This Review Reveals Minor Details About the Plot.
Prophecy in Stone
Plot Overview
Narrator Ken Klein gives us a three-part
examination of one of the seven wonders of the world: the Great Pyramid
of Giza. The 3 one-hour discs cover in turn: “setup, complication,
and resolution.” The first, “The Great Pyramid—Lost
Legend of Enoch,” refutes the orthodox archaeology that it's
the burial tomb of Pharaoh Khufu. The high water mark on inside and
out reveal it to have been constructed before the great deluge of
Noah's day. The second disc, “The Great Pyramid—Message
from the Stars” uses computer graphics to demonstrate a level
of scientific sophistication in its siting and construction that belie
the assumption that mere human intelligence could account for it. The
third, “The Great Pyramid—Gateway to the Galaxy,”
further develops the graphics and explores history to peg its architect as
Enoch the seventh from Adam, who is said to have (Gen. 5:21-24) “walked with God.”
Ideology
Mention is made of the Great Pyramid in, (Isaiah 19:19) “In that day shall there be an altar to the LORD in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a pillar at the border thereof to the LORD.” The Great Pyramid is situated on the border between upper and lower Egypt putting it both in the midst of the land and at the border thereof, a seeming contradiction.
(Jer. 32:20) “Which hast set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt.” There is no greater sign and wonder in Egypt than the Great Pyramid; it's more than some stupid tomb at any rate.
(Jasher 3:36) “Enoch ascended into heaven in a whirlwind, with horses and chariots of fire.” In the movie there's an implication that some kind of flying vessel took him, what today we'd call a UFO. An empty coffer in the pyramid represents this ascension, which in turn prophesies the resurrection of Christ.
Production Values
“” (2008) was written, directed, and produced by Ken Klein who was also its major narrator. He skillfully mixed his narration with location shots, biographical material, and special effect illustrations with computer graphics. It's rated G for general audiences, the only potentially objectionable material being blurred, archival pictures and speculations about mysterious flying objects in the distance. One artist's representation of a flying saucer nearby in my town [!] looked like a ‘B’ movie ship from the '50s. We only rated a jalopy.
Review Conclusion w/ Christian Recommendation
This trilogy was easy to follow, and each of the three discs was its own program that could be spaced out over time, though they should be viewed in order. I found it very informative about the Great Pyramid, and it hinted at more to be learned through further study. It pretty much came through with what it promised.
Movie Ratings
Action factor: No action, minimal adventure. Suitability for children: Suitable for all ages. Special effects: Absolutely amazing special effects. Video Occasion: Good for Study Groups. Suspense: Not suspenseful at all. Overall movie rating: Three stars out of five.
Works Cited
Scripture quoted from the King James Version. Pub. 1611, rev. 1769. Software.
The Book of Jasher. Translated from the Hebrew into English (1840). Photo lithographic reprint of exact edition published by J.H. Parry & Co., Salt Lake City: 1887. Muskogee, OK: Artisan Pub., 1988. Print, WEB.
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