Paul Solomon
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Paul Solomon was a professed psychic
and seer who claimed to channel
answers to questions asked of him from a metaphysical
"Source", similar to Douglas Cottrell, Andrew Jackson Davis
and Edgar Cayce
. These readings
described subjects such as the former existence of Atlantis
, general health
, future changes to the Earth
, sexuality
, and religion
.
Although Solomon was raised as a devout Baptist
, his readings mention non-Christian teachings. Similar to Cayce, Solomon discusses Akashic records
and reincarnation
, as well as the nature of space, time, and matter
. Solomon created the Fellowship of the Inner Light in 1972, an interfaith
Church with a focus on spirituality
.
Solomon worked as a humanitarian, and also gave lectures about spirituality. After having worked with Mother Teresa
, he founded Dignity International, a human rights
organization. In 1993, he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize
for his work with the enslaved children of Thailand
. He was awarded an honorary Doctorate
from New Seminary for his continued interest and study of the Bible
.
, Arkansas
. His father, Paul, was a Baptist minister, and the family often moved as a result of his father's career. As a child, Paul displayed seemingly paranormal
behavior, which his parents believed to be derived from the devil. He claimed to see auras
, describing them as 'good or bad lights' which surrounded a person, as well as being able to "read" books by placing them against his stomach to "absorb" their contents. At school, Solomon's classmates tested him by writing messages in their books to see if he could recall them. After being informed about these events, Solomon's parents implied that exhibiting paranormal activities was evil
. Feeling guilt
ly about his actions, Solomon attempted suicide by cutting his chest. After having recovered, Solomon pray
ed and experienced a religious vision, which would later factor in his decision to become 'the youngest ordained minister in the Southern Baptist Church' at the age of fifteen.
as well as opening a Prison ministry. In 1963, Solomon's wife left him for another man and took their daughter with her; the couple then divorced. Unable to work as a Baptist minister due to his divorce, Paul worked sporadically, taking on several different jobs. In 1971, Paul became depressed
after his housemates left their shared home and turned to hypnotism to alleviate his depression. Harry Snipes, an acquaintance and amateur hypnotist, hypnotized Paul. Snipes suggested that the responses to his questions during the hypnosis were not Solomon's, but were from another source, or something more powerful than Solomon's own mind. In an attempt to verify Snipes' claim, Solomon traveled to ask his father whether he believed the results of his readings were heretical
. Solomon's father said that he believed the responses were 'of God' and that Solomon's 'life work' was to investigate his supposed contact with the Holy Spirit
.
Paul Solomon when approached by a journalist who suggested that he should use a pseudonym to protect his private life. Paul Solomon was a name received during a reading, which Solomon's "Source" described as meaning "Expositor of Wisdom".
The theory of 'Inner Light Consciousness' was developed by Solomon during this period and was comprised from various things he learned from his readings. He attempted to teach this to other people, but stopped giving readings between 1977 and 1979. Solomon felt that those who received information during his readings were not using the information they received in the correct manner. He also maintained that his readings were not essential, as everyone has the same ability to contact "The Source". Teaching this philosophy gained Solomon interest from the CIA who were interested in his abilities and wished to use them to garner information on the KGB
. The CIA withdrew their request after Solomon suggested that feeling love
towards members of the KGB was an essential component of the endeavor.
problems in 1984. He went into cardiac arrest
three times while staying in hospital and reported an out of body experience on each occasion. During these experiences he reported seeing angel
s and having further contact with "The Source". His health continued to falter until 1990 when he returned to hospital. Solomon attributes his rapid recovery to his affirmation that he wanted to live, and that he recovered from his malady in one day. He spent the last four years of his life working on humanitarian projects as well as teaching, and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize
in 1993 for his help with enslaved children in Thailand
. He was seriously injured while attempting to free an 11 year old slave and died at his home in Virginia Beach on 4 March 1994 after returning from Thailand.
is claimed to have existed as a separate entity to the Pangaea
supercontinent
and, after sinking, fell below the Earth
's tectonic plates
. Atlantean civilization was formed by beings who arrived in inter-dimensional craft, and were more technologically advanced civilization than contemporary man. Supposedly, they harnessed the power of crystal
s to focus light energy
, and possessed flying machines designed for the individual. These machines were propelled through the balancing of the energy and magnetism
generated by the Earth and the Sun
.
"The Great Crystal" was described as central to the Atlantean way of life, and was of an hexagonal shape with appendages which contained magnetic energy. When light passed through the crystal, it created an electro-magnetic power which, through the use of an antenna, could be used as a source of power
. Crystals were also used for spiritual purposes, specifically as a tool to link the two hemispheres of the brain. This 'integrated mind' was able to directly access the Akashic records
. Moreover, crystals also had a medicinal value: the sun's focused rays were refracted through crystals to cast different patterns onto the various diseased or affected areas of the body. The rays would rejuvenate failing cells, reversing the effects of aging. The misuse of crystal power is posited as part of the reason for the destruction of Atlantis. The power derived from crystals was claimed to have been manipulated by 'dark forces' and then used as a weapon. The overpowering of the crystal by hyper-focused energy from the sun caused cataclysmic events such as earthquake
s.
consciousness, a spiritual attunement with the oneness of God
. Although it has been suggested that there have been several figures who have acted with this consciousness, Jesus is described as causing the most significant change in man's thinking. Adam
is presented as the first incarnation of Jesus, a figure who was sent to Earth to free beings who had become trapped within the world of the senses.
is then portrayed as the birth of another person who, similar to Jesus, exemplifies the Christ consciousness. This person, who is referred to as John Peniel, will then cause those already living to elevate to an equal level, enabling them to achieve Christ consciousness. Solomon claims that Peniel is the reincarnation of John the Apostle
and that his purpose is to end the duality
and separation of man. Solomon has also suggested that Peniel will only appear on a global scale when confronted with the figure of the Antichrist
. Confronting this Antichrist figure, he will help to reveal further aspects of Earth
's history, as well as the history of pre-Earth events.
Solomon contends that Peniel is Jewish and lives in the East. As a child, he purportedly referred to himself as the reincarnation of King David. While Solomon uses the name John Peniel, this is not considered his true name. Although it appears he uses the name John, the surname
Peniel was chosen because of its meaning, 'where I met Him face to face.' Presently, however, Peniel does not 'realize his own identity'. Solomon claim's that this will be revealed to him when he helps to open the Hall of Records. John Peniel's rise to international prominence is not given an exact date. Instead, it is posited as happening approximately 7 years after '2nd battle has begun to rage', an event caused by the actions of Israel
, Jordan
, Syria
, Iraq
, and the United States
.
The Hall of Records
is a legend
ary library which is currently inaccessible and is thought to be situated under the Great Sphinx of Giza
. Supposedly, access to the Hall can only be realized when man discovers a way to allow solids to pass through one another, through inter-dimensional travel and the manipulation of spacetime
rather than a literal movement of one solid through another. The Hall is said to contain information accrued by former civilizations on how to harness the natural energy of the Earth, thereby eliminating the need for fossil fuels. As well as housing descriptions of how to use crystals to magnify and implement the suns rays, The Hall is also home to artefacts
from these former civilizations, such as their clothes, instruments, and food. Some of the foodstuffs no longer exist on Earth and are said to contain medicinal value.
The arresting hypothesis underpinning the creation of the device is that factors foreign to the body as germs viruses are only secondary to the condition of the muscular and skeletal system of the body. The readings identified building of calcium and mineral deposits around the joints as a major factor for stress and illness.
The table is not commercially available today, though some tables may still be in use.
Psychic
A psychic is a person who professes an ability to perceive information hidden from the normal senses through extrasensory perception , or is said by others to have such abilities. It is also used to describe theatrical performers who use techniques such as prestidigitation, cold reading, and hot...
and seer who claimed to channel
Mediumship
Mediumship is described as a form of communication with spirits. It is a practice in religious beliefs such as Spiritualism, Spiritism, Espiritismo, Candomblé, Voodoo and Umbanda.- Concept :...
answers to questions asked of him from a metaphysical
Metaphysics
Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy concerned with explaining the fundamental nature of being and the world, although the term is not easily defined. Traditionally, metaphysics attempts to answer two basic questions in the broadest possible terms:...
"Source", similar to Douglas Cottrell, Andrew Jackson Davis
Andrew Jackson Davis
Andrew Jackson Davis , American Spiritualist, was born at Blooming Grove, New York.- Early years :He had little education, though probably much more than he and his friends pretended. In 1843 he heard lectures in Poughkeepsie on animal magnetism, as the phenomena of hypnotism was then termed, and...
and Edgar Cayce
Edgar Cayce
Edgar Cayce was an American psychic who allegedly had the ability to give answers to questions on subjects such as healing or Atlantis while in a hypnotic trance...
. These readings
Divination
Divination is the attempt to gain insight into a question or situation by way of an occultic standardized process or ritual...
described subjects such as the former existence of Atlantis
Atlantis
Atlantis is a legendary island first mentioned in Plato's dialogues Timaeus and Critias, written about 360 BC....
, general health
Health
Health is the level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living being. In humans, it is the general condition of a person's mind, body and spirit, usually meaning to be free from illness, injury or pain...
, future changes to the Earth
Earth
Earth is the third planet from the Sun, and the densest and fifth-largest of the eight planets in the Solar System. It is also the largest of the Solar System's four terrestrial planets...
, sexuality
Human sexuality
Human sexuality is the awareness of gender differences, and the capacity to have erotic experiences and responses. Human sexuality can also be described as the way someone is sexually attracted to another person whether it is to opposite sexes , to the same sex , to either sexes , or not being...
, and religion
Religion
Religion is a collection of cultural systems, belief systems, and worldviews that establishes symbols that relate humanity to spirituality and, sometimes, to moral values. Many religions have narratives, symbols, traditions and sacred histories that are intended to give meaning to life or to...
.
Although Solomon was raised as a devout Baptist
Baptist
Baptists comprise a group of Christian denominations and churches that subscribe to a doctrine that baptism should be performed only for professing believers , and that it must be done by immersion...
, his readings mention non-Christian teachings. Similar to Cayce, Solomon discusses Akashic records
Akashic Records
The akashic records is a term used in theosophy to describe a compendium of mystical knowledge encoded in a non-physical plane of existence. These records are described as containing all knowledge of human experience and the history of the cosmos...
and reincarnation
Reincarnation
Reincarnation best describes the concept where the soul or spirit, after the death of the body, is believed to return to live in a new human body, or, in some traditions, either as a human being, animal or plant...
, as well as the nature of space, time, and matter
Matter
Matter is a general term for the substance of which all physical objects consist. Typically, matter includes atoms and other particles which have mass. A common way of defining matter is as anything that has mass and occupies volume...
. Solomon created the Fellowship of the Inner Light in 1972, an interfaith
Interfaith
The term interfaith dialogue refers to cooperative, constructive and positive interaction between people of different religious traditions and/or spiritual or humanistic beliefs, at both the individual and institutional levels...
Church with a focus on spirituality
Spirituality
Spirituality can refer to an ultimate or an alleged immaterial reality; an inner path enabling a person to discover the essence of his/her being; or the “deepest values and meanings by which people live.” Spiritual practices, including meditation, prayer and contemplation, are intended to develop...
.
Solomon worked as a humanitarian, and also gave lectures about spirituality. After having worked with Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa , born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu , was a Roman Catholic nun of Albanian ethnicity and Indian citizenship, who founded the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, India, in 1950...
, he founded Dignity International, a human rights
Human rights
Human rights are "commonly understood as inalienable fundamental rights to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being." Human rights are thus conceived as universal and egalitarian . These rights may exist as natural rights or as legal rights, in both national...
organization. In 1993, he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize
Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the five Nobel Prizes bequeathed by the Swedish industrialist and inventor Alfred Nobel.-Background:According to Nobel's will, the Peace Prize shall be awarded to the person who...
for his work with the enslaved children of Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
. He was awarded an honorary Doctorate
Doctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
from New Seminary for his continued interest and study of the Bible
Bible
The Bible refers to any one of the collections of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books , their contents and their order vary among denominations...
.
Childhood
Paul Solomon was born William Dove in RogersRogers
-Places:Canada*Rogers Island *Rogers PassUnited States*Rogers, Arkansas*Rogers, California*Rogers, California, alternate name of Muroc, California*Rogers, Minnesota*Rogers, Nebraska*Rogers, Ohio*Rogers, Virginia*Rogers City, Michigan...
, Arkansas
Arkansas
Arkansas is a state located in the southern region of the United States. Its name is an Algonquian name of the Quapaw Indians. Arkansas shares borders with six states , and its eastern border is largely defined by the Mississippi River...
. His father, Paul, was a Baptist minister, and the family often moved as a result of his father's career. As a child, Paul displayed seemingly paranormal
Paranormal
Paranormal is a general term that designates experiences that lie outside "the range of normal experience or scientific explanation" or that indicates phenomena understood to be outside of science's current ability to explain or measure...
behavior, which his parents believed to be derived from the devil. He claimed to see auras
Aura (paranormal)
In parapsychology and many forms of spiritual practice, an aura is a field of subtle, luminous radiation surrounding a person or object . The depiction of such an aura often connotes a person of particular power or holiness. Sometimes, however, it is said that all living things and all objects...
, describing them as 'good or bad lights' which surrounded a person, as well as being able to "read" books by placing them against his stomach to "absorb" their contents. At school, Solomon's classmates tested him by writing messages in their books to see if he could recall them. After being informed about these events, Solomon's parents implied that exhibiting paranormal activities was evil
Evil
Evil is the violation of, or intent to violate, some moral code. Evil is usually seen as the dualistic opposite of good. Definitions of evil vary along with analysis of its root motive causes, however general actions commonly considered evil include: conscious and deliberate wrongdoing,...
. Feeling guilt
Guilt
Guilt is the state of being responsible for the commission of an offense. It is also a cognitive or an emotional experience that occurs when a person realizes or believes—accurately or not—that he or she has violated a moral standard, and bears significant responsibility for that...
ly about his actions, Solomon attempted suicide by cutting his chest. After having recovered, Solomon pray
Pray
Pray may refer to:* Prayer, an active effort to communicate with a deity or spiritIt may also refer to:-Places:Italy* Pray, Piedmont, a comune in the Province of BiellaUnited States* Pray, Wisconsin, an unincorporated community-People:...
ed and experienced a religious vision, which would later factor in his decision to become 'the youngest ordained minister in the Southern Baptist Church' at the age of fifteen.
Marriage, divorce, and hypnotism
After finishing High School, Solomon joined the Army. He married in 1959, and, after leaving the army, enrolled at a Baptist Seminary as a minister. He worked as a preacher throughout TexasTexas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
as well as opening a Prison ministry. In 1963, Solomon's wife left him for another man and took their daughter with her; the couple then divorced. Unable to work as a Baptist minister due to his divorce, Paul worked sporadically, taking on several different jobs. In 1971, Paul became depressed
Depression (mood)
Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person's thoughts, behaviour, feelings and physical well-being. Depressed people may feel sad, anxious, empty, hopeless, helpless, worthless, guilty, irritable, or restless...
after his housemates left their shared home and turned to hypnotism to alleviate his depression. Harry Snipes, an acquaintance and amateur hypnotist, hypnotized Paul. Snipes suggested that the responses to his questions during the hypnosis were not Solomon's, but were from another source, or something more powerful than Solomon's own mind. In an attempt to verify Snipes' claim, Solomon traveled to ask his father whether he believed the results of his readings were heretical
Heresy
Heresy is a controversial or novel change to a system of beliefs, especially a religion, that conflicts with established dogma. It is distinct from apostasy, which is the formal denunciation of one's religion, principles or cause, and blasphemy, which is irreverence toward religion...
. Solomon's father said that he believed the responses were 'of God' and that Solomon's 'life work' was to investigate his supposed contact with the Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit is a term introduced in English translations of the Hebrew Bible, but understood differently in the main Abrahamic religions.While the general concept of a "Spirit" that permeates the cosmos has been used in various religions Holy Spirit is a term introduced in English translations of...
.
Readings and teaching
Solomon and Snipes pursued their hypnotism sessions, although Snipes would leave some time later. Solomon's "Source" told the pair that hypnosis was not necessary, but that he should instead close his eyes, at which point he would be 'guided'. Solomon began using his pseudonymPseudonym
A pseudonym is a name that a person assumes for a particular purpose and that differs from his or her original orthonym...
Paul Solomon when approached by a journalist who suggested that he should use a pseudonym to protect his private life. Paul Solomon was a name received during a reading, which Solomon's "Source" described as meaning "Expositor of Wisdom".
The theory of 'Inner Light Consciousness' was developed by Solomon during this period and was comprised from various things he learned from his readings. He attempted to teach this to other people, but stopped giving readings between 1977 and 1979. Solomon felt that those who received information during his readings were not using the information they received in the correct manner. He also maintained that his readings were not essential, as everyone has the same ability to contact "The Source". Teaching this philosophy gained Solomon interest from the CIA who were interested in his abilities and wished to use them to garner information on the KGB
KGB
The KGB was the commonly used acronym for the . It was the national security agency of the Soviet Union from 1954 until 1991, and was the premier internal security, intelligence, and secret police organization during that time.The State Security Agency of the Republic of Belarus currently uses the...
. The CIA withdrew their request after Solomon suggested that feeling love
Love
Love is an emotion of strong affection and personal attachment. In philosophical context, love is a virtue representing all of human kindness, compassion, and affection. Love is central to many religions, as in the Christian phrase, "God is love" or Agape in the Canonical gospels...
towards members of the KGB was an essential component of the endeavor.
Illness and death
Solomon fell seriously ill with pancreaticPancreas
The pancreas is a gland organ in the digestive and endocrine system of vertebrates. It is both an endocrine gland producing several important hormones, including insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin, as well as a digestive organ, secreting pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes that assist...
problems in 1984. He went into cardiac arrest
Cardiac arrest
Cardiac arrest, is the cessation of normal circulation of the blood due to failure of the heart to contract effectively...
three times while staying in hospital and reported an out of body experience on each occasion. During these experiences he reported seeing angel
Angel
Angels are mythical beings often depicted as messengers of God in the Hebrew and Christian Bibles along with the Quran. The English word angel is derived from the Greek ἄγγελος, a translation of in the Hebrew Bible ; a similar term, ملائكة , is used in the Qur'an...
s and having further contact with "The Source". His health continued to falter until 1990 when he returned to hospital. Solomon attributes his rapid recovery to his affirmation that he wanted to live, and that he recovered from his malady in one day. He spent the last four years of his life working on humanitarian projects as well as teaching, and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize
Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the five Nobel Prizes bequeathed by the Swedish industrialist and inventor Alfred Nobel.-Background:According to Nobel's will, the Peace Prize shall be awarded to the person who...
in 1993 for his help with enslaved children in Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
. He was seriously injured while attempting to free an 11 year old slave and died at his home in Virginia Beach on 4 March 1994 after returning from Thailand.
Themes in Readings
Atlantis
AtlantisAtlantis
Atlantis is a legendary island first mentioned in Plato's dialogues Timaeus and Critias, written about 360 BC....
is claimed to have existed as a separate entity to the Pangaea
Pangaea
Pangaea, Pangæa, or Pangea is hypothesized as a supercontinent that existed during the Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras about 250 million years ago, before the component continents were separated into their current configuration....
supercontinent
Supercontinent
In geology, a supercontinent is a landmass comprising more than one continental core, or craton. The assembly of cratons and accreted terranes that form Eurasia qualifies as a supercontinent today.-History:...
and, after sinking, fell below the Earth
Earth
Earth is the third planet from the Sun, and the densest and fifth-largest of the eight planets in the Solar System. It is also the largest of the Solar System's four terrestrial planets...
's tectonic plates
Tectonic Plates
Tectonic Plates is a 1992 independent Canadian film directed by Peter Mettler. Mettler also wrote the screenplay based on the play by Robert Lepage. The film stars Marie Gignac, Céline Bonnier and Robert Lepage.-Plot summary:...
. Atlantean civilization was formed by beings who arrived in inter-dimensional craft, and were more technologically advanced civilization than contemporary man. Supposedly, they harnessed the power of crystal
Crystal
A crystal or crystalline solid is a solid material whose constituent atoms, molecules, or ions are arranged in an orderly repeating pattern extending in all three spatial dimensions. The scientific study of crystals and crystal formation is known as crystallography...
s to focus light energy
Energy
In physics, energy is an indirectly observed quantity. It is often understood as the ability a physical system has to do work on other physical systems...
, and possessed flying machines designed for the individual. These machines were propelled through the balancing of the energy and magnetism
Magnetism
Magnetism is a property of materials that respond at an atomic or subatomic level to an applied magnetic field. Ferromagnetism is the strongest and most familiar type of magnetism. It is responsible for the behavior of permanent magnets, which produce their own persistent magnetic fields, as well...
generated by the Earth and the Sun
Sun
The Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System. It is almost perfectly spherical and consists of hot plasma interwoven with magnetic fields...
.
"The Great Crystal" was described as central to the Atlantean way of life, and was of an hexagonal shape with appendages which contained magnetic energy. When light passed through the crystal, it created an electro-magnetic power which, through the use of an antenna, could be used as a source of power
Electric power
Electric power is the rate at which electric energy is transferred by an electric circuit. The SI unit of power is the watt.-Circuits:Electric power, like mechanical power, is represented by the letter P in electrical equations...
. Crystals were also used for spiritual purposes, specifically as a tool to link the two hemispheres of the brain. This 'integrated mind' was able to directly access the Akashic records
Akashic Records
The akashic records is a term used in theosophy to describe a compendium of mystical knowledge encoded in a non-physical plane of existence. These records are described as containing all knowledge of human experience and the history of the cosmos...
. Moreover, crystals also had a medicinal value: the sun's focused rays were refracted through crystals to cast different patterns onto the various diseased or affected areas of the body. The rays would rejuvenate failing cells, reversing the effects of aging. The misuse of crystal power is posited as part of the reason for the destruction of Atlantis. The power derived from crystals was claimed to have been manipulated by 'dark forces' and then used as a weapon. The overpowering of the crystal by hyper-focused energy from the sun caused cataclysmic events such as earthquake
Earthquake
An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves. The seismicity, seismism or seismic activity of an area refers to the frequency, type and size of earthquakes experienced over a period of time...
s.
Jesus Christ
Jesus is said to have existed, but was born as a mortal who would later ascertain ChristChrist
Christ is the English term for the Greek meaning "the anointed one". It is a translation of the Hebrew , usually transliterated into English as Messiah or Mashiach...
consciousness, a spiritual attunement with the oneness of God
Pantheism
Pantheism is the view that the Universe and God are identical. Pantheists thus do not believe in a personal, anthropomorphic or creator god. The word derives from the Greek meaning "all" and the Greek meaning "God". As such, Pantheism denotes the idea that "God" is best seen as a process of...
. Although it has been suggested that there have been several figures who have acted with this consciousness, Jesus is described as causing the most significant change in man's thinking. Adam
Adam
Adam is a figure in the Book of Genesis. According to the creation myth of Abrahamic religions, he is the first human. In the Genesis creation narratives, he was created by Yahweh-Elohim , and the first woman, Eve was formed from his rib...
is presented as the first incarnation of Jesus, a figure who was sent to Earth to free beings who had become trapped within the world of the senses.
John Peniel and the Second Coming
Solomon suggests that the second coming of Christ does not only relate to Jesus's return but also to the Christ consciousness which he possessed. The Second ComingSecond Coming
In Christian doctrine, the Second Coming of Christ, the Second Advent, or the Parousia, is the anticipated return of Jesus Christ from Heaven, where he sits at the Right Hand of God, to Earth. This prophecy is found in the canonical gospels and in most Christian and Islamic eschatologies...
is then portrayed as the birth of another person who, similar to Jesus, exemplifies the Christ consciousness. This person, who is referred to as John Peniel, will then cause those already living to elevate to an equal level, enabling them to achieve Christ consciousness. Solomon claims that Peniel is the reincarnation of John the Apostle
John the Apostle
John the Apostle, John the Apostle, John the Apostle, (Aramaic Yoħanna, (c. 6 - c. 100) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He was the son of Zebedee and Salome, and brother of James, another of the Twelve Apostles...
and that his purpose is to end the duality
Dualism
Dualism denotes a state of two parts. The term 'dualism' was originally coined to denote co-eternal binary opposition, a meaning that is preserved in metaphysical and philosophical duality discourse but has been diluted in general or common usages. Dualism can refer to moral dualism, Dualism (from...
and separation of man. Solomon has also suggested that Peniel will only appear on a global scale when confronted with the figure of the Antichrist
Antichrist
The term or title antichrist, in Christian theology, refers to a leader who fulfills Biblical prophecies concerning an adversary of Christ, while resembling him in a deceptive manner...
. Confronting this Antichrist figure, he will help to reveal further aspects of Earth
Earth
Earth is the third planet from the Sun, and the densest and fifth-largest of the eight planets in the Solar System. It is also the largest of the Solar System's four terrestrial planets...
's history, as well as the history of pre-Earth events.
Solomon contends that Peniel is Jewish and lives in the East. As a child, he purportedly referred to himself as the reincarnation of King David. While Solomon uses the name John Peniel, this is not considered his true name. Although it appears he uses the name John, the surname
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
Peniel was chosen because of its meaning, 'where I met Him face to face.' Presently, however, Peniel does not 'realize his own identity'. Solomon claim's that this will be revealed to him when he helps to open the Hall of Records. John Peniel's rise to international prominence is not given an exact date. Instead, it is posited as happening approximately 7 years after '2nd battle has begun to rage', an event caused by the actions of Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
, Jordan
Jordan
Jordan , officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan , Al-Mamlaka al-Urduniyya al-Hashemiyya) is a kingdom on the East Bank of the River Jordan. The country borders Saudi Arabia to the east and south-east, Iraq to the north-east, Syria to the north and the West Bank and Israel to the west, sharing...
, Syria
Syria
Syria , officially the Syrian Arab Republic , is a country in Western Asia, bordering Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the West, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Israel to the southwest....
, Iraq
Iraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
, and the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
Hall of Records
Hall of Records
Hall of Records is a mythical library buried under the Great Sphinx of Giza, which is in the Giza pyramid complex. It is rumoured to house the knowledge of the Egyptians by papyrus scrolls and history of the lost continent of Atlantis, much as the Great Library of Alexandria housed Grecian knowledge...
is a legend
Legend
A legend is a narrative of human actions that are perceived both by teller and listeners to take place within human history and to possess certain qualities that give the tale verisimilitude...
ary library which is currently inaccessible and is thought to be situated under the Great Sphinx of Giza
Great Sphinx of Giza
The Great Sphinx of Giza , commonly referred to as the Sphinx, is a limestone statue of a reclining or couchant sphinx that stands on the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the Nile in Giza, Egypt....
. Supposedly, access to the Hall can only be realized when man discovers a way to allow solids to pass through one another, through inter-dimensional travel and the manipulation of spacetime
Spacetime
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rather than a literal movement of one solid through another. The Hall is said to contain information accrued by former civilizations on how to harness the natural energy of the Earth, thereby eliminating the need for fossil fuels. As well as housing descriptions of how to use crystals to magnify and implement the suns rays, The Hall is also home to artefacts
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from these former civilizations, such as their clothes, instruments, and food. Some of the foodstuffs no longer exist on Earth and are said to contain medicinal value.
The Profound Relaxation Experience (P.R.E.) table
The readings suggested the construction of a table that would use sound as a means for relaxation and healing. Music at the rate of 60 beats per minute such as baroque music at largo tempo for relaxation was suggested. The speakers are placed beneath the mattress of this table, bringing the sound vibrations through the mattress to the body. The vibrations created by the table increase blood circulation and cause the breakup of the crystalline formations which are carried away by the body and eliminated.The arresting hypothesis underpinning the creation of the device is that factors foreign to the body as germs viruses are only secondary to the condition of the muscular and skeletal system of the body. The readings identified building of calcium and mineral deposits around the joints as a major factor for stress and illness.
The table is not commercially available today, though some tables may still be in use.
Similarities with Edgar Cayce
Many similarities have been drawn between Paul Solomon and the earlier psychic Edgar Cayce–- Both were born in the Southern States of (Kentucky and Arkansas) to devout parents.
- Exhibited psychic abilities at an early age, which were viewed with suspicion by their parents.
- Accidentally discovered their ability to give readings through hypnotism, to which they had resorted to resolve physical problems.
- They were advised by the readings to move to Virginia Beach, Virginia, which was indicated as the best place to continue their work on the readings.
- The entity identifying himself as Halaliel has spoken through both of them, notably Reading 3976-15 in Cayce’s readings (Cayce's most famous reading) and Reading 88 in Paul Solomon’s Readings.
- They shared a similar style of readings, many of them starting with: “Yes, we have the body/ people/ Fellowship” and many of them ended with “We are through for now/the present”.
- Dietary advice was along the same lines. For example, tomatoes, Jerusalem artichokes and Atomidine were advised on numerous occasions.
- They agree on their predictions of many future world events such as earthquakes that would destroy major cities in the United States, inundations of large landmasses, the splitting of North America into two parts and the creation of a new race that would herald the dawn of the New Age.