Stan
Gooch, a writer of Jewish origin, based in Wales, and known
for his study of the evolution and history of the brain,
elucidated upon in several books, is one of the controversial
writers whose research has led him to believe that modem-day
Jews can trace integral components of their heritage to
the famed and mysterious Neanderthal. In his book, The
Dream Culture of the Neanderthals: Guardians of the Ancient
Wisdom, Gooch has expanded upon his theme and is
proud to proclaim the Neanderthals as the ancient forerunners
of today's Jewish people. Gooch's publisher summarizes the
author's findings:
"Contrary
to current theories, Stan Gooch maintains that the Neanderthals
were not destroyed by the younger Cro-Magnon culture but
were incorporated into that culture through interbreeding.
The blending of the disparate influences of the lunar, matriarchal
Neanderthals and the solar, patriarchal Cro-Magnons may
explain the contradictory impulses and influences that have
generated human conflict for millennia. In fact, the author
suggests that the caste system in India may have been constructed
to utilize the strengths of both lunar and solar cultures
and to minimize the conflict between the two. There is evidence
that direct descendants of the moon-worshipping, dream-cultivating
Neanderthal race are still living in Central Asia today.
While their physical descendants may be almost extinct,
the influence of Neanderthal occult wisdom remains strong
and can be found throughout history among witches, kabbalists,
the Knights Templar, Rosicrucians, and even in Christianity
and Judaism.
"Explores
the influence of Neanderthal man on the cultural and biological
development of humanity -- Traces the power of long-held
beliefs and superstitions to the influence of Neanderthal
lunar and dream-based traditions. Offers a compelling vision
of a unified humanity that can benefit from the gifts of
both its Neanderthal and Cro-Magnon ancestors -- Provides
evidence that direct descendants of the Neanderthal race
may very well still be alive in Central Asia.
"A
number of long-standing beliefs and superstitions show how
the ideas that dominated the lives of our ancestors still
have a powerful influence on us today. The disturbing power
attributed to the number thirteen, the positive influence
of the number seven, and the comfort offered by the admonition
'knock wood' all reveal the enduring presence of our most
ancient ancestors: the Neanderthals."
at
the Battle of Cowpens, S. Carolina, 1781