The authors argue that the "Ancient of Days" described in the Zohar (a Jewish Kabbalistic text) was actually a of extraterrestrial origin.
The book includes detailed technical illustrations and a publicity model designed by Martin Riches to show how such a machine could physically function. Critical Reception
The book is a staple of the "ancient aliens" genre, following the style of Erich von Däniken. The manna machine
Sassoon and Dale, both engineers, treated the Zohar as an rather than a religious text.
They hypothesize the machine cultured a hardy form of chlorella algae to produce a nutritious "single-cell protein". The authors argue that the "Ancient of Days"
While praised for its creative engineering logic, it was famously featured in New Scientist on April Fools' Day , highlighting its status as an imaginative fringe theory rather than mainstream science.
The book suggests a nuclear reactor powered the device and was likely housed within the Ark of the Covenant , explaining the Ark's dangerous "holy" power. Sassoon and Dale, both engineers, treated the Zohar
It remains a cult classic for those interested in alternative history and biblical mysteries, though physical copies are often rare and expensive on retailers like Amazon UK .