Review by B Creech -- The Biblical Clock

[Brenda Creech]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Biblical Clock" by Daniel Friedmann and Dania Sheldon.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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How old is the Universe? How old is the earth? How long has there been life on earth? What are the signs of the end of days? These are the age-old questions addressed in the chapters of the book The Biblical Clock: The Untold Secrets Linking the Universe and Humanity with God's Plan by Daniel Friedman and Dania Sheldon. For the past 800 years, men have tried to find answers to these questions. Through the study of the Genesis account of creation, and scientific calculations and research, Daniel Friedman's goal is to find the answer to the "science-scripture impasse" regarding these questions.

The Biblical Clock is written in three parts with part one focusing on "Beginnings and Timelines," by comparing scripture from the Genesis account of creation with the scientific account of the "Big Bang Theory." Part two covers the topic of "The End Of Days," highlighted by a fictitious story of how the authors' believe events 'could' happen. Part three, entitled "Beyond The Timelines," goes back to the beginning, reviewing how it all began and explaining how it all will end. Interwoven throughout the book are calculations and charts, showing various aspects of how Biblical creation and science are very closely related to estimating the age of the universe. Each chapter, (except chapter 10), begins with a personalized narration, followed by scientific evidence, taking the reader back through the theories of ancient times, and reviews how those theories compared with today's scientific findings. The personalized narrations help bring sages and scholars such as Sir Isaac Newton, Rabbi Isaac Luria, Phillip Henry Gosse, and others, to life for the reader.

The authors' map out a fascinating timeline which explains how the 6 days of creation, (from the book of Genesis), coincides with the Christian belief there will be 6,000 years from the creation of man to the end of days. The theoretical consensus is: the earth and the universe are billions of years old, while humanity has existed for less than 6,000 years. The scientific resources of this theory are a combination of research from the past 800 years, up to, and including current times. Although I do not agree with everything in the book, the information taken from both scripture and scientific analysis gives merit to many of the facts. The authors' have done an excellent job of ensuring the reader's understanding by the use of scientific calculations, charts, scripture, and pictures. There is a glossary of terms at the end for reader reference, as well as a detailed list of sources used in the research and writing of The Biblical Clock by Daniel Friedman and Dania Sheldon.

Overall I found this book a fascinating and informative read! What I liked most was the narrations at the beginning of each chapter. I feel they help hold the reader's attention, and put a unique spin on an intricate topic. Chapter 10, the fictional story of how the end of days 'could' happen, was my favorite chapter. What I disliked most were the complicated mathematical equations! This in no way is a reflection on the authors, it is simply that I, personally, found them complicated!

I found The Biblical Clock: The Untold Secrets Linking the Universe and Humanity with God's Plan by Daniel Friedman and Dania Sheldon to be extremely well-edited. I found no typographical or grammatical errors. I am pleased to give this book 4 out of 4 stars.

I recommend The Biblical Clock to anyone who is interested in the age of the universe, and the biblical and scientific theories behind it. Also, anyone who has unanswered questions about the creation and the end of days may find answers within the pages of this well-written book! Many of my own questions were certainly answered!

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[Chrystal Oaks]

It sounds like the authors did a great job presenting their views and made it understandable, minus the math equations. I look forward to reading this book. Thanks for the informative review!

[maggi3]

I like that the authors were able to combine religion and science. There’s a few sections of this book that I’m interested in, but overall it seems a bit too complicated. I don’t know how much of it I would actually understand, but I’m glad it’s able to help people answer these big questions. Thanks for the review!

[Etienneza]

A challenging duo ,combining the two pathways of thought.
An admirable achievement! Well done with BOTD.

[Dylan921]

Thank you for your interesting review. But I’ll pass on this book.

[Aan Granados]

I hope that my questions will be answered by this book too. This book sounds informative. Thanks for your review.

[Diana Lowery]

I found your review because this book came up on the first ten. I enjoyed your honest evaluation. I am happy that the author included some narrative, but I would not have enjoyed the difficult equations.

[Mandibvira]

Thank you for the interesting reviews,am inspired to read this book

[Abiola Ojo]

First and Foremost., this is an interesting story of the universe, earth and humanity. Infact the writer analyze how each part of the book suits him. Right from the scientific research by scientists who come out with various mathematical calculations, observations and different conclusions.

[Jack Ger]

Quite interesting, how an author would decide to bring together the most two contradicting beliefs into an understanding... Citing the works of the previous scientists, authors and philosophers and trying to understand them while at the same time uniting their work into an amicable piece, a real short on the arm. Thanks for the review. A read worth my time

[danny bueno]

This book are quite interesting, its all about the great story of the universe, earth and humanity.

[Ruchi Raina]

The book seems quite fascinating from what I have gathered from your review. The questions answered in the book are what we all have been inquiring about for a long time. Thanks for your review.

[Ilze Herholdt]

Despite not understanding some parts of the book. I enjoyed the science and religion aspects and vies of it.

[Agbovobor2]

Thank you for the interesting reviews,am inspired to read this book