Review by jeanmtdb -- The Biblical Clock

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[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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Can the six days of creation described in the Bible reconcile with the scientific evidence of billions of years of evolution? The Biblical Clock: The Untold Secrets Linking the Universe and Humanity with God’s Plan by Daniel Friedmann and Dania Sheldon attempts to answer that question. Daniel Friedmann’s religious education is based in Judaism, and so, the book may have a Judaic bias. While earning Professional Engineering and Master of Applied Science degrees, he became interested in answering the question of how creationism and evolution can both be true. Co-author, Dania Sheldon, earned a doctorate in English Language and Literature and has extensive experience in editing, proofreading, and project management among other things. Together they offer readers an educated and convincing answer to that age-old question in an easy-to-understand format.

The book is divided into three parts: Part One: Beginnings and Timelines, Part Two: Endings, and Part Three: Beyond the Timelines. The authors use clues found in many religious texts to uncover the mathematical calculation that explains how a day in the story of Genesis fits into the human calendar in Part One. Part Two uses Biblical accounts and secular history, along with science and mathematical equations, to describe the ongoing relationship between science and religion. Friedmann’s theory is that events unfold throughout history at ordered intervals moving us to the rapture. Part Three is a review of how it all began through how it all ends. The book contains charts and diagrams to visually demonstrate the connection.

I enjoyed the flow of the book. The information is presented through fictional stories, personal dialogue, and scientific evidence. Stories jumping from ancient times to more modern times are especially engaging. Learning more about ancient history, past philosophers and scholars, and more contemporary scientists are fascinating. I am amazed at the amount of research from the Bible, Talmud, Torah, Dead Sea Scrolls, Kabbalah, and other holy texts. Including an extensive glossary, appendices, sources, and endnotes not only provide evidence for the authors’ resolution but help the reader to do further research.

My only issue with the book is the number of characters. There are so many names it is hard to keep track of. Mr. Friedmann makes the complicated mathematical equations easy to understand. The book is not fast to read, but the amount of information and the way it is presented kept my interest. I thought the book would be more like a history book, so I was very pleasantly surprised.

I rate The Biblical Clock: The Untold Secrets Linking the Universe and Humanity with God’s Plan four out of four stars. The unusual format is refreshing and entertaining. It is very well-written and professionally edited. I didn’t find any spelling or grammatical errors.

I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to know more about how the biblical creation account agrees with the scientific explanation of evolution. This book would appeal to young adults through seniors who enjoy Judaic history. This book doesn’t impose the authors’ opinion, but rather provides evidence to form your own opinion. If you have a library, this book should be in it.

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The Biblical Clock
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