David Elkington is an academic, historian, and author specializing in Egyptology and the historical connections between Egypt and Palestine. He is known for his research into ancient civilizations, sacred sites, and early religious traditions, as well as his work on the Jordan Lead Codices, which he explores in The Case for the Jordan Codices, coauthored with others. He has lectured at Oxford and Cambridge Universities and appeared on television programs, including Forbidden History.
Elkington explores the fascinating connections between sound, sacred architecture, Earth’s natural rhythms, and human consciousness. In his work, he examines how ancient sites such as Stonehenge, Newgrange, Machu Picchu, Chartres Cathedral, and the Egyptian and Mexican pyramids may reflect relationships between acoustic resonance, spiritual experience, and religious practice. He also investigates how ancient hero myths, hieroglyphic writing, and sacred traditions may have emerged from humanity’s relationship with these powerful places. His work invites readers to reconsider the role of sound and sacred spaces in the development of religion and human civilization.
David’s Book
Find David’s book at Inner Traditions: https://www.innertraditions.com/books/the-ancient-language-of-sacred-sound
David’s Video
