history of science and religion culture of Antiquity. He is
known for the
interdisciplinary investigation of several thousands of ancient sources and
references of Antiquity especially about the historic Moses now forming a
comprehensive basis for reshaping him into reality-history. Attended by
international interest the entire work on the unique subject - and based on
intensive research during a quarter of a century - the work was published in
five volumes. It is the first time such a monograph and thorough work on Moses
has ever been established; in fact, not even a two-volume work have existed.
Ove von Spaeth is noted
for establishing the first decoding of dating information contained in the
world's oldest star map, i.e. the Senmut (Senenmut) star map from Ancient
Egypt. His method - thoroughly contested, as always essential to new,
different projects - proved able to access the previously difficult
chronology related to the important historical turning point 3,500 years
ago. Eventually the discovery - as being based on modern objective method of
exact astronomy - is contributing to a thorough
time fixation needed for 18th dynasty of Egypt and with perspectives for the
entire Middle East history of this era.
The amount of related
articles and other features published by Ove von Spaeth through out the many
years - concerning his research of historical astronomy, ancient culture and
religion history, myth tradition, and anthropology - have, notably, yielded
to an important expansion of public interest in the ancient history
knowledge.
Some details elaborated. From Ove von Spaeth devoting more than 25
years' tracking and studies - with the material in ten languages - of the
historic Moses evidence existing, the results are pointing to a new, more
concrete direction for the related history (and the possible biblical line)
by hitherto research. The latter trend, often influenced by the
Documentary
hypothesis, has generally placed Moses approx. 250 years too late,
consequently claiming to have found no clues.
However, for instance Sigmund Freud, with his analytic concept of Moses ("Moses and Monotheism", 1937) being an
high-ranking Egyptian, would have accepted, as a matter of course, Ove von
Spaeth's hypothetical basis with Moses having a high ranking status among
the Egyptian royal family - as being meticulous presented in his book-series
based directly on the ancient Rabbinical Writings and Egyptology's
epigraphic studies. A weak point by Ove von Spaeth's hypothesis may be the
analysing and extensive material of so many lines of research and sources,
all together very difficult to evaluate when classic, separated studies use
individual methods of testing. Another weakness might be that the author
often has made the investigation being dealing with many points in the
general known research studies, instead of e.g. concentrating on being more
opposing to single schools or certain hypothesis. Such cases might otherwise
have produced a clearer picture of either meeting or opposing features to
relate to.
By some critics it has
been considered - and presumably right in some relations - as a week point in
the author's works that some moral aspects of religion, behaviour, odd
traditions and even cruelty of ancient times and persons in question have not
been brought satisfactorily in focus. Like many ancient texts being without
forming judgments the author's choice here seems to have been observing a
direction by objectivity ideals in a scientific sense - for better making a
factual base to operate from - more than conducting the matters to be
presented by politically correctness of the time.
Among certain researchers
Ove von Spaeth's book-series about Moses caused mixed reactions - and
controversy, too, initiated by especially some theological schools. However,
due to the fact that his books mainly are build up of the vast amount of
concrete sources in preference to hypothetical features, he was able to
demonstrate this important fact: that much of the particulars in the
information about Moses, presented in the ancient Rabbinical Writings, fit
in minute detail with information of Egyptian inscriptions of early 18th dynasty.
Furthermore, his books are proving the fact that survived ancient
astronomical information now can be used even better when enhancing the
exactness of the chronology. All these groups of sources have never before
been brought together into such a large scale for systematic comparison. And
by being all collected in one spot, it is now being of considerable
advantage for future research.
Ove von Spaeth's
treatise on a new-orientating dating of the world's oldest star map
(Egyptian) was a scientific pioneer work first being wider known through the
"Centaurus International Magazine of The History of Mathematics, Science,
and Technology", published July 2000.
The way of throwing fresh
light on the ancient historical subjects has became widespread appreciated.
For instance, Ove von Spaeth's treatise also caught special interest by the
Editorial Board of the "Aristoriton Journal of History, Archaeology, and
ArtHistory" (2002) who, independently, published (parts of) the original
treatise and comments:
"... The study concludes as follows: The Senmut map depicts an
exceptional event in the sky. This seems to have produced a prototype
for all later pictures of similar celestial events - but with one
exception: In the first depiction, in the time of Senmut, Mars is
retrograde in the west when the other planets assemble around Sirius in
the east.
So far has been
demonstrated: - 1) The Senmut maps contain a cosmological and
astro-mythological expression not only as decoration - as hitherto
assumed - but also as a picture of a particular and unique situation in
the sky. - 2) This configuration of the sky can be exactly dated: 1534
BC.
In addition the star maps
may contribute to a much better dating of their creator Senmut and also
of the contemporary Egyptian pharaohs ..."
- D.I. Loizos,
Professor of History, Editor-in-Chief, - Anistoriton Journal of History,
Archaeology, & ArtHistory, Vol. 6/2002 (ISSN 1108-4081), - Anistoriton
History Library, Athens, Greece
The further achievements of this research yields twofold: -
a) presenting an able method of dating other similar star maps produced
through the ages of Egypt; - b) the very discovery that other
star maps, too, e.g. by Ramses II, are constructed according to similar
systems containing information reflecting their exact dating.
As an extra gain an
important era of ancient history (Egypt's 18th dynasty period) is now to be
set free of the limbo of non-fixation of its exact time.
The star map's
configurations, which in previous hypothesis have been considered mostly as
mythological displays of ancient astronomy, were by Ove von Spaeth's
investigations disclosed to be an accurate depiction of a rare gathering of
planets in well-defined celestial positions - and by this referring it
constitutes a fixation of a specific, unambiguous, point of time.
The decoding of
the Egyptian star map also points back to ancient meta-scientific tradition
of sky-recording, which hardly astronomy alone or Egyptology alone could
have solved. Leading international authorities on the history of astronomy
and Egyptology (for instance,
Harvard-Smithsonian
astronomy Professor
Owen
Gingerich, astronomer and BBC-science-editor
Sir
Patrick Moore, and Egyptologist Professor
Dr. Erik Hornung, Basel University), independently and voluntarily, have
acknowledged the nature of the star map dating project and the value of what
the results suggest. The system appears as a forgotten tradition, as proven
by Ove von Spaeth, who has demonstrated the new dating method, too,
successfully fits accordingly to all other big star maps of the era in question.
The discovery reveals,
too that the astronomical knowledge of ancient Egypt turns out to be more
advanced than previously imagined, and being of more precision in detail
after detail. The exact dating of the Senmut star map will contribute to
obtain also a more precise determination of the dating of time of Moses in
history.
Ove von Spaeth has
also worked out a determinative astronomical dating for some of the Danish
astronomer Tycho Brahe's enigmatic writings
. Part of the research being added to a treatise by Peter Zeeberg, Ph.d.
Latin Language and Literature, Professor, Copenhagen University - (published
in the book-series Renaissance Studies from the Museum Tusculanum).
Even from
before the 1980ties Ove von Spaeth also did research in cyclic phenomena,
synchronicity, and "pattern recognition" when this was at its start as a new
line of expanded study. This was supported eventually by his established
connections with Clyde Tombaugh, the Astronomer and
Discoverer of e.g. the planet Pluto - and with
Glenn
T. Seaborg and
Edwin M. McMillan, the two nuclear physicists and Nobel Prize Winners,
who discovered the new radioactive elements, respectively plutonium and
neptunium. And with
Sir
Martin Ryle, Britain's Astronomer Royal - and later with
George
V. Coyne SJ, Director of the
Vatican Observatory Rome and Arizona, including Astronomer
Gustav Teres SJ. Although information of such special kinds have been obtained through these
and other of Ove von Spaeth's lines of new-orientating research, the broader
publishing range was due to the presentation he developed by keeping its
genuineness and in the same time make it fit the many varied audiences. (cf.
propagation, next paragraph).
This includes the
information about his so far exclusive discovering of a formerly widely used
coding system for astronomical information, i.e. methods widely known from
Antiquity till Renaissance.
Being an important factor in his works Ove von Spaeth frequently advocates for a more
unprejudiced method of scientific research on ancient history. By conveying
his finds and results from special fields of ancient history and cultic
religion, all of long-term cultural impact, he has in a larger scale
contributed to make many people more conscious of the essential, cultural
and spiritual backgrounds of their own present day history.
Earlier, Ove von Spaeth
occasionally was reviewer at the Astronomical Journal (a Scandinavian
magazine) and consultant for The Steno Museum, Denmark's National
Museum for History
of the Exact Sciences. He also has worked as referee/reviewer
with the "Isis Journal of the History of Science", the world's oldest and
leading international magazine of science history.
To expand the convey of
the research information for external, general use - Ove von Spaeth's paper on
the Egyptian star map was adapted for non-scientific readers, by an
independent edition enclosed as an appendix in Volume II of his book-series
on the historical Moses - of relevance for a closer time fixation of this
era. In addition,
concerning the ancient history research and religion-and-culture studies,
the book-series was taken up and eventually established in use (in all
Scandinavia) as a declared basis for specially guided tours in Egypt, for
visiting places related to Moses, respecting the sources presented. Already
The
Danish Ministry for Foreign Affairs
included the first book of Ove von Spaeth's series among their recommended
literature about Egypt, for official use by the Ministry's basic school for
the experts from the Department for Development Aid.
When international
attention soon appeared, also other institutions like the
National and University Library of Israel
in Jerusalem had been requesting the work. The author's research has been
increased, naturally, by a huge exchange of knowledge and data through
helpful contacts with interested experts and researchers, international
circles of sciences covering a vast number of lines, enterprises, and
studies - all important for propagation of the special kind of history
knowledge.
Also, among almost a
hundred of Ove von Spaeth's articles many of these are exploring in depths his
other special lines of pioneering research often in areas never before set
foot on. His intension was that the untraditional information - revealed from
the antiquity and presented in these texts - deserved to be widely known also
among non-specialists. Thus, by purpose the articles and booklets were
especially worked out to be read both by the public and the experts.
The books presenting von
Spaeth's results have waked a considerable attention also among other authors
- their books and treatises showing serious professional interest, in some
cases even directly inspiration.
Dating the Oldest Egyptian Star Map, -
central parts published by ed. D.I. Loizos, Professor of History,
Editor-in-Chief, - Anistoriton Journal of History, Archaeology, &
ArtHistory, Vol. 6/2002 (ISSN 1108-4081), (7 March 2002) - Anistoriton
History Library, Athens, Greece -
http://www.anistor.co.hol.gr/english/enback/v021.htm
.
The Enigma of the Son of Pharaoh's Daughter;
- Moses' Identity and Mystery Re-evaluated, "Assassinating Moses",
Vol. 2, (Danish title: Gåden om Faraos Datters Sön; Moses' Identitet og
Mysterium Revurderet, "Attentatet på Moses", II), Copenhagen 2000. -
Cf.:
http://www.moses-egypt.net/book2/moses2-inform_en.asp
.
The Vanished Successor; - Rediscovering the
Hidden War Leading to Exodus,
"Assassinating Moses", Vol. 3, (Danish title: Den Forsvundne Tronarving;
Moses' Skjulte Krig för og under Exodus Genopdaget, "Attentatet på
Moses", III), Copenhagen 2001. - Cf.:
http://www.moses-egypt.net/book3/moses3-inform_en.asp
.
The Secret Religion; - Moses and the Egyptian
Heritage in Past and Present, "Assassinating Moses", Vol. 3, (Danish
title: Den Hemmelige Religion; Moses og Arven fra Egypten i Fortid og
Nutid, "Attentatet på Moses", IV), Copenhagen 2004. - Cf.:
http://www.moses-egypt.net/book4/moses4-inform_en.asp
.
Prophet and Unknown Genius; - Illuminating
Moses the Advanced Pioneer, "Assassinating Moses", Vol. 4, (Danish
title: Profeten som Ukendt Geni; Nye Fakta om Moses' Avancerede
Pionergerning, "Attentatet på Moses", V), Copenhagen 2005. - Cf.:
http://www.moses-egypt.net/book5/moses5-inform_en.asp
.
Astronomical Dating Clue Inclosed In the Poem,
(Danish title: "Astronomisk Dateringsnøgle Skjult i Digtet"), an
Appendix for the book of Peter Zeeberg, cand.phil., Senior Researcher,
Professor:
"Tycho Brahe's Urania Titania. A Poem About Sophie Brahe", the edition
in Danish (and Latin): "Tycho Brahes Urania Titania. Et Digt om
Sophie Brahe", - publ. in the series Renaessance-studies, Vol. 7, Museum
Tusculanum, Copenhagen University 1994, pp.311-321, incl. illus. - cf.
http://www.mtp.hum.ku.dk/details.asp?eln=200404 .
Review of: Deborah J. Warner's "The Sky
Explored. Celestial Cartography 1500-1800", Astronomisk Tidsskrift,
14th year, 1981, pp.177-179.
Definitions, & parts ofIntroduction
to "Patañjali's Yoga Sutras. With the Classical Commentaries"
(in Danish: "Patañjali's Yoga Sutras. Med de klassiske kommentarer",
collected, edited, and transl. into Danish by G. Raman), Copenhagen
1968, pp. 9-13 and 91-95.
The Science And the Historical Moses,
Swedano Journal, 2nd year, no.9, Sep.2003, pp.34-36. Internet version:
http://www.ovs.thirax.dk/Artikel-X/Ove17/17a.htm - &
- http//:www.moses-egypt.net/book4/moses4-debate_en.asp
.
Pattern, Universe and Ancient Knowledge,
as presented as an appendix in: Lynnclaire Dennis: "The Pattern", Vol. 2,
Lower Lake, Calif., 2001. Also publ. (updat. 2003 and later) by: Swedano
Journal, 3rd year, no.3, Mar.2004, pp.5-7; & - Aspiranten Journal,
(Norway), 2nd year, no.3, May 2004, pp.17-20; - Internet version:
http://www.ovs.thirax.dk/Artikel-X/Ove4/index.htm
.
The Knights Templar's Ancient Wisdom From
Egypt - and Moses, Swedano Journal, 2nd year, no.6, Feb.2003,
pp.34-46; - & - updat. version in: Aspiranten Journal, (Norway), 2nd year,
no.5, Sep.2004, pp.11-17. - Internet version:
http://www.ovs.thirax.dk/Artikel-X/Ove30/index-uk.htm
.
The Light's Open Dimension in a New Era. An
Introduction to Ulla Runchel's Research of the Future, preword in: Ulla
Runchel: "The Age of Light", Universal Growth Publishing, Phoenix,
Arizona, USA, 2004, pp.7-10. - Internet version, article:
http://www.ovs.thirax.dk/Artikel-X/Ove15/index-uk.htm
.
New Life and Meaning into the Study of History of Religion,
by Jurij Moskvitin, M.A. mathematician & M.A in Philosophy. As presented
to Weekendavisen (Newspaper Magazine of Culture), November 2004, & and
Information daily, May 2005 -
Literature Article: - Internet edition:
http://www.ovs.thirax.dk/Artikel-X/Ove26/index-uk.htm
.
On The Dating of the Senmut map, Robert H. van Gent, DrSn., -
Faculty of Physics and Astronomy, Utrecht University, - History of
Astronomy Discussion Group, - Message No.165 & No.179 - (20-21
January 2002):
http://wvnvm.wvnet.edu/htbin/listarch?hastro-l&a:scmcc.archives
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Remarks about the Appearance of Mars in the Tomb of Senenmut in
Western Thebes, by Christian Leitz, (Affiliations: 1: Seminar für
Ägyptologie, Universität zu Köln, 50923
Köln, Deutschland) - in: Centaurus, Volume 44, Numbers 1-2, July 2002,
pp. 140-142(3) - Blackwell Publishing, International Publishers Ltd.
- publ. on the Internet:
http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/mksg/cnt/2002/00000044/F0020001/art00005
.
Looking Outside of Biblical Traditions, (about New Research - done
by a Danish scholar into the historical Moses), by Ray Kaliss, The
Genesis Letters, Public and Private online Library, -
distribution.moraff, (February 2002): -
http://www.thegenesisletters.com/Library.htm
.
Clyde W. Tombaugh Papers, Manuscript Collection, New Mexico
State University, Departement of Astronomy: (on p. 55 ff:) professional
correspondence, No. 90:14 Ove von Spaeth, Ch., 1975 & 1987. - Library
Archives and Special Collections Departement (Rio Grande Historical
Collections, MSC 3475, P.O. Box 30006, Las Cruces, New Mexico, NM 88003,
USA). (4.Apr.2004): -
http://archives.nmsu.edu/exhibits/tombaugh_website/clydeaid.pdf
.
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jewish National & University
Library: "NNL data - BkLocation - SYSNO 1926709 - Author:
Spaeth, Ove von - Title, Attentatet paa Moses / Ove von Spaeth - 1999
- (MOSHE) Bible - Biography - Moshe,Moses. - Base 99." : -
http://ram1.huji.ac.il/ALEPH/eng/NNL/NNL/FIND-A
.
The
Danish Ministry for Foreign Affairs: "Recommended literature for Department for Development Aid", an official recording published by
the Royal Danish Embassy of Egypt in Cairo, 1999: -
http://www.um.dk/en - (Aug.1999 &
Oct.2001) &
http://www.u-web.dk/paedservicecenter.htm .
The Welcome Library for the History and Understanding the Medicine,
London, (October 2000) - current work: -
http://library.wellcome.ac.uk/resources/cw/archive/oct00-synopsis.rtf
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A special treasure of knowledge and wisdom
of Greece, Rome, and the Renaissance had originated in Ancient Egypt -
and was here known to connect also with the historical Moses' dramatic
fate and mystery.
Ove von Spaeth has
written an intriguing, new-orientating work presenting this still
influential background of our civilization. • His interdisciplinary
research on history, archaeology, and anthropology goes deeply into
Egyptian tradition, history of religion, initiation cults, star-knowledge,
and mythology - relating to biblical studies, the Rabbinical Writings,
and the authors of Antiquity. • Each volume offers unique insights not
presented before.
Special information is
presented by clicking on the individual cover illustrations:
(ed.note: reading the orientation is highly
recommended. The books are being translated into English)
News about the book-series:
www.moses-egypt.net