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Review of The Biblical Clock
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Biblical Clock" by Daniel Friedmann and Dania Sheldon.]
The Biblical Clock is an in-depth exploration of science and the Bible's teachings with regard to the origin of the universe. In a classic way, the book links religion with science, an interesting connection many people have never thought of. The book is non-fiction except for Chapter 10, which is mostly based on biblical prophecies. The authors provide in-depth insights into scientific theories that explain the origin of the earth, as well as how such theories cannot be used to refute religious accounts. Moreover, the authors, Daniel Friedmann and Dania Sheldon have firmly attempted to illustrate untold secrets that link humanity with God.
The author begins by giving an account of his search for the truth about the true origin of the universe and its future. He claims that despite having explored the available scientific information about the universe up to the fourth year of university, the answers to his long-unanswered questions remain enigmatic. He actually says some scientific answers sounded like biblical ones, thus the reason he decided to study religion further. The author subscribes to the discoveries made by Sir Isaac Newton. He says Newton, despite being a great scientist who discovered gravity, acknowledged God’s word of creation and other dogmas, e.g., the End of Times and the rebuilding of the Holy Temple.
The author traces his quest for the truth about the origin of mankind back to the days when he was in high school learning basic science principles. His upbringing in a religious environment gave him a fascinating understanding of creation, which he thought could be revealed through science. The author has a background in Judaism, and thus he relies on Jewish sources to elucidate his arguments. Additionally, the writer delves into the book of Genesis in the bible where he gets a deep understanding of creation, which is according to Christian and Jewish beliefs. Friedmann describes himself as an observant Jew and an engineering physicist. He leveled the ground for both religion and science, saying that both have no solid evidence for their accounts of creation. For example, he says that there is no dichotomy in the calculation of the universe’s age as set by science and religion.
I liked this book because the writer uses different settings to tell his story. The three parts of the book have been written in different places that are known to have a rich history of the bible and religion. The first part has a setting in Acre, a port city in the eastern Mediterranean, the second part is partially written in Jerusalem which is believed to be the origin of religion including Christianity and the last part of the book reflects on how the universe came to be, its setting is back in Acre. The writer has a good command of English and his writings are deep researched with references well cited.
The book has been written in a professional way and edited correctly. Despite the book having insights into all religions, it heavily borrowed from the biblical context, and those from non-Christian backgrounds may find it quite challenging to read. Because of this reason, I will not give it a full rating. I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. There were no serious grammatical errors. The book is a good recommendation for Christians and those who want to identify religion with science.
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The Biblical Clock
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The Biblical Clock is an in-depth exploration of science and the Bible's teachings with regard to the origin of the universe. In a classic way, the book links religion with science, an interesting connection many people have never thought of. The book is non-fiction except for Chapter 10, which is mostly based on biblical prophecies. The authors provide in-depth insights into scientific theories that explain the origin of the earth, as well as how such theories cannot be used to refute religious accounts. Moreover, the authors, Daniel Friedmann and Dania Sheldon have firmly attempted to illustrate untold secrets that link humanity with God.
The author begins by giving an account of his search for the truth about the true origin of the universe and its future. He claims that despite having explored the available scientific information about the universe up to the fourth year of university, the answers to his long-unanswered questions remain enigmatic. He actually says some scientific answers sounded like biblical ones, thus the reason he decided to study religion further. The author subscribes to the discoveries made by Sir Isaac Newton. He says Newton, despite being a great scientist who discovered gravity, acknowledged God’s word of creation and other dogmas, e.g., the End of Times and the rebuilding of the Holy Temple.
The author traces his quest for the truth about the origin of mankind back to the days when he was in high school learning basic science principles. His upbringing in a religious environment gave him a fascinating understanding of creation, which he thought could be revealed through science. The author has a background in Judaism, and thus he relies on Jewish sources to elucidate his arguments. Additionally, the writer delves into the book of Genesis in the bible where he gets a deep understanding of creation, which is according to Christian and Jewish beliefs. Friedmann describes himself as an observant Jew and an engineering physicist. He leveled the ground for both religion and science, saying that both have no solid evidence for their accounts of creation. For example, he says that there is no dichotomy in the calculation of the universe’s age as set by science and religion.
I liked this book because the writer uses different settings to tell his story. The three parts of the book have been written in different places that are known to have a rich history of the bible and religion. The first part has a setting in Acre, a port city in the eastern Mediterranean, the second part is partially written in Jerusalem which is believed to be the origin of religion including Christianity and the last part of the book reflects on how the universe came to be, its setting is back in Acre. The writer has a good command of English and his writings are deep researched with references well cited.
The book has been written in a professional way and edited correctly. Despite the book having insights into all religions, it heavily borrowed from the biblical context, and those from non-Christian backgrounds may find it quite challenging to read. Because of this reason, I will not give it a full rating. I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. There were no serious grammatical errors. The book is a good recommendation for Christians and those who want to identify religion with science.
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The Biblical Clock
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