I agree that Jewish and Hebrew scholars are in the best position, at least in theory. However, it obviously depends upon which version of the text is being used. There may well be more than one, and probably some controversy as to which was the original.

There may be some historical controversy about the text I'm discussing, but if there is, that is the question that should be addressed.

As for rigour and discipline around identifying the meaning of ancient words and analysing all the ancient texts, that is precisely what is claimed for d'Olivet. Best says: “After several years of concentrated study, and comparing it with Samarian, Syriac, Arabic and Ethiopic translations of the same Hebrew text, he was able to produce his stupendous and erudite work, ‘The Hebraic Tongue Restored’ ”. This book contains a complete text of the first ten chapters of Genesis in what is claimed to be the original Hebrew. So, if you are able, it would be interesting to compare that with the Hebrew versions you are describing.

I agree with you about telepathy, now that you have clarified. I'm familiar with Hancock's ideas, although from the book Supernatural rather than Visionary. Also interesting on that theme is Jeremy Narby's The Cosmic Serpent.