The Gods Were Astronauts: The Extraterrestrial Identity of the Old Gods Revealed

Erich Von Däniken's book Chariots of the Gods suggests that the winged angels in religious texts were extraterrestrial beings who visited Earth in ancient times, challenging religious teachings and current science.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 25 July 2023
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Nearly all the world's major religions share similar myths and legends, including the Old Testament, ancient legends, and the creation myths of New Zealand's natives. Erich Von Däniken, author of the international bestseller Chariots of the Gods, believes he knows the answer to this question: the winged angels populating the Bible, Koran, and other religious texts from cultures around the world were extraterrestrials who visited the Earth in ages long past. This controversial conclusion challenges both the teachings of religion and current science. Von Däniken offers convincing new interpretations and answers that contradict both religion and science. His astonishing conclusion is that the gods were not metaphysical beings created by humans but extraterrestrial intelligences that have left their traces all over the earth. He provides persuasive evidence that actual living beings inspired the legends that became the basis for many of our religious traditions. These findings are intellectually challenging and provocative, shaking the foundations of both science and faith.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781637480007
Edition number: 10 Revised edition