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Paul Wallis shared that he has been a preacher for over 30 years, teaching and studying the Book of Genesis extensively in churches worldwide. He has also trained pastors in text interpretation, emphasizing that the biblical narratives are not about deities but rather about powerful beings, including the “sky people.” He drew connections between the Bible’s stories and ancient Sumerian, Babylonian, Assyrian, and Akkadian narratives, suggesting that some figures, such as the Anunnaki and Elohim, could be described as extraterrestrial beings (ETs) in modern terms.
References to Extraterrestrial Encounters in the New Testament
Wallis identified five key events in the New Testament where extraterrestrial contact might be inferred:
- The Annunciation: The angel informs Mary that she will conceive a child despite her virginity.
- The Epiphany: The Magi are guided by a light to visit the infant Jesus.
- The Ascension: Jesus ascends into the sky after his resurrection.
- Paul’s Vision: In 2 Corinthians 12, Paul describes being taken to the “third heaven.”
- Revelation of John: The vision of the New Jerusalem, a cube-shaped structure descending from the sky.
The Annunciation
In the Gospel of Luke, Mary’s encounter with an angel and her subsequent conception is described as an anomalous pregnancy. Wallis noted the parallels between Mary’s story and the experience of her cousin Elizabeth, who conceived under similarly unusual circumstances despite being postmenopausal.
He linked these stories to the Old Testament narrative of Abraham and Sarah, who also experienced an anomalous pregnancy after an encounter with nonhuman beings. Wallis argued that such narratives echo global traditions, including stories of divine or otherworldly conception from Eastern traditions (e.g., Laozi, Vipassī Buddha, and the Yellow Emperor). He highlighted how Renaissance art, like Carlo Crivelli’s depiction of the Annunciation, incorporates imagery suggestive of advanced technology, such as beams of light emanating from the sky.
The Epiphany
Matthew’s Gospel describes the Magi following a “star” (aster) to locate Jesus. Wallis questioned the traditional interpretation of this light as a celestial body, arguing that its precise movement suggests it was closer to the ground and under intelligent control. He proposed it could represent advanced technology, akin to a modern UFO.
The narrative mirrors elements of Moses’s story, such as the Slaughter of the Innocents and a period of refuge in Egypt, suggesting that Matthew may have used established tropes to draw theological parallels.
The Ascension
The account in Luke-Acts describes Jesus ascending into the sky and disappearing into the clouds. Wallis compared this event to Elijah’s ascension in a fiery chariot, suggesting that both narratives could be interpreted as involving advanced technology. He noted that Greco-Roman readers might view the story as a depiction of apotheosis, where a mortal becomes divine.
Paul’s Vision
In 2 Corinthians 12, Paul describes being taken to the “third heaven” and witnessing indescribable phenomena. Wallis suggested this could be interpreted as an astral travel or abduction experience. He drew comparisons with similar events in the Hebrew scriptures involving figures like Enoch, Elijah, and Ezekiel.
The Revelation of John
The Book of Revelation describes the New Jerusalem as a cube-shaped structure descending from the sky, equipped with resources to sustain life and artificial light. Wallis interpreted this as a potential vision of a spacecraft or “mothership” capable of supporting a breakaway civilization.
John’s description of stars falling, the sky rolling back, and the emergence of a new heaven and earth could be understood in modern terms as traveling through a wormhole or portal. Wallis likened these visions to Ezekiel’s descriptions of a craft with advanced technology, including rotor-like wheels, which inspired modern engineering designs.
Global Themes and Connections
Wallis highlighted recurring themes in stories from diverse cultures, such as artificial insemination, anomalous pregnancies, encounters with light, and interactions with advanced beings. He argued that these motifs appear in biblical narratives and global traditions, from Mesopotamian Anunnaki legends to Norse and Celtic myths.
He suggested that the New Testament authors used these tropes to present Jesus as a divine figure, resonating with Greco-Roman and other cultural expectations. Modern reinterpretations using contemporary language (e.g., “close encounters” or “advanced technology”) provide new perspectives but do not necessarily affirm the historicity of these events.
Conclusion
Wallis proposed that biblical narratives reflect a global tradition of stories involving advanced beings and anomalous events. He concluded that while these stories may serve theological purposes, they also invite questions about humanity’s ancient interactions with otherworldly entities.
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