William Branham and the Pyramids - Revision history

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	A full grown person can pull 3,500 lbs or 1.6 tonnes if something is on wheels (the weight of a mini van) as is seen in this video:		A full grown person can pull 3,500 lbs or 1.6 tonnes if something is on wheels (the weight of a mini van) as is seen in this video:
	<~~mediaplayer~~>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A307cfDjXXc</~~mediaplayer~~>		<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A307cfDjXXc</youtube>

	So while it would be very hard, two or three people could pull the 2 tonnes for a small pyramid stone on a tree type rolling system. And 80 people (or less) could likely pull the largest stone. But since they had over 10,000 people, what's the problem with that?		So while it would be very hard, two or three people could pull the 2 tonnes for a small pyramid stone on a tree type rolling system. And 80 people (or less) could likely pull the largest stone. But since they had over 10,000 people, what's the problem with that?

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	William Branham also believed that the '''Egyptians were much more intelligent''' and more advanced than we are today. They had '''atomic power''', which they misused, '''causing the great flood''' which destroyed the earth.		William Branham also believed that the '''Egyptians were much more intelligent''' and more advanced than we are today. They had '''atomic power''', which they misused, '''causing the great flood''' which destroyed the earth.

			Since, as can be seen below, this is not in agreement with known facts from history and archeology, one must ask the question - where did William Branham get this from? Did he simply make it up?

	=Who built the pyramids?=		=Who built the pyramids?=

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	William Branham thought that the ~~pyramid~~ was built by Enoch as a message from God. He also believed that the Great Pyramid of Giza never had a capstone and ~~that~~ this was part of the message that God sent by Enoch to the world.		William Branham thought that '''the Great Pyramid was built by Enoch''' as a message from God. He also believed that the Great Pyramid of Giza never had a capstone(at the top) and this was part of the message that God sent by Enoch to the world (even though it is not in scripture).

	William Branham also believed that the Egyptians were much more intelligent and more advanced than we are today. They had atomic power, which they misused, causing the great flood which destroyed the earth.		William Branham also believed that the '''Egyptians were much more intelligent''' and more advanced than we are today. They had '''atomic power''', which they misused, '''causing the great flood''' which destroyed the earth.

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	And why did William Branham fail to mention the failed pyramid projects? Have you ever heard of the pyramid of Huni (it collapsed) which was built during the reign of Sneferu, the father of Khufu? Were those just dumb Egyptians? What about the Bent Pyramid or the Step Pyramid of Djoser, which was built in stages. These are all examples of human engineering — the Egyptians learned how to build pyramids gradually, trying new techniques and learning from failures. Pyramid engineering evolved through various transitions. The pyramids themselves demonstrate this quite clearly.		And why did William Branham fail to mention the failed pyramid projects? Have you ever heard of the pyramid of Huni (it collapsed) which was built during the reign of Sneferu, the father of Khufu? Were those just dumb Egyptians? What about the Bent Pyramid or the Step Pyramid of Djoser, which was built in stages. These are all examples of human engineering — the Egyptians learned how to build pyramids gradually, trying new techniques and learning from failures. Pyramid engineering evolved through various transitions. The pyramids themselves demonstrate this quite clearly.

	~~To say~~ the Egyptians were smarter than ~~us is just dumb~~. ~~The real stupidity~~ is that William Branham failed to check his facts ~~(surprise!)~~. ~~To compound this nonsense, he then communicated his nonsensical conclusions to thousands of people who thought of him as infallible.~~		There is no support for the statement that the Egyptians were smarter than we are today. It is also astounding that William Branham failed to check his facts and that they are so far from the truth.

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	William Branham said that the Great Pyramid was "''so perfect in the center of the earth, no matter where the sun is, there's never a shadow around it.''" '''This statement is blatantly false.'''		William Branham said that the Great Pyramid was "''so perfect in the center of the earth, no matter where the sun is, there's never a shadow around it.''" '''This statement is blatantly false.'''

			In fact, Thales of Miletus (c. 624 – c.546 BC), a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher and mathematician, measured the height of the pyramids by their shadows at the moment when his own shadow was equal to his height.

	The sides of the Great Pyramid are at 52 degrees. Therefore, if the sun is higher than 52 degrees, the Egyptian pyramids won't cast a shadow. The sun is never directly overhead at summer solstice given that the latitude of the pyramids are at 30 degrees north. The sun is only overhead at 23.5 degrees latitude, the Tropic of Cancer. During the winter months, the pyramids cast a shadow for considerable parts of the day. Even in the summer months, when the pyramids don't cast a shadow during large parts of the day, they still cast a shadow in the early morning and evening.		The sides of the Great Pyramid are at 52 degrees. Therefore, if the sun is higher than 52 degrees, the Egyptian pyramids won't cast a shadow. The sun is never directly overhead at summer solstice given that the latitude of the pyramids are at 30 degrees north. The sun is only overhead at 23.5 degrees latitude, the Tropic of Cancer. During the winter months, the pyramids cast a shadow for considerable parts of the day. Even in the summer months, when the pyramids don't cast a shadow during large parts of the day, they still cast a shadow in the early morning and evening.
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	Interestingly, '''if the Great Pyramid were located in Toronto, Canada''', it would still not cast a shadow on the summer solstice, because the sun is above 52 degrees in Toronto on that date.		Interestingly, '''if the Great Pyramid were located in Toronto, Canada''', it would still not cast a shadow on the summer solstice, because the sun is above 52 degrees in Toronto on that date.

	So again, we find that William Branham was simply wrong on this issue.		So again, we find that William Branham was simply wrong on this issue. He failed to check the facts.

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	Interestingly, '''if the Great Pyramid were located in Toronto, Canada''', it would still not cast a shadow on the summer solstice, because the sun is above 52 degrees in Toronto on that date.		Interestingly, '''if the Great Pyramid were located in Toronto, Canada''', it would still not cast a shadow on the summer solstice, because the sun is above 52 degrees in Toronto on that date.

			So again, we find that William Branham was simply wrong on this issue.

	=Quotes of William Branham=		=Quotes of William Branham=

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	=Did the Great Pyramid ever have a capstone?=		=Did the Great Pyramid ever have a capstone?=

	William Branham taught that the reference to the cornerstone in Psalm 118:22, Matthew 21:42, Mark 12:10, Acts 4:11, and ~~1Peter~~ 2:4 are all references to the fact that the Great Pyramid does not have a capstone.		William Branham taught that the reference to the cornerstone in Psalm 118:22, Matthew 21:42, Mark 12:10, Acts 4:11, and 1 Peter 2:4 are all references to the fact that the Great Pyramid does not have a capstone.

	Peter, speaking before the rulers and elders and scribes in Jerusalem, told them:		Peter, speaking before the rulers and elders and scribes in Jerusalem, told them:
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	The capstone and the limestone casing were removed over the millenia by a combination of earthquakes and looters.<ref>Wikipedia, Great Pyramid of Giza and Pyramidon</ref>		The capstone and the limestone casing were removed over the millenia by a combination of earthquakes and looters.<ref>Wikipedia, Great Pyramid of Giza and Pyramidon</ref>

			We can therefore conclude that William Branham was wrong on two counts: he didn't know what a cornerstone was, and he didn't know his history. So how can his theological conclusions on this issue be correct?

			They can't.

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	William Branham thought that the pyramid was built by Enoch as a message from God. He also believed that the Great Pyramid of Giza never had a capstone and that this was part of the message that God sent by Enoch to the world.		William Branham thought that the pyramid was built by Enoch as a message from God. He also believed that the Great Pyramid of Giza never had a capstone and that this was part of the message that God sent by Enoch to the world.

	William Branham also believed that the Egyptians were much more advanced than ~~modern civilization~~. They had atomic power, which they misused, causing the great flood which destroyed the earth.		William Branham also believed that the Egyptians were much more intelligent and more advanced than we are today. They had atomic power, which they misused, causing the great flood which destroyed the earth.

	=Who built the pyramids?=		=Who built the pyramids?=

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	So while it would be very hard, two or three people could pull the 2 tonnes for a small pyramid stone on a tree type rolling system. And 80 people (or less) could likely pull the largest stone. But since they had over 10,000 people, what's the problem with that?		So while it would be very hard, two or three people could pull the 2 tonnes for a small pyramid stone on a tree type rolling system. And 80 people (or less) could likely pull the largest stone. But since they had over 10,000 people, what's the problem with that?

	The early Greeks had a crane that was able to lift around 20 tons. Today we have cranes that can lift 20,000 tons. So to say that it could never be done even today is, at best, an ignorant statement.		The early Greeks had a crane that was able to lift around 20 tons. Today we have cranes that can lift 20,000 metric tons. So to say that it could never be done even today is, at best, an ignorant statement.

	We could build the Great Pyramid today and it wouldn’t require aliens or technology (from the smart Egyptians) that we do not have today. As impressive as the Great Pyramid is, its engineering problems are known and solvable. Engineers like Jean Pierre Houdin have articulated in detail how the pyramid could have been built without modern machinery.		We could build the Great Pyramid today and it wouldn’t require aliens or technology (from the smart Egyptians) that we do not have today. As impressive as the Great Pyramid is, its engineering problems are known and solvable. Engineers like Jean Pierre Houdin have articulated in detail how the pyramid could have been built without modern machinery.

	And why did William Branham fail to mention the failed pyramid projects~~, such as~~ the pyramid of Huni (it collapsed) which was built during the reign of Sneferu, the father of Khufu? Were those just dumb Egyptians. What about the Bent Pyramid or the Step Pyramid of Djoser, which was built in stages. These are all examples of human engineering — the Egyptians learned how to build pyramids gradually, trying new techniques and learning from failures. Pyramid engineering evolved through various transitions. The pyramids themselves demonstrate this quite clearly. ~~To say they needed alien help~~		And why did William Branham fail to mention the failed pyramid projects? Have you ever heard of the pyramid of Huni (it collapsed) which was built during the reign of Sneferu, the father of Khufu? Were those just dumb Egyptians? What about the Bent Pyramid or the Step Pyramid of Djoser, which was built in stages. These are all examples of human engineering — the Egyptians learned how to build pyramids gradually, trying new techniques and learning from failures. Pyramid engineering evolved through various transitions. The pyramids themselves demonstrate this quite clearly.

	To say the Egyptians were smarter than us is just ~~insulting.~~. The real stupidity is that William Branham failed to check ~~the~~ facts (surprise!). To compound this ~~stupidity~~, he then communicated his ~~ignorant~~ conclusions to thousands of people who thought of him as infallible.		To say the Egyptians were smarter than us is just dumb. The real stupidity is that William Branham failed to check his facts (surprise!). To compound this nonsense, he then communicated his nonsensical conclusions to thousands of people who thought of him as infallible.

	=Did the Great Pyramid ever have a capstone?=		=Did the Great Pyramid ever have a capstone?=

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	:''And they were much better scientists than we have today. Go down in Egypt and look at the pyramids setting in the middle of the earth. No matter where the sun is, there's never… Geographically, it's in the center of the earth. There's never a shadow around it, no matter where the sun is. How'd they do that? And '''these boulders, at least two city blocks high, that weigh a billion tons''', how'd they get them up there? '''Produce something now that'll lift them up there. They can't do it.''' They can't make mummies today, as they did in them days with the body. They can't embalm like they did. None of those things. They were smarter, really than they are today.<ref>William Branham, 53-1111 - Preparation, para. 35</ref>		:''And they were much better scientists than we have today. Go down in Egypt and look at the pyramids setting in the middle of the earth. No matter where the sun is, there's never… Geographically, it's in the center of the earth. '''There's never a shadow around it, no matter where the sun is.''' How'd they do that? And '''these boulders, at least two city blocks high, that weigh a billion tons''', how'd they get them up there? '''Produce something now that'll lift them up there. They can't do it.''' They can't make mummies today, as they did in them days with the body. They can't embalm like they did. None of those things. '''They were smarter, really than they are today.'''<ref>William Branham, 53-1111 - Preparation, para. 35</ref>

	~~So let's start with his first statement~~, ~~which is that~~ the individual stones that were used to make up the pyramids ~~weigh~~ a billion ~~tons~~. ~~This is show wrong by just simply looking up "~~how much do the pyramids weigh~~" in Google.~~		First off, the individual stones that were used to make up the pyramids are not even close to weighing a billion tonnes. Just do this simple internet search: ''how much do the stones in the pyramids weigh?''

	The Great Pyramid weighs ~~somewhere in excess of~~ 6 million tonnes. Wikipedia states:		'''The entire Great Pyramid weighs just over 6 million tonnes and the individual stones weigh anywhere from 2 to 80 tonnes.''' Wikipedia states:

	:''The Great Pyramid consists of an estimated 2.3 million blocks which most believe to have been transported from nearby quarries. The Tura limestone used for the casing was quarried across the river. The largest granite stones in the pyramid, found in the "King's" chamber, weigh 25 to 80 tonnes and were transported from Aswan, more than 800 km (500 mi) away. Traditionally, ancient Egyptians cut stone blocks by hammering into them some wooden wedges, which were then soaked with water. As the water was absorbed, the wedges expanded, causing the rock to crack. Once they were cut, they were carried by boat either up or down the Nile River to the pyramid. It is estimated that 5.5 million tonnes of limestone, 8,000 tonnes of granite (imported from Aswan), and 500,000 tonnes of mortar were used in the construction of the Great Pyramid.		:''The Great Pyramid consists of an estimated 2.3 million blocks which most believe to have been transported from nearby quarries. The Tura limestone used for the casing was quarried across the river. The largest granite stones in the pyramid, found in the "King's" chamber, weigh 25 to 80 tonnes and were transported from Aswan, more than 800 km (500 mi) away. Traditionally, ancient Egyptians cut stone blocks by hammering into them some wooden wedges, which were then soaked with water. As the water was absorbed, the wedges expanded, causing the rock to crack. Once they were cut, they were carried by boat either up or down the Nile River to the pyramid. It is estimated that 5.5 million tonnes of limestone, 8,000 tonnes of granite (imported from Aswan), and 500,000 tonnes of mortar were used in the construction of the Great Pyramid.
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	So while it would be very hard, three ~~or four~~ people could pull the 3 tonnes for a small pyramid stone ~~that is~~ on a tree type rolling system. And 80 people (or less) could likely pull the largest stone. But they had over 10,000 people, so what's the problem?		So while it would be very hard, two or three people could pull the 2 tonnes for a small pyramid stone on a tree type rolling system. And 80 people (or less) could likely pull the largest stone. But since they had over 10,000 people, what's the problem with that?

	~~Lastly, the~~ early Greeks had a crane that was able to lift around 20 tons. Today we have cranes that can lift 20,000 tons. So to say that it could never be done even today is, at best, an ignorant statement.		The early Greeks had a crane that was able to lift around 20 tons. Today we have cranes that can lift 20,000 tons. So to say that it could never be done even today is, at best, an ignorant statement.

	We could build the Great Pyramid today and it wouldn’t require aliens or technology that we do not have today. As impressive as the Great Pyramid is, its engineering problems are known and solvable. Engineers like Jean Pierre Houdin have articulated in detail how the pyramid could have been built without modern machinery.		We could build the Great Pyramid today and it wouldn’t require aliens or technology (from the smart Egyptians) that we do not have today. As impressive as the Great Pyramid is, its engineering problems are known and solvable. Engineers like Jean Pierre Houdin have articulated in detail how the pyramid could have been built without modern machinery.

	And why did William Branham fail to mention the failed pyramid projects, such as the pyramid of Huni (it collapsed) which was built during the reign of Sneferu, the father of Khufu? ~~Maybe,~~ those ~~were~~ dumb ~~Egyptions~~. What about the Bent Pyramid or the Step Pyramid of Djoser, which was built in stages. These are all examples of human engineering — the Egyptians learned how to build pyramids gradually, trying new techniques and learning from failures. Pyramid engineering evolved through various transitions. The pyramids themselves demonstrate this quite clearly. To say they needed alien help		And why did William Branham fail to mention the failed pyramid projects, such as the pyramid of Huni (it collapsed) which was built during the reign of Sneferu, the father of Khufu? Were those just dumb Egyptians. What about the Bent Pyramid or the Step Pyramid of Djoser, which was built in stages. These are all examples of human engineering — the Egyptians learned how to build pyramids gradually, trying new techniques and learning from failures. Pyramid engineering evolved through various transitions. The pyramids themselves demonstrate this quite clearly. To say they needed alien help

	To say the Egyptians were smarter than us is just insulting.. The real stupidity is that William Branham failed to check the facts (surprise!). To compound this stupidity, he then communicated his ignorant conclusions to thousands of people who thought of him as infallible.		To say the Egyptians were smarter than us is just insulting.. The real stupidity is that William Branham failed to check the facts (surprise!). To compound this stupidity, he then communicated his ignorant conclusions to thousands of people who thought of him as infallible.

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	The Pyramid of Menkaure's date of construction is unknown, because Menkaure's reign has not been accurately defined, but it was probably completed in the 26th century BC.		The Pyramid of Menkaure's date of construction is unknown, because Menkaure's reign has not been accurately defined, but it was probably completed in the 26th century BC.

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	So while it would be very hard, three or four people could pull the 3 tonnes for a small pyramid stone that is on a tree type rolling system. And 80 people (or less) could likely pull the largest stone. But they had over 10,000 people, so what's the problem?		So while it would be very hard, three or four people could pull the 3 tonnes for a small pyramid stone that is on a tree type rolling system. And 80 people (or less) could likely pull the largest stone. But they had over 10,000 people, so what's the problem?

	Lastly, the early Greeks had a crane that was able to lift around 20 tons. Today we have cranes that can lift 20,000 tons. So to say that it could never be done even today is, at best, an ignorant statement, and to say the Egyptians were smarter than us is ~~a lie~~. The real stupidity is ~~in not checking out~~ the facts ~~and~~ then ~~communicating that~~ ignorant ~~statement~~ to thousands of people who thought of him as infallible.		Lastly, the early Greeks had a crane that was able to lift around 20 tons. Today we have cranes that can lift 20,000 tons. So to say that it could never be done even today is, at best, an ignorant statement.

			We could build the Great Pyramid today and it wouldn’t require aliens or technology that we do not have today. As impressive as the Great Pyramid is, its engineering problems are known and solvable. Engineers like Jean Pierre Houdin have articulated in detail how the pyramid could have been built without modern machinery.

			And why did William Branham fail to mention the failed pyramid projects, such as the pyramid of Huni (it collapsed) which was built during the reign of Sneferu, the father of Khufu? Maybe, those were dumb Egyptions. What about the Bent Pyramid or the Step Pyramid of Djoser, which was built in stages. These are all examples of human engineering — the Egyptians learned how to build pyramids gradually, trying new techniques and learning from failures. Pyramid engineering evolved through various transitions. The pyramids themselves demonstrate this quite clearly. To say they needed alien help

			To say the Egyptians were smarter than us is just insulting.. The real stupidity is that William Branham failed to check the facts (surprise!). To compound this stupidity, he then communicated his ignorant conclusions to thousands of people who thought of him as infallible.

	=Did the Great Pyramid ever have a capstone?=		=Did the Great Pyramid ever have a capstone?=

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	So let's start with his first statement, which is that the individual stones that were used to make up the pyramids weigh a billion tons. This is show wrong by just simply looking up "how much do the pyramids weigh" in Google.		So let's start with his first statement, which is that the individual stones that were used to make up the pyramids weigh a billion tons. This is show wrong by just simply looking up "how much do the pyramids weigh" in Google.

	~~It says that they biggest one~~ weighs ~~around~~ 6.5 million ~~tons~~. ~~This information~~ was ~~also available at~~ the ~~time he made this statement~~. ~~Each~~ stone in the ~~pyramid weighs~~ around ~~3 tons each~~. A full grown person can pull 3,500 lbs or 1.~~75 tons~~ if something is on wheels (the weight of a mini van) as is seen in this video:		The Great Pyramid weighs somewhere in excess of 6 million tonnes. Wikipedia states:

			:''The Great Pyramid consists of an estimated 2.3 million blocks which most believe to have been transported from nearby quarries. The Tura limestone used for the casing was quarried across the river. The largest granite stones in the pyramid, found in the "King's" chamber, weigh 25 to 80 tonnes and were transported from Aswan, more than 800 km (500 mi) away. Traditionally, ancient Egyptians cut stone blocks by hammering into them some wooden wedges, which were then soaked with water. As the water was absorbed, the wedges expanded, causing the rock to crack. Once they were cut, they were carried by boat either up or down the Nile River to the pyramid. It is estimated that 5.5 million tonnes of limestone, 8,000 tonnes of granite (imported from Aswan), and 500,000 tonnes of mortar were used in the construction of the Great Pyramid.

			A modern construction management study estimated that the total project required an average workforce of 14,567 people, a peak workforce of 40,000 and would have taken around 10 years to complete the Great Pyramid from start to finish.

			A full grown person can pull 3,500 lbs or 1.6 tonnes if something is on wheels (the weight of a mini van) as is seen in this video:
	<mediaplayer>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A307cfDjXXc</mediaplayer>		<mediaplayer>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A307cfDjXXc</mediaplayer>
	So while it would be very hard, two or three people could pull 3 tons or a pyramid stone that is on a tree type rolling system but at the time when the pyramids were being built the Egyptians had over 100,000 slaves and it took around 104 years to build. So if you have 100,000 slaves that means you can pull 33,333 stones. Now take that pulling power over 104 years!!

	Lastly, the early Greeks had a crane that was able to lift around 20 tons. Today we have cranes that can lift 20,000 tons. So to say that it could never be done is, at best, an ignorant statement, and to say the Egyptians were smarter than us is a lie. The stupidity is in not checking out the facts and communicating that ignorant statement to thousands of people.		So while it would be very hard, three or four people could pull the 3 tonnes for a small pyramid stone that is on a tree type rolling system. And 80 people (or less) could likely pull the largest stone. But they had over 10,000 people, so what's the problem?

			Lastly, the early Greeks had a crane that was able to lift around 20 tons. Today we have cranes that can lift 20,000 tons. So to say that it could never be done even today is, at best, an ignorant statement, and to say the Egyptians were smarter than us is a lie. The real stupidity is in not checking out the facts and then communicating that ignorant statement to thousands of people who thought of him as infallible.

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