Review by Eriny Youssef -- Mysteries Of the First Instant
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Review by Eriny Youssef -- Mysteries Of the First Instant
[Following is a volunteer review of "Mysteries Of the First Instant" by Daniel Friedmann.]
Mysteries Of the First Instant by Daniel Friedmann studies the theories related to the beginning of the universe. Following the author's educational background, the book is mainly based on Jewish sources. Nonetheless, it is suitable for people of all religious beliefs to read. The author states that there is no need for a background in cosmology or biblical studies to understand the book. As someone who read it, I find that to be true.
The book comprises two parts. The first part is a narrative that discusses the scientific approach and the biblical approach to explaining the nature of the universe. This part also covers what science has to say about the creation of the universe and what the Torah has to say about the same topic. The first part is summarized in a chapter that compares both approaches and draws parallels between them. The second part includes standalone chapters that cover topics that remain a mystery to us. Unlike those in the first part, those chapters are independent, but they are arranged to follow a logical progression.
There are many things that I liked about this book. I loved the unique interpretation of the universe's building blocks and the analogy to Lego that was used. It made understanding the following explanations a lot easier. I appreciated that the summary of the first part
preceded the second one. It was massively needed before embarking on a new discussion.
Part two was exceptionally impressive. It provided the reader with clear titles of the topics to be discussed. That way, they can browse topics as they wish and read the sections that interest them.
There's nothing I disliked about Mysteries Of the First Instant. However, the first part of the book was written in the form of a dialogue. Dan and Seb were enjoying their days surfing, eating, and chatting. Through their conversations, the content is delivered to the reader. While this gives a friendly vibe to the extremely scientific and complex topic, the dialogues felt forced at times.
I recommend this book to anyone interested in knowing more about the beginning of the universe. The Big Bang theory, primordial environments, elementary particles, biblical theories, the significance of the Hebrew alphabet, time, and God are all topics discussed in the book. Also, if you are an unmotivated scientist, this book can give you a boost as it explores science from a very attractive angle. I wouldn't recommend it for those who aren't comfortable with scientific content or scripture-based studies.
I give Mysteries Of the First Instant 4 out of 4 stars. The text is well written and exceptionally edited. This book will broaden your mind and encourage a lot of questions. Fortunately, the book is part of a series called "Origins Series." This means further reading is available for those raised questions to be answered.
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Mysteries Of the First Instant by Daniel Friedmann studies the theories related to the beginning of the universe. Following the author's educational background, the book is mainly based on Jewish sources. Nonetheless, it is suitable for people of all religious beliefs to read. The author states that there is no need for a background in cosmology or biblical studies to understand the book. As someone who read it, I find that to be true.
The book comprises two parts. The first part is a narrative that discusses the scientific approach and the biblical approach to explaining the nature of the universe. This part also covers what science has to say about the creation of the universe and what the Torah has to say about the same topic. The first part is summarized in a chapter that compares both approaches and draws parallels between them. The second part includes standalone chapters that cover topics that remain a mystery to us. Unlike those in the first part, those chapters are independent, but they are arranged to follow a logical progression.
There are many things that I liked about this book. I loved the unique interpretation of the universe's building blocks and the analogy to Lego that was used. It made understanding the following explanations a lot easier. I appreciated that the summary of the first part
preceded the second one. It was massively needed before embarking on a new discussion.
Part two was exceptionally impressive. It provided the reader with clear titles of the topics to be discussed. That way, they can browse topics as they wish and read the sections that interest them.
There's nothing I disliked about Mysteries Of the First Instant. However, the first part of the book was written in the form of a dialogue. Dan and Seb were enjoying their days surfing, eating, and chatting. Through their conversations, the content is delivered to the reader. While this gives a friendly vibe to the extremely scientific and complex topic, the dialogues felt forced at times.
I recommend this book to anyone interested in knowing more about the beginning of the universe. The Big Bang theory, primordial environments, elementary particles, biblical theories, the significance of the Hebrew alphabet, time, and God are all topics discussed in the book. Also, if you are an unmotivated scientist, this book can give you a boost as it explores science from a very attractive angle. I wouldn't recommend it for those who aren't comfortable with scientific content or scripture-based studies.
I give Mysteries Of the First Instant 4 out of 4 stars. The text is well written and exceptionally edited. This book will broaden your mind and encourage a lot of questions. Fortunately, the book is part of a series called "Origins Series." This means further reading is available for those raised questions to be answered.
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Mysteries Of the First Instant
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