Polyteknisk Boghandel

Much has been written about 2012-the year that marks the end of the thirteenth b'aktun, or thirteenth cycle in the Mayan Long Count calendar. Unlike other books on the topic, 13 B'aktun explores the cultural and spiritual significance of 2012 from an authentic Mayan perspective. Gaspar Pedro Gonzlez, a revered Mayan author and intellectual, shares a unique vision of humanity's future that draws on traditional beliefs about creation and the divine purpose of humanity, the Earth, and the universe. Interweaving a fictional dialogue between a contemporary Mayan father and son with insights from modern philosophers, scientists, and religious texts, Gonzlez counters the widespread hype and misinformation surrounding 2012 to present a hopeful plan for moving into the new era. Book jacket.