Serie E brev nr 4

Magazine Overview

This issue of BREVCIRKELN, identified as Series E, issue number 'nr', features a cover headline "DEN VISE FRÅN ÖSTERLANDET." (The Wise Man from the East). The primary content revolves around an extraordinary personal experience of a soldier named Mr. Best during his service in North Africa in 1941, and a discussion of theories regarding UFOs and communication with the spirit world.

Mr. Best's Encounter with Sheikh El Ramaddhi

The central narrative recounts an experience Mr. Best had on December 23, 1941, the day before Christmas Eve, while stationed in Tobruk. He was on a journey to Alexandria and decided to take a detour through the desert. His car broke down near Mersa Matruh in complete darkness. While attempting to restart the engine, he felt a presence behind him and discovered an Arab dressed in white clothes standing nearby. Initially drawing his revolver, Mr. Best was disarmed by the Arab's calm demeanor and his greeting, "Peace be with you!" The Arab, who identified himself as a servant of Sheikh El Ramaddhi, invited Mr. Best for coffee.

Mr. Best was taken to a simple, single-story house. Inside, he met Sheikh El Ramaddhi, who made a strong impression on him. The Sheikh welcomed him warmly and offered coffee, suggesting they wait for the clouds to pass and for Mr. Best's car to be fixed. During their conversation, Mr. Best found himself speaking fluent Arabic, a skill he had not possessed before, and felt a sense of peace and calm from the Sheikh's presence. The Sheikh spoke about the world, war, life, and God, and made a specific prediction that Mr. Best would become a great healer, though not in the conventional sense.

As the clouds cleared and the moon shone, the Sheikh informed Mr. Best that his car was ready. Upon leaving, Mr. Best noted the Sheikh's uncanny knowledge of his situation and his predictions. He marked the location on his map to visit again on his return journey.

The Explanation and Subsequent Visit

Two years later, on Christmas Eve 1943, while attending a dinner in Cairo, Mr. Best was prompted to share his desert experience. A young Egyptian student, a member of the Arab-Christian church, listened intently and offered an explanation. He revealed that the building Mr. Best had visited was once the residence of Sheikh El Ramaddhi, but for the past two hundred years, it had been his tomb. The Sheikh was considered a wise man and a revered saint, known for offering hospitality and help to travelers. The student concluded that Mr. Best had spent his Christmas Eve with the spirit of the Sheikh and his servant.

Mr. Best's Arab friends readily accepted this explanation, attributing it to the greater willingness of Eastern cultures to accept such experiences. He also noted that all the Sheikh's predictions, including his future role as a healer, had come true.

UFOs and Communication with the Spirit World

The issue also includes a section discussing theories presented by Friedrich Jürgensen regarding flying saucers. Jürgensen claims that UFOs are essentially "ferries" used by the "dead" to travel to other spheres. He posits that beings from other dimensions, referred to as "our friends on the other side," are eager to connect with humans and assist them, but their ability to intervene is limited by human desire for contact.

Jürgensen's theories extend to the mechanics of UFOs and their effects. He describes how "saucer pilots," who materialize in our space, complain about experiencing the weight and pain of physical bodies. He also explains that hovering UFOs can create a cloud of ionized air, acting as condensation nuclei. Furthermore, UFOs hovering at low altitudes (around 100 meters) can disable car engines by making the air conductive, causing short circuits in electrical systems. Diesel engines, lacking electrical ignition, are less affected.

This theory is linked back to Mr. Best's experience, suggesting his car breakdown was caused by a hovering UFO (tefat). The encounter with the Sheikh is interpreted as a deliberate intervention by these "otherworldly friends" to prepare Mr. Best for his future tasks, including his role as a healer. The text emphasizes the ability of these beings to master the dimension of time, allowing them to foresee future events and plan their interventions accordingly.

Communication and Broadcast Manipulation

Jürgensen also describes how these "friends" can intercept and manipulate radio broadcasts. For instance, when a specific program like the "Ritsch-Ratsch polka" is scheduled to be played by the Vienna Philharmonic, they can block the original broadcast and replace it with their own version, featuring new lyrics composed by Jürgensen and his "daily life." This is achieved by creating a curtain of ionized air, which reflects radio waves on long and medium frequencies, making shortwave transmissions more difficult to block but still susceptible.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the intersection of the physical and spiritual realms, the possibility of communication with entities beyond our normal perception, and the interpretation of unexplained phenomena like UFOs through a spiritual or metaphysical lens. The editorial stance appears to be open to and supportive of these unconventional explanations, presenting them as credible accounts and theories. The author, Ivan Troëng, concludes by suggesting that more could be discussed on this topic and that further meetings might occur.