The Return of Nephilim - Post Flood

Strange accounts of the Nephilim are often cited in scripture, extra biblical texts and historical accounts. Although it is said and accounted through time that the angels came and mated with mankind, strange stories of animal hybrids have trickled down into our culture as myths and legends. The Watchers are depicted as creating mutations and genetically engineering different animal-hybrids

The Book of Jasher, talks of this - the sons of men in those days took from the cattle of the earth, the beasts of the field and the fowls of the air, and taught the mixture of animals of one species with the other. Many believe the Watchers wanted to create something in their own image. Similar to the 4 headed living creatures seen in Ezekiel who had a head of a lion ox eagle and a man. Often the imagery and text of the bible makes us conclude that the word is only expressing  symbolism, however deeper study often reveals a deeper substance.

The first prophecy in the bible reveals the foundation of strife between God and Satan that was to occur thousands of years later. In Genesis 3:15, God says

I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shall bruise his heel.

The first part of this prophecy was fulfilled when David struck the Giant Philistine with his sling. The second portion of the prophecy is fulfilled by crucifixion.  The word is replete with prophecies and revelations, the first 10 names of the patriarchs of bible paint a picture of Gods plan. The name meanings translated into abbreviated form, from Adam to Noah read - Man is appointed mortal sorrow, but the Blessed God shall come down teaching that his death shall bring the despairing rest.

According to the book of Enoch, 200 angels came down on Mount Hermon and took on the form of flesh. Samyaza their leader, made a pact that they were to take on wives. Genesis 6:1-4 says “The sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose …. There were giants in the earth in those days, and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown”

Genetic Size Variance

Mount Hermon means the forbidden place. Interestingly enough this location is the exact parallel opposite of Roswell New Mexico on the exact polar opposite of the 33rd degree of the north latitude. The 33rd degree also bares significance in free-masonry, as it is the highest level of order that one can obtain in satanic enlightenment. After the descent of the watchers, historical and collaborating archeological records indicate that a race of half breed angelic-human giants inhabited the land, also spreading all sorts of vile practices and corruption. The original offspring on average reached heights of 24-36 feet, they are talked of as being as tall as cedar trees, which can reach from 50-100 feet. Although this may sound exaggerated, archaeological remains substantiate this, from the massive trilithon stones to the Carthaginian uncoverings of 36 foot remains from 200 to 600 BC.

The variance between these Pre flood giants could have been that the growth-limiting gene, was dorment due to the angelic-human mingling process. The growth limiter gene may very well have been determined by age and diet much like reptiles who grow for the duration of their life, this could be substantiated by the mention in the Midrash and other sources that They were very voracious, eating as many as a thousand oxen, horses, and camels each day. In theory the dormant Nephilim gene could later have been re-ignited by post flood carrier hosts.

Recent scientific studies have found gene markers which can be shut on and off in trans-generational offspring. These genes can re-initiate themselves in subsequent generations based off of variable changes, this epigenetic gene could be the reason why future generations of nephilim were passed down dormant.

This was the primary reason that God sent the flood, so that the lineage of God's chosen people would not be polluted and prevent the messiah from being born unblemished. This form of genetic warfare was in the time of Noah and is believed to perhaps play a role in the future mark of the beast. Implemented in some form of future hybrid, genetic or biological mingling of DNA.

This importance of genetic preservation can be seen in Noah who was said to be 'perfect in his generations' a hebraic reference to the genetic un-contamination. However the biblical text does not make any mention of the state of perfection of the wives of Noah's sons, which can lead us to speculate on theories of the future contamination after the flood. Genesis says that 'all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth.' and that their were giants in the earth in those days and also after that.
3) After the Flood
As holy angelic Watchers looked down, a cry went up to heaven, for God to intercede, the holy angels pleaded with God to stop the terror. God gave special instruction to his holy archangels. The watchers who hath joined themselves with the daughters of man were now fallen angels, and were now unable to shed their flesh and return to heaven.
Uriel instructed Noah of the coming judgements. Raphael was to bind Azazel in the desert place of sharp jagged rocks, until the day of judgement. The Lord sent Gabriel to cause confusion and destruction upon the seed of the watchers. And finally Michael, was instructed to bind the leader Samyaza and the other evil watchers who joined themselves and wrought corruption upon the earth. As the rising waters drew closer, it is said that the giants relied upon their great size, and upon the power of their enormous feet to stop the rising waters as they ridiculed Noah.

After the flood, the giants rise again as they are seen inhabiting the Promised Land, however these descendants are reduced in size and number. The watchers are now imprisoned and it is likely that the Almighty may have somehow instituted some means of direct angel-human inhibitor which can be concluded from verses like Daniel 2:43 which says: “…they shall mingle themselves with the seed of men: but they shall not cleave to one another, even as iron is not mixed with clay.” Speculation suggests that these giants may have descended through Ham, with some sort of dormant gene, perhaps awakened through rebellion and evil disposition. The sons of Ham whom descended giants were Canaan, Mitzriam and Cush. Canaan was inhabited with Anakim, Mitzriam was the grandfather of the Philistines and Cush was the father of Nimrod who is also attributed to being the Nephilim tyrant of the Epic of Gilgamesh.

Moses & The Giants

The Israelites were led out of Egypt during Moses time. The kind Arad of the Canaanites fought with them and took prisoners among them, but the Lord would eventually destroy and deliver the Canaanites, calling the place, Hormah.

After this, the Israelites encountered fiery serpents in the wilderness, these were not snakes, but instead the Hebraic translations, mean Fiery Flying Serpents, which were in fact Pterosaurs.  Many other historians make reference to similar flying serpents, including Aristotle, Cicero, Solinus and Pliny the Elder. Pliny the Elder talks of how Moses and the Egyptians used different strategies of defence against these predators.

"There is a region moreover in Arabia, situated nearly over against the city of Buto, to which place I came to inquire about the winged serpents: and when I came thither I saw bones of serpents and Moses spines in quantity so great that it is impossible to make report of the number...The beginning of spring winged serpents from Arabia fly towards Egypt, and the birds called ibis meet them at the entrance of this country and do not suffer the serpents to go by but kill them. On account of this deed it is that the ibis has come to be greatly honoured by the Egyptians, and the Egyptians also agree that it is for this reason that they honour these birds."

According to other sources, it appears that these flying dragons would infest the skies if they were not kept in check by the balance of these sacred birds. Moses and the Israelites continue on their journey, encountering the grandsons of Samyaza, Sihon and Og of Bashan. These giants fearsome like their ancestors are eventually defeated and the Israelites inherit their lands.

Scattered Giants of the World

After Joshua and Caleb wiped out most of the giants, the remnants spread into other lands, integrating into other societies. The island of Malta; contains massive temple structures and is known by locals as the last stronghold of the giants of Europe. In the Americas, native tribes tell of the red haired giants with 6 fingers and double sets of teeth. These corroborating Native Americans legends also refer to the cannibalistic nature of the giants, confirming biblical narrative in numbers, which says - The land, through which we have gone to search it, is a land that eateth up the inhabitants thereof; and all the people that we saw in it are men of a great stature. It appears that wherever these giants occupied, death and destruction followed.

Roman history accounts for the sacking and burning of Rome, when the blonde haired, blue eyed Senone giants invaded their borders slaughtering 24,000 warriors and laying seige to the Capital Hill. The Legionnaires were alerted to the Gallic attack by the sacred geese of one night when the 17 foot Giants attempted an attack up the hill. Marcus Manlius led a band of soldiers defending against the giants, who eventually succumbed to disease and famine. Although the giants continued to raid Italy and surrounding countrysides, the final chapter would not be closed until command of the legionnaires fell to the great military genius Gaius Marius. He improved and standardized training, weapons, armour, equipment, and command structure, instituting a main tactical unit. Later Gaius Maruis' nephew, Julius Caesar would write, 'They described the Germans mentioning their enormous physique, their unbelievable valour, and extraordinary military training, The Gauls said that often when they had encountered the Germans they had not been able to endure even the expression on their faces of the flare in their eyes.

In ancient Egypt, the first 3 Pharoahs were descended from Rapha, who also is said to have seeded the Valley of the Rephaim. Like the nephilimic rulers in other lands, the Pharoahs were worshipped as the sons of God's, their name meaning 'son of Ra'. Archaeological finds in Egypt also reveal giant cone headed depictions among normal sized men including several Pharoahs. This cone headed attribute is also seen in other ruler god's worshipped by, Aztec's and Mayan's.

Josephus, an ancient historian wrote - And when they had taken it, they slew all the inhabitants. There were still then left a race of giants, who had bodies so large, and countenances so entirely different from other men, that they were surprising to the sight, and terrible to the hearing. The bones of these men are still shown this very day, unlike to any credible relations of other men.

Characteristics

The Rabbis hold that these giants had seven names: (1) "Emim," because whoever saw one of them was seized with terror. (2) "Rephaim," because their sight made people "soft" (fearful) like wax. (3) "Gibborim," because their brains alone measured 18 ells. (4) "Zamzummim," because they inspired fear and were fierce warriors. (5) "Anakim," because they wore huge necklaces in great numbers around their necks (6) "Avim," because they destroyed the world and were themselves destroyed. (7) "Nefilim," because they caused the world to fall and fell themselves.

 

Historical records, detail the sound of the Nephilim being terrible to the hearing, the Zamzummim could emit strange sounds and often had strange clicking for communication. Others giants were said to produce thundering sounds that could be heard from afar. Those who have examined skeletal remains detail how strange nasal passages can be found on some of these skulls, which may result in the strange sounds that could be produced. The Nephilim were fearsome in battle and were coined Berserkers as they had been seen to go into a raging blood frenzy when in battle. These Celtic giants would also collect the heads of their defeated enemies bringing them to their king to claim their prize after war. It was also customary for their greatest warriors to challenge their opponents before the battle lines of war. These people  were also called the Cimmerians who are mentioned by Herodotus and in Homer's Odyssey as living beyond the Oceanus in a land of fog and darkness, at the edge of the world and entrance of Hades.

The Giants are said to be massively larger in muscle density proportionate to normal human beings. Due to their massive bodies, hearts and organs, their food and nutritional needs must have been colossal. North American Indians talk of mighty giants that could lift a full grown buffalo off the ground and throw it over their shoulder and that they would eat many of these in a day. The Teutones and Cimbri were Germans; these in turn were not just one of the great Celtic family of peoples, as opposed to the Scythian one, but the very heart of that family, They were the most Celtic of the Celts. This meant that they were the genuine, wilder and taller. Polybbius writes of the Romans and how 'Once they had got used to being struck down by Gauls they were incapable of imagining anything worse.'

Other writers, like Plutarch characterizes these giants as having 'invincible strength and courage: in battle they attack with the force and speed of five and no one can withstand them.' It was not until Gaius Marius and his legionnaires restructured their army for battle against these titans. They would exploit the giants for their great size, cutting them down to size as it became known. Marius and the legionnaires approached from the east, with the sun and wind at their backs. The fought with the fearsome Cimbi and their blood-curdling war bellows.

David & Goliath

David said to the Philistine, "You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied ... today I will give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air ... and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel ... it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord's, and he will give all of you into our hands."

As Goliath moved in for the kill, David reached into his bag and slung one of his stones at Goliath's head. Finding a hole in the armour, the stone sank into the giant's forehead and he fell face down on the ground. David then took Goliath's sword, killed him and then cut off his head. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran.

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Deuteronomy 31:6

Vulcan Salute - The Jewish Origin

The Jewish Origin of the Vulcan Salute
by Rabbi Yonassan Gershom 

We come now to the most famous Jewish influence on Vulcan culture, the "live long and prosper" hand gesture. This "Vulcan salute, " as it has come to be called, was invented on the set by Leonard Nimoy during the filming of the second-season opener, "Amok Time." In this episode, Spock goes into something like a male estrus cycle, called pon farr in the Vulcan language. Comparing himself to a salmon swimming upstream to spawn, Spock tells Kirk that he must return to Vulcan to mate with his betrothed bride, T'Pring, or die trying. The wedding ceremony would be the first glimpse of Spock's homeworld in the series.
Nimoy felt that there should be some kind of distinctive greeting among Vulcans, analogous to a handshake or a bow. Alan Dean Foster's novelization, based on an early script, has Spock kneeling before the Vulcan matriarch, T'Pau, who places her hands on his shoulders, like royalty dubbing a knight. But Nimoy didn't care for this. Previous episodes had already established that Vulcans are touch telepaths. Therefore, a touch on the shoulders would be an invasion of privacy. Instead, Nimoy drew upon his own Jewish background to suggest the now-familiar salute. Back in the 1960s, hippies who watched "Amok Time" thought the salute was a variation of the two-fingered peace sign. But we Jews knew better. The Vulcan salute came not from protest marches, but from the pulpit of Nimoy's childhood synagogue.


The Vulcan greeting is based upon a blessing gesture used by the kohanim (koe-hah-NEEM) during the worship service. The kohanim are the genealogical descendants of the Jewish priests who served in the Jerusalem Temple. Modern Jews no longer have priests leading services as in ancient times, nor do we have animal sacrifices anymore. (Yes, people really do ask about that!) The sacrificial system ended with the destruction of the Temple by the Romans in the year 70. C.E. However, a remnant of the Temple service lives on in the "kohane blessing" ritual (duchenen in Yiddish) that is performed on certain holy days.

The actual blessing is done with both arms held horizontally in front, at shoulder level, with hands touching, to form the Hebrew letter "shin." This stands for the Hebrew word for "Shaddai", meaning "Almighty [God]." Nimoy modified this gesture into one hand held upright, making it more like a salute. So, technically, the Vulcan greeting is not the same thing as the ceremonial Jewish blessing. Still, the resemblance is close enough to evoke instant recognition among knowledgeable Jews.

During the synagogue service, the worshippers are not supposed to look at the kohanim while the blessing is being given. The reason for this is to focus our attention on the words of the prayer itself, rather than on the personalities of the kohanim. The kohanim are merely the channels, not the source, of the blessing, which comes from God. Unfortunately, all sorts of silly superstitions have arisen about this ritual, such as "Don't look at the kohanim, or you'll go blind!" and other nonsense. The real reason is simply to focus on receiving blessings directly from God, not from human beings.

Like most Jewish children, young Leonard Nimoy could not contain his curiosity about what the kohanim were really doing up there in front of the congregation. He writes:
"The special moment when the Kohanim blessed the assembly moved me deeply, for it possessed a great sense of magic and theatricality... I had heard that this indwelling Spirit of God was too powerful, too beautiful, too awesome for any mortal to look upon and survive, and so I obediently covered my face with my hands. But of course, I had to peek." (From his autobiography, I am Spock.) Leonard survived his peeking unscathed, and saw the kohanim extending their fingers in the mystical "shin" gesture. That magical moment remained with him for life, and was there to draw upon years later, when he invented the Vulcan salute.

Did Gene Roddenberry know, at the time of filming, that the Vulcan salute was based on a Jewish ritual? That question remains unanswered. My sense is that he probably didn't, or he would have objected to it, on the grounds of its being too "Judeo-Christian." More likely, he thought it was a weird variation of the peace sign. Certainly, that's how gentile Trekkers saw it for many years. Only much later did Nimoy publicly explain the source of his inspiration.
We should also note that the prohibition against peeking only applies during the actual blessing ritual. The gesture itself is nothing secret. You can see it openly displayed in books and on amulets, jewelry, wall decorations, and gravestones. Contrary to urban legend, Nimoy was not violating any Jewish taboos by using this gesture on Star Trek, especially since he modified it from the original version. I, for one, think it's absolutely wonderful that something so authentically Jewish has become universally recognized as a greeting of peace. More than anything else in Trekdom, the Vulcan salute says to me, "Here there be Jews." It also provides a diplomatic way for me to greet female Trekkers at conventions without shaking hands. (Orthodox Jews do not shake hands with the opposite sex. I suppose that would also hold true for intersexed alien species.)

On the practical end, the ability to make the salute is a bit tricky. Some say it's hereditary, like double-jointedness. (I myself can do it easily.) According to Nimoy's own account, He spent hours practicing it after he saw it in the synagogue. When the time came to use the Vulcan salute on the studio set, there it was, perfectly executed without a hitch. But actress Celia Lovsky, who played T'Pau, had difficulty making the sign. She had to set her fingers in place first, before the cameras rolled, and could only hold it briefly. In later episodes and movies, the irascible Doctor McCoy makes numerous wisecracks about "breaking his fingers" trying give the Vulcan greeting.
In addition to the salute itself, the ceremonial use of "Live long and prosper" and it's lesser-known reply, "Peace and long life," also show a strong Jewish influence. The format is similar to a traditional greeting in Hebrew: "Shalom aleichem" (peace be upon you) and the answer, "Aleichem shalom" (upon you be peace.) Muslims have a similar greeting in Arabic. Once again, we can see a strong parallel between Vulcan and Middle Eastern cultures. In the next chapter, we will further explore how Orthodox Judaism was used by Nimoy as the template for developing his vision of Vulcan society...

(excepted from Jewish Themes in Star Trek by Rabbi Yonassan Gershom. (c) Copyright 2004, 2009 by Yonassan Gershom. All rights reserved.) To order a copy in hardcover, paperback or a download, go to the rabbi's lulu.com homepage.