It was recently brought to my attention there was news posted on a hate blogger site of a recent discovery in Sweden of documents that contained some of the unique runes found on the Kensington Rune Stone including the Hooked X! The article written by Magnus Källström reports on the discovery of a 16-page pamphlet and a commemorative wedding plaque that date back to 1864 and 1868 respectively. Both documents were composed by a writing teacher named Eric Ström and contains runes the author of the article calls "Kensington runes." Indeed, both documents do contain some of the unique medieval runic alphabet, or "Futhark", but no where near the entire alphabet. See article here: k-blogg.se/2022/12/11/kensingtonrunorna-kom-fran-timra/
As is typical with Scandinavian scholars I have interacted with over the past 22 years, when it comes to the Kensington Rune Stone (KRS), Källström reveals his negative bias in the second sentence of the article, "Even if I believe that the (Kensington) inscription was not added in 1362 but in the 19th century,..." Instead of being open-minded and objective, this author's analysis is doomed from the start. He also names other Swedish scholars I have dealt with who are borderline fanatical in their attempts to discredit the Kensington inscription, but even their theories are struck down by Källström. Let's start by taking a look at the KRS runes and the alphabets presented in the article. The commemorative wedding plaque is first:
This wedding plague contains a message in runes reportedly crafted by Eric Ström in 1868. The author of the article translated the runes to this: "This commemorate tablet was created during the writing school in Hänstra in the month of April in 1868."
A closer look at the runic message shows the alphabet used is NOT the same as the Kensington inscription as the author claims. In fact, only 10 of the 17 symbols used are in the Kensington inscription. The notable symbol that is found here and on the Kensington stone is the Hooked X. Below the runic message is another message crafted using a Masonic box code suggesting the author, Eric Ström, was likely a Freemason. The author translated this message to this: "Given by the author as a memory, and a reward for a benevolent treatment. By Eric Ström." The runic message on the plaque contains 10 KRS runes of the 17 total used. The most interesting is the Hooked X symbol being used for "a". As interesting as this is, it does not prove anything in regard to the Kensington inscription only that SOME of the medieval KRS runes survived, most likely within secret Masonic and Knights Templar orders, from the 1300s to the 1800s. More on that to come.
It turns out Eric Ström was the author of another 16-page document about the art of writing that contained examples of different writing styles and text types published in 1864. Toward the end of the document was a runic alphabet that is eerily reminiscent of another document mentioned in the article that came forward in 2003 when the Kensington Rune Stone was on display at the History Museum in Stockholm. I was in Sweden at that time and remember all too well when the Larsson Papers came forward and the misguided conclusions the Scandinavian scholars were quick to go public with. But first let's first take a look at the Larsson Papers.
The first sheet contains two runic alphabets. Interestingly, the Swedish text written above the second alphabet that begins with a Hooked X says it was written in the "Secret style." This begs several questions about the origin of the alphabet with must be connected to Freemasonry and the Knights Templar before that. We have a direct connection to both organizations in the newly discovered alphabet coming below. The first alphabet is considered to be a Viking era Futhark, the second is considered to be a later Futhark, possibly medieval. The second alphabet begins with a Hooked X symbol used for the letter "a" but has only 9 of 27 symbols found in the Kensington inscription. Curiously, the page also contains a Masonic box code and a table of Pentadic numbers just like the numbers found on the Kensington Rune Stone and is dated using that numbering system to 1883.
The first of two pages called the "Larsson Papers" was discovered in Sweden in 2003 and is dated using Pentadic Numbers to 1883.
The second sheet of the Larsson Papers contains the same two runic alphabets, the second again was written in the "Secret style." Only this time the second alphabet has only 8 of 27 symbols found in the Kensington inscription. This page also contains a Masonic box code alphabet and the same Pentadic numbering system but is dated 1885.
The second of two pages called the "Larsson Papers" was discovered in Sweden in 2003 and is dated using Pentadic Numbers to 1885.
In my 2009 book, The Hooked X: Key to the Secret History of North America, I argued the discovery of the Larsson Papers with Pentadic numbers and the Hooked X symbol proved the symbols in fact did exist and were not invented by Olof Ohman, who discovered the Kensington Rune Stone on his farm in Minnesota in 1898, as most scholars had claimed for over a century. This new discovery of the marriage plaque and the 'art of writing' runic alphabets that begins with a Hooked X is revealing for a number of reasons, but before we get into that let's take a look at the newly discovered Futhark with another interesting Masonic box code, and a Knights Templar "Pigpen" cipher.
Eric Ström, a writing teacher in Sweden in the mid-to-late 1800s wrote a 16-page document about the art of writing that contained examples of different writing styles and text types published in 1864. It contained a runic alphabet with 14 of 27 symbol being found on the KRS inscription including a Hooked X. It also contained a Masonic box code identical to the Larsson Papers. Most notable is a Knights Templar "Pigpen" cipher that is not found in the Larsson Papers.
This runic alphabet is very similar to the two Larsson Papers' alphabets except this one has 14 of its 27 characters that appear in the Kensington inscription. Here are a few facts: First, it pushes back the earliest known use of the Hooked X in Sweden 19 years from 1883 to 1864. Second, it has 5 more similar symbols than the 1883 Larsson Papers alphabet, and 6 more than the 1885 alphabet. Third, the Masonic box code is the same as both found in the Larsson Papers. Lastly, there is a very telling addition to the most recently discovered and oldest of the three documents with runic alphabets. Below the Masonic box code is a Knights Templar "Pigpen" cipher not seen in either of the Larsson Papers. Adding more intrigue and a smile to my face came when K
ällstr
öm acknowledges Eric Str
öm had connections to the Knights Templar,
"...where in 1882 he became involved in the local Good Templar Lodge."
I find it quite ironic this newly discovered and mysterious runic alphabet contains the most number of runes yet related to the Kensington inscription, and it is connected to a man who was a member of a Templar order in Sweden in the late 19th Century. Try as the scholars might to put the Kensington Rune Stone to bed as a modern hoax, the evidence that keeps coming forth supports the obvious conclusion it is authentic. These documents are now added to the voluminous pile of factual evidence, in multiple disciplines, that is consistent with the KRS being carved and buried as a Knights Templar land claim in 1362, and is arguably the most important historical artifact ever found in North America.
The Hooked X symbol being used for "a" is found in this secret alphabet was written in an Icelandic manuscript between 1750-1850, and was recently published.
The Hooked X symbol is used for aleph in what is clearly a Hebrew alphabet written in an Icelandic manuscript circa 1700. This suggests a connection to Israel and Jerusalem where we found another example of the Hooked X on the Jesus ossuary.
Carved into the lid of the Jesus ossuary from the Talpiot Tomb is a monogram of two important symbols. One is the Hooked X, and the second, just below the intersection of the X is the Egyptian-style tau cross. The Hebrew aleph (Hooked X) and Aramaic tau symbols likely represent alpha-omega, beginning and end.
Janet Wolter discovered a Hooked X symbol in the most likely of places, Santa Maria de Olival Church in Tomar Portugal. There are 22 Grand Masters of the Portuguese Knights Templar buried inside this church. The church was constructed in the late Twelfth Century.
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Scott a very fascinating and important discovery. Amazing to find a document that uses the Hooked X and is noted as a "secret style" from someone who is a KT and Mason. Quite astounding!!
ReplyDeleteYes, it is quite astounding and consistent with everything we have published to date. This adds one more piece of evidence consistent with the geology of the stone, all aspects of the inscription, the history in the mid 14th, late 19th and early 21st Centuries.
DeleteTry as you might, you have yet to produce a viable example of a hooked X representing the letter A prior to the nineteenth century. Give it up old man. You have proved nothing. In all your shows. In all your papers. Nothing.
ReplyDeleteOld man? Ha! I think I'm doing pretty damn good for a guy who just celebrated his 64th birthday yesterday. Care to go a couple rounds with me tough guy? Ha ha ha!
DeleteAs far as the Hooked X for "a" prior to the 19th Century, let's start with the KRS, the three Spirit Pond Rune Stones, and the Narragansett Rune Stone for starters. We have dozens of other examples soon to be published. One thing you should also understand is the Hooked X can also be a stand alone symbol that represents the true ideology of the Templar tradition that date back to the Egyptians and beyond. We also have many examples of the Hooked X being used in Roman numbers. Despite your opinion, we've actually proven quite a lot. It is your stubborn, unsupported negative bias that deep down makes you miserable; lighten up Francis!
For good measure, I have added three examples of the Hooked X symbol that date prior to 1800. There are many examples in the Icelandic manuscripts I published in my latest book. Merry Christmas Francis...
DeleteYou cannot use the KRS to authenticate the KRS. Period. As for the gibberish of the spirit pond runes and Narragansett stone, you have not proven they appeared prior to the 19th century either. As for your physical challenge, well... there's always a bigger fish. More unwise behavior on your part.
DeleteHow convenient of you to ignore the three examples of the Hooked X symbol that predate circa 1800 including the Yeshua (Jesus) ossuary from the Talpiot Tomb. I would remind you that four Biblical scholars agreed with my interpretation of these carvings.
DeleteAs to the Spirit Pond and Narragansett Rune Stones, you have not proven they are not medieval in origin. In fact, the arced X symbol on the SP Map Stone is only found on a medieval astrolabe that dates to circa 1350.
You're beat dude, and as to the physical challenge, you were a fool to call me an old man in the first place. I take great pride in still being here after 64 years. Two of my three best friends in life, both younger than me, have passed to the celestial lodge above. Embrace old age my friend, it is the gift of a well lived life.
It never surprises me how far people (the "self proscribed" smart ones) will go to prove a point, even to the cliff (lemmings). Known about your work since 2008 (long time) and its amazing how you have proven your research (which they haven't proven), step by step. Reading about paradigmatic shifts and what qualifies as such. Most interesting. You qualify.
ReplyDeleteDavid,
DeleteI appreciate that you can objectively understand the work we've done and see through the debunkers flawed logic driven by negative obsession. The trolls will always be there armed with bias "beliefs" just like Magnus Källström who shoots his arguments in the foot in the second sentence. We'll keep up the good fight until the truth prevails, and it will in this case.
I've followed you very closely since 2009. Originally, I was very fascinated by the KRS and what it's authenticity might mean in terms of history as we know it. Now, 13 years later, I find it difficult to believe a professional man like yourself can keep attempting to bilk the public with a straight face and continue to sleep well at night.
ReplyDeleteYou know darn well this new discovery does more to debunk your claims of authenticity than it does to support them. You also know very well that the "Good Templars" are a temperance organization and totally unrelated to the Masons. You won't tell your fans this because telling the truth would mean less income and celebrity for you. Shame.
L. Evans
L Evans,
DeleteBilk the public? Please explain what you mean. Everything I have ever posted or said in a public forum I believe to be true and backed with science and logic, including this post.
Your statement this discovery debunks the KRS is nonsense. The KRS has already been proven authentic by Newton H. Winchell in 1909 and independently corroborated by my peer-reviewed geological work 20 years ago. The follow-up investigation I performed that has proven it was the ideological descendants of the fugitive Knights Templar order is another fact you choose to ignore in your haste to push a negative, unsupported and bias opinion. Being a member of "Temperance" organization does not mean it wasn't associated with a Masonic order or that Strom was not a member of a Masonic or non Masonic Templar order. In fact, the presence of a Masonic box code and a Templar cipher supports he likely was. Regardless if he was or not, the presence of the Hooked X in the runic alphabet written by Strom again destroys the century-old argument of bias scholars who said the Hooked X symbol, and other never-before-seen runic symbols, never existed. Can you start by acknowledging this opinion was bullshit?
The runic alphabets written in the "Secret style" means they were intentionally hidden by some group, for some reason. It also means they came from something older that could very well date back to medieval times. In fact, the presence of the Hooked X on the KRS proves this statement must be true.
It's simple logic my boy, you should try it!
You're asserting that an alphabet whose only known, documented uses are on the KRS ("discovered" in the late 1800's), the Larsson papers (late 1800's), and now the Strom examples (late 1800's) is somehow 'more' proof that the KRS was created in the 1300's? As far as 'secret style', the style was so secret it was used by Strom on a wedding plaque for all to see? Seems pretty unbelievable if the reader is able to push your excitement aside and think about it. At this point, it's more likely that your research is flawed than it is the KRS is authentic.
DeleteL. Evans
L. Evans or Grimmy, which is it gunner?
DeleteFirst, these mid to late 19th Century alphabets are NOT complete KRS alphabets, not by a long shot OK? Second, the presence of the Hooked X in these papers proves the scholars in both Scandinavia and the US, who asserted the symbol never existed and was somehow proof of a hoax, is not only fatally flawed logic, but simply dead on arrival wrong. Third, the presence of these "secret" alphabets might explain whey they only showed up this late in history. These are all facts, inconvenient for you as they are.
Now, you tell me where my logic is flawed. Type slow so we can all understand...
Challenge accepted:
DeleteReread your own comments and you'll see where your logic is flawed. Here's one: "the scholars in both Scandinavia and the US, who asserted the symbol never existed and was somehow proof of a hoax, is not only fatally flawed logic, but simply dead on arrival wrong."
Haha! The joke is the symbol still hasn't been shown to have existed prior to the mid to late 1800's as evidenced AGAIN by these new papers. You rail against the bias of scholars while asserting your own bias in twisting contrary evidence to fit your narrative.
You've made some pretty dumb claims that nobody, not even your most loyal fans, can support. A geologist not knowing the difference between a silver ingot and a lead ingot for one. Claiming a contemporary diary anyone can order on Amazon is a medieval relic for another. This claim that 1800's documents prove the KRS was carved in the 1300's rather than when it was found in the 1800's is yet another.
You're a joke, and I personally regret every cent of my hard earned money I've wasted the two books I purchased from you before I knew better. But, I can assure you I won't make the mistake again.
Disappointed,
L. Evans.
L. Evans,
DeleteYour bias against the KRS has blinded you to the point that nothing you say makes any sense. There are numerous examples of the Hooked X symbol prior to 1800 I have examined and published yet you refuse to acknowledge this fact. What contrary evidence have I twisted? The ingot you bring up from the "Pirate Treasure of the Knights Templar" series is something I have never personally seen or had the opportunity to test, so I have no opinion on what it's made of. If you're going to take a personal shot at me, at least get your fact straight OK?
The journal book itself you mention was of course modern, the content written within it is old. Do you understand the difference or do I have to type slower? These newly discovered documents do NOT prove the KRS is medieval, the geological work Winchell did that I independently corroborated proved it. These documents only add to the veracity of who created it, the ideological descendants of the medieval Knights Templar which is Freemasonry, Rosicrucianism, Martinism, etc.
For someone who hates the KRS as much as you profess, why do you spend so much time here, and likely other sites, trying to put the KRS and me down? You remind me of an obsessed, failed PhD geologist who used to work for me I fired and walked out of the building who literally doesn't know the difference between a sedimentary and metamorphic rock, or modern plaster and natural calcite he says makes up the KRS. It's really a pathetic situation and you're going down a similar road dude. Just stop when you're this far behind.
By the way, it's a free country and you don't have to buy any more of my books. I'd rather see them go to open-minded individuals anyway.
Scott, if your work was peer reviewed please show us these peer reviews,,,, you can't because there are none. As a matter of fact none of the scientists and geologists who actually examined the stone have ever agreed with your findings.
DeleteNow you've revealed yourself Harold for the idiot you are. You are the only "scientist" or "geologist" who has disagreed with my findings, but then we know it's solely for personal reasons. You certainly have never presented any factual evidence because there is none. And how could there be since the artifact is genuine.
DeleteYou actually have it all wrong, I'm the one who independently reached the same conclusion as Winchell the KRS was a medieval artifact. Nothing will ever change the facts no matter how badly you'd like to.
Get over yourself, and get a life so you can enjoy the few years you have left.
Winchell may have believed the KRS was authentic, but in his final report he left it up to the linguists who universally concluded it was a 19th century creation. It's always been about the calcite. Winchell concluded that the KRS must have been buried within thirty years of its carving for the runes in calcite to be legible. That was 19th century geology however. What he didn't know, is that the soil would have weathered the calcite runes just as easily underground. Oh yeah, I know where you're going next. You're going to say that the environment where it was buried was alkaline. You don't really know that. It's just your illogic speaking. You know, when you start with a conclusion (that the KRS is authentic) and only accept (or make up) variables that support same. This is not how science works. It's not how logic works. It's how you work.
DeleteHarold,
DeleteYes, Winchell concluded the KRS was genuine based on his geological studies, but left the content of the inscription up to the linguists and runologists who to this very day cannot figure out the secret and sacred runes and other symbols that contain encrypted information only the initiated can decode. That’s what the Templars did back then by the way, we still do it. But then, the “Dotted R” has definitively proven the KRS is medieval all by itself, so that point about the inscription is now moot.
Winchell did not conclude the calcite (or is modern plaster?) had been buried for 30 years based on the calcite. That statement is false.
Yes. I do know the soil at the spot where the KRS was discovered by Olof is alkaline because I tested it. Not difficult to do as you know.
Funny how you are trying to tell me about how science works when you published a “geological” paper in an archaeological publication. You are in no position to criticize my work. Here’s a reminder of that silly attempt to look scientific and instead puked all over yourself: https://scottwolteranswers.blogspot.com/2021/09/an-academic-hit-job-on-kensington-rune.html The peer reviewed commentary and acceptance of my work by academic and professional geologists is how it’s supposed to work. If you were even a little bit qualified, I’d be happy to share them with you as I have with qualified and objective scientists. It was the, “calcite was modern plaster” paper that forever eliminated you from ever being taken seriously. Run along now Harold, and find something else to obsess about.
Scott, this no doubt will shock you, but my name is not "Harold". Might be hard for you to believe, but there is more than just one person out there who think's you're at best an idiot and at worst a fraud.
DeleteL. Evans
L. Evans and/or Harold,
DeleteIt really doesn’t matter if you’re Harold or not. You both are singularly focused on attacking the Kensington Rune Stone and me personally. You also bring zero objectivity, credible information, or civility to the discussion. I suggest you either change your attitude and conduct yourselves with more seriousness and professionalism, or go back to the hate blog where you belong. Otherwise, this is your last comment that gets posted. The choice is yours.
https://www.so-rummet.se/aret-runt/godtemplarorden
ReplyDeleteToo bad Olof Bergström wasn't able to purge his demons. Very sad...
DeleteIf the detractors would just take a moment to review your (& Janet) research, their arguments would just go away. Below is a pic of two people in front of a 14th Century building column (Templar). The 4th pic is the one noted here. http://scottwolteranswers.blogspot.com/2015/01/two-brand-new-medieval-hooked-xs.html
ReplyDeleteDavid,
DeleteThe detractors aren't serious people. Their sole aim is to score points through personal attacks. They have nothing of substance to offer and are driven by negative bias without the least bit of understanding proper scientific method or basic logic. But that's OK, I find their silly musings rather entertaining.
For those who really can't tie the Templars in, maybe the pic above will help as it in the resting place of the 1st grand master of the (wait for it) Portuguese Templars.
DeleteDavid,
DeleteWhich picture are you referring to? If you email one, I'll post it.
Scott,
ReplyDeleteThe truth has been in front of everyone much longer than I've been alive. OG:DOD. To have known of the Ogdoad, someone would have had to have been familiar with the Nag Hamadi Scrolls or the underlying meaning of the Book of John. This is Gnosticism way above the level of your average Templar. This is also likely English. The names of some of the people involved may be encoded within the inscription.
The Carver of the Narragansett Runestone was Resurrecting the Ogdoad to rule over a New Golden Age. A New World. This is Pythagorean Christian Gnosticism in Runic Form!
The North American Baptistry was built no later than 1250. Cartography further pinpoints the date.
Anthony Greb
Anthony,
DeleteThe Newport Tower was constructed in the late 14th Century. This is well documented and will soon be published in a new book. As for Ogdoad, it's an interesting hypothesis and we'll see how it stands up to scrutiny, but you and Patrick Shekleton could very well be right. We'll see!
You must be an absolute f****** moron.
ReplyDeleteThat was a creative response. Only a sniveling coward throws knives in the dark. Go crawl back under the rock you can't identify and leave the KRS to the adults.
DeleteScott, I feel sorry for these morons who keep throwing daggers without a shred of evidence to back their claims. They are obviously not real scientists. I am looking forward to reading your new books!
ReplyDeleteHi Greg, this particular moron has a personal vendetta against me going back 20 years. He's a former disgruntled employee who hates me and the positive attention my work on the Kensington Rune Stone has brought. It is sad, but you know how people are with too much time on their hands and hate in their heart...
ReplyDeleteStay warm my brother!
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ReplyDeletecell 763-337-4652 in Golden Valley
Hi Wayne, I hope Ruby is doing well. She is a wonderful person I'd love to see again. Best to contact me here: swolter@teamaet.com
DeleteScott,
ReplyDeleteYou should and probably do know that Anthony "Greb" posts often on the hate blog. Mostly lies about his personal history and claims that his cellphone camera can find things that everyone else missed. You treat him and Shekleton with far more respect than they deserve.
It's always entertaining to see you challenge your correspondents to throw down. Super imaginary, bro.
The idea that anything that argues against the KSR being authentic actually argues FOR it being authentic is as Bill O'Reilly used to say "Ludacriss". I've read Winchell's book (have you?) and you are way overselling his conclusions.
Soft Booboo,
DeleteYes, I have read Winchell's book, and his 76-page report on the Kensington Rune Stone, and hundreds of pages of his notes, letters, etc. He was emphatic about the authenticity primarily based on his geological work, and by his analysis of the runes and language during his time working with Hjalmar Holand thru 1911 when Holand traveled to Scandinavia.
I disagree that I am overselling his conclusions, but that's fine. We can agree to disagree on that point. I would invite you to read my book, "The Kensington Rune Stone: Compelling New Evidence." I do a deep dive into Winchell's work I think will prompt you to rethink his contributions and conclusions.
Soft BoobooDecember 30, 2022 at 2:27 AM
DeleteScott,
"You should and probably do know that Anthony "Greb" posts often on the hate blog."
Please define "often". Mostly see posts from the same handful of people who've been perpetually turgid for Scott going on at least 15 years I'm aware of. One of whom is a former fired employee with an ax to grind. Nice random sampling of the population.
"Mostly lies about his personal history and claims that his cellphone camera can find things that everyone else missed."
Please inform the readers what Anthony has allegedly lied about? He's just as searchable as everyone else. The only thing that comes up is his Academia page. He's not the physical therapist. I called and asked plus the picture doesn't match up.
"You treat him and Shekleton with far more respect than they deserve"
You'll have to take that up with the people keeping them in the top 0.5% on Academia dot edu.
Sincerely,
A North Lawrence River Rat
"SOFT BOOBOO (KENT)
ReplyDelete1/13/2023 09:54:21 pm"
"I'm using the name I posted on Wolter's blog with so you and others can follow allow along. - Kent"
Kent is the obnoxious troll putting the "Hate" into every blog post.
Personal attacks and name calling don't further the discussion and trolls like Harold know I won’t post them. So don't bother.
DeleteGodtemplarorden is not in anyway the knights templar, they are a lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars, swedens biggest sobriety organisation.
ReplyDeleteYou are correct about that particular Templar order, there are dozens of "Templar" organizations whose primary focus is charity work. That said, this order obtained (or always had in their archives) documents with rare runes including the Hooked X. This proves the runes scholars for over century who said these runes never existed were wrong.
DeleteIt's simple and significant.