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Review by Nferdi20 -- Mysteries Of the First Instant
[Following is a volunteer review of "Mysteries Of the First Instant" by Daniel Friedmann.]
The authors of The Mysteries Of the First Instant and four other interesting books about Cosmology and biblical interpretations, Daniel Friedmann and Dania Sheldon do it again. In Friedmann's newest book, he discusses with his nephew, Seb, while on vacation what he thinks happened right before the Big Bang. The author supports and accomplishes this with examples from his works and other world-renowned scientists, science literature, quantum mechanics, physics laws, and biblical interpretations from the Torah.
I enjoyed the book because it reads like a fiction novel, except the facts are real and far more fascinating. The book's narration is refreshing because the author shares his knowledge and findings with his teenage nephew over several casual conversations. Together they explore abstract ideas, scientific theories, and illustrations. However, I was not too fond of the repeated use of unnecessary recapitulation of information throughout the chapters. On the other hand, the author's use of metaphors and analogies, such as blueprints and Lego blocks, to understand the elementary particles or building units of the universe is brilliant. The book's organization is also flawless for revealing how scientists have utilized all available scientific methods and mathematical mechanics to solve the mystery of the moment before creation to reach a point where they cannot go any further. The author then investigates what the Torah says, particularly the book of Genesis of the first instance before creation, which unequivocally hints to God. Lastly, the illustrative tables, diagrams, and glossary provided as additional support are invaluable and worth preserving for future reference, especially for science teachers like me.
In general, the book is appealing because the author reveals the story in simple everyday language. Anyone, regardless of education or background, can appreciate the story. However, the readers who will thoroughly enjoy the book are those who have always been interested in science but could never get past the mundane pace and overload of professional jargon. This text reads like a beautifully written novel which hooks readers in the first few paragraphs making it challenging to set down. The author's unique writing style and fact-finding strategy to solve a cosmic mystery are like another well-written nonfiction novel I recently read, The Hot Zone by Richard Preston. Both nonfiction books are true stories based on science and are entertaining and informative because the characters and settings are vibrant. The dialogue between the characters as they work together to resolve a scientific challenge makes the story's plot realistic and educational.
Overall, the book is superbly written, carefully researched, and each chapter's visuals are excellent resources worth the book's price. If you enjoyed the author's previous book, The Biblical Clock, which explores what happened after the Big Bang, you will probably like this book even more. Whether you believe in God or not, whether you think science has all the answers or not, this story will illustrate without a doubt that supernatural energy does exist. A power that designed and created the universe, time, and space and what came before. According to the Torah, before the cosmic explosion, God emanated all the building materials needed for the universe and the physical world from nothing. In other words, what God did is perfect perfection which humans are not capable of understanding or explanation. I, therefore, rate this book four out of four stars not only because the book is professionally edited but for the unique and balanced approach in attempting to unravel the mystery of the first moment before the formation of the universe in easy-to-understand conversations.
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Mysteries Of the First Instant
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The authors of The Mysteries Of the First Instant and four other interesting books about Cosmology and biblical interpretations, Daniel Friedmann and Dania Sheldon do it again. In Friedmann's newest book, he discusses with his nephew, Seb, while on vacation what he thinks happened right before the Big Bang. The author supports and accomplishes this with examples from his works and other world-renowned scientists, science literature, quantum mechanics, physics laws, and biblical interpretations from the Torah.
I enjoyed the book because it reads like a fiction novel, except the facts are real and far more fascinating. The book's narration is refreshing because the author shares his knowledge and findings with his teenage nephew over several casual conversations. Together they explore abstract ideas, scientific theories, and illustrations. However, I was not too fond of the repeated use of unnecessary recapitulation of information throughout the chapters. On the other hand, the author's use of metaphors and analogies, such as blueprints and Lego blocks, to understand the elementary particles or building units of the universe is brilliant. The book's organization is also flawless for revealing how scientists have utilized all available scientific methods and mathematical mechanics to solve the mystery of the moment before creation to reach a point where they cannot go any further. The author then investigates what the Torah says, particularly the book of Genesis of the first instance before creation, which unequivocally hints to God. Lastly, the illustrative tables, diagrams, and glossary provided as additional support are invaluable and worth preserving for future reference, especially for science teachers like me.
In general, the book is appealing because the author reveals the story in simple everyday language. Anyone, regardless of education or background, can appreciate the story. However, the readers who will thoroughly enjoy the book are those who have always been interested in science but could never get past the mundane pace and overload of professional jargon. This text reads like a beautifully written novel which hooks readers in the first few paragraphs making it challenging to set down. The author's unique writing style and fact-finding strategy to solve a cosmic mystery are like another well-written nonfiction novel I recently read, The Hot Zone by Richard Preston. Both nonfiction books are true stories based on science and are entertaining and informative because the characters and settings are vibrant. The dialogue between the characters as they work together to resolve a scientific challenge makes the story's plot realistic and educational.
Overall, the book is superbly written, carefully researched, and each chapter's visuals are excellent resources worth the book's price. If you enjoyed the author's previous book, The Biblical Clock, which explores what happened after the Big Bang, you will probably like this book even more. Whether you believe in God or not, whether you think science has all the answers or not, this story will illustrate without a doubt that supernatural energy does exist. A power that designed and created the universe, time, and space and what came before. According to the Torah, before the cosmic explosion, God emanated all the building materials needed for the universe and the physical world from nothing. In other words, what God did is perfect perfection which humans are not capable of understanding or explanation. I, therefore, rate this book four out of four stars not only because the book is professionally edited but for the unique and balanced approach in attempting to unravel the mystery of the first moment before the formation of the universe in easy-to-understand conversations.
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Mysteries Of the First Instant
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