The 2012 story : the myths, fallacies, and truth behind the most intriguing date in history / John Major Jenkins.
"On December 21, 2012, the Maya Long Count calendar reaches completion. The Maya anticipated that at this time the earth, the sun, and the center of our Milky Way galaxy will come together in an extremely rare cosmic alignment. Many people believe that the world as we know it will experience a...
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| Other title: | Twenty twelve. Two thousand twelve. |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin,
©2009.
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| Summary: | "On December 21, 2012, the Maya Long Count calendar reaches completion. The Maya anticipated that at this time the earth, the sun, and the center of our Milky Way galaxy will come together in an extremely rare cosmic alignment. Many people believe that the world as we know it will experience a transformation in 2012, but few are aware of the complete history or significance of the date." "John Major Jenkins, among the most authoritative voices of the 2012 movement, has written a definitive explanation of one of the most thought-provoking phenomena of our time. Drawing from his own seminal research - including his involvement in the modern reconstruction of Maya 2012 cosmology - and more than two decades of extensive study of Maya culture, Jenkins now provides the first comprehensive historical, cultural, and philosophical overview of one of the most highly anticipated dates in history, and how we may be able to understand its meaning in our time." --Book Jacket. |
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| Physical Description: | 482 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages [451]-463) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781585427666 (hc) 1585427667 (hc) |