Oh Christ!!

Post by **Minimalist** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 10:01 pm

History International will begin running a series called "The Naked Archaeologist" on Monday.

The producer is none other than Simcha Jacobovici of recent "The Exodus Decoded" fame....(infamy?)

I know I shouldn't watch but like a moth to a flame..................

Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 3:27 am

You'll have to tell us about it Min. Many of us, me especially, don't subscribe to HI. I agree though - this doesn't sound too exciting,

Post by **MichelleH** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 8:29 am

Beags,

Here is some "background" on it/him http://www.uktv.co.uk/?uktv=standardite ... aID=539121

marduk · Post by **marduk** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 8:38 am

History International
lol
sounds like a Gerry Anderson puppet show to me

is this Simcha Jacobovici

Post by **Minimalist** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 10:09 am

that the invention of the alphabet contributed to the Biblical Exodus; that recently discovered Bronze Age ceramic penises may explain why Delilah fell for Samson; and that an African army rescued Jerusalem in the 8th Century B.C.

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I wonder where these "theories" came from, Michelle? Perhaps, like a certain president of the us, he sets up straw men so he has something to knock down?

Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 12:50 pm

MichelleH wrote:Beags,

Here is some "background" on it/him http://www.uktv.co.uk/?uktv=standardite ... aID=539121

Thanks Michelle. Yes, this fellow actually put on a good production I thought (dramatic music, good computer graphics, and new twists on old ideas) He still has me thinking about the Hyksos occupation.

But then he tried to make the Santorini volcano responsible for the entire book of Exodus. Too bad. I would watch more stuff of his though.

'Preciate it.

marduk · Post by **marduk** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 1:12 pm

But then he tried to make the Santorini volcano responsible for the entire book of Exodus

Hebrew redactionism is alive and well

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 9:07 pm

sorry michelle, but i have to go wih minimalist on this. in reading that bio you posted the only feeling i got was to find the nearest washroom and upchuck.

jacobivici has to be the van daniken of the movie industry and that blurb on him didn't help his credibility.

Post by **Minimalist** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 12:08 am

the only feeling i got was to find the nearest washroom and upchuck.

Maybe it won't be as bad as the other thing?

War Arrow · Post by **War Arrow** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 5:51 am

“Where do you stop for a good falafel when you’re on your way to find the real Mount Sinai?”
Oh my aching sides.

I'm no expert but this all looks a bit "Archaeology is the new rock'n'roll" to me. Give it about six months and something else will be the new rock'n'roll. Maybe rock'n'roll will be the new rock'n'roll?

Post by **MichelleH** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 6:09 am

Ahh..arch....I believe you misunderstood.

I am no fan of this man. I put the word "background" in quotes to connote sarcasm.

Post by **Minimalist** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:09 pm

I did offer you the "sarcasm" smilie, boss.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 4:10 pm

Ahh..arch....I believe you misunderstood

sorry but i missed the quotes, my fault. but i think my response was still funny.

actually it kindof saddens me that this guy is giventhe opportunity to mess with history and scriptures. if his research in 'the exodus decoded' is any example of his work to come, we are all in for a world of hurt and misinformation.

minimalist, i checked and my cable company did not make a contract with history channel so although it is possible to get it here , i can't watch it as it is not carried by my server. so if you happen to make any copies, i would be interested in viewing one or two of his 'shows'.

till next time

Post by **Minimalist** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 4:13 pm

[/quote]i would be interested in viewing one or two of his 'shows'.

You'd be risking your dinner but I'll see what I can do.

marduk · Post by **marduk** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 4:32 pm

if his research in 'the exodus decoded' is any example of his work to come, we are all in for a world of hurt and misinformation.

so how will we notice the difference