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Immanuel Velikovsky was a Russian-American psychoanalyst, writer, and catastrophist who proposed pseudohistorical interpretations of ancient history based on comparative mythology and ancient literary sources. He argued that Earth suffered catastrophic close contacts with other planets and revised the chronology of ancient Near Eastern cultures, but his theories were rejected by the academic community.
An archive of Immanuel Velikovsky's unpublished writings. This archive is being maintained by a team of historians to ensure the integrity and preservation of Immanuel Velikovsky’s unpublished writings; it is strictly non-profit and its sole purpose is the advancement of education and scholarship.
Worlds in Collision is a 1950 book by Immanuel Velikovsky that claims Venus was ejected from Jupiter and caused catastrophes on Earth. The book was widely criticized by the scientific community for its contradiction of basic laws of physics and lack of evidence.
- Immanuel Velikovsky, Donald H. Menzel
- 1950
Learn about Immanuel Velikovsky, an American writer who proposed controversial theories of cosmogony and history based on ancient documents and legends. Find out his books, controversies, and influences on geography and travel.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about the life and work of Immanuel Velikovsky, a controversial author who challenged mainstream history and science with his books on ancient catastrophes and close encounters with other planets. Explore his biography, his role in the Hebrew University, his psychiatric and psychoanalytic career, and his reception by academia and the public.
Worlds in Collision is the first book by Immanuel Velikovsky, published in 1950, that proposes that Earth and other planets experienced wars in the celestial sphere in historical times. The book is based on historical, mythological, and scientific evidence, and challenges the conventional views of astronomy, geology, and history.
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Learn about the life and controversial books of Immanuel Velikovsky, a radical interpreter of history and cosmic catastrophes. Explore the sources, critics, appraisals and biographies of the author and his legacy.