Review by Mys_Trea -- The Biblical Clock

Mys_Trea · Post by **Mys_Trea** » 11 May 2021, 23:54

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

4 out of 4 stars

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I’m a lover of fiction books. Being whisked off to mystical lands and getting caught up in dangerous romances is usually the thing for me. It is for this reason that I picked up The Biblical Clock rather grudgingly. You see, I have recently decided to strengthen my efforts in broadening my reading tastes. The issue of humanity’s origins, as well as the mysteries of the universe in relation to science and religion, have always been interesting to me. I have wondered if the two are even related, or one simply belongs to either the scientific camp or the religious one. This book endeavors to uncover that, amongst other issues. The notorious ‘End of Days’ is also analyzed quite closely and, according to me, very successfully. My curiosity was piqued and it stayed thus right up until the end of the book. Authors Daniel Friedmann and Dania Sheldon transport us to a myriad of places on a quest to discover these various concepts. We start off at Acres on the eastern Mediterranean to meet a sage who is renowned for his work on the universe’s age. Next, we head off to St. Petersburg, Russia, then the USA, and many other places, all the while, meeting prophets, philosophers, and even mad scientists.

My favorite aspect of this book is how well-written it was. Complex ideas and findings were put together in a clear and concise way. The story of Adam and Eve, for example, is one I have known since childhood. It was, however, broken down so effortlessly in a manner that makes perfect sense and was even more enlightening. There was a perfect timeline from the time God created Adam, right up until he and Eve were banished from the Garden of Eden. I had no time to get bored with the content. It was fast-paced and I was constantly learning and discovering. The book contains pictures, annexures with sources, and links to websites, as well as a glossary. I found this handy, as I fully intend to go back and delve even deeper into the works of some of the awe-inspiring figures that I became acquainted with, such as Isaac ben Samuel of Acre. It was quite obvious that this book was professionally edited. I found no spelling or grammatical errors.

There was nothing not to like about The Biblical Clock, no matter how discerning I tried to be. As I mentioned before, I would not usually read a book of this nature as I tend to steer clear of non-fiction books that I consider to possibly be heavy, boring, or even have ludicrous content. This book proved all my preconceived notions wrong. Lo and behold, I even came across my mystical lands and dangerous romances – only now, they were much better as they were based on true historical events. I gained insight into biblical stories; much more than I had before. Scientific concepts that I had never thought to contemplate were brought forth in a way that was easy for me to understand. One example of this is how the universe’s existence was calculated. Science and religion were woven together to make calculations in a way that was quite intriguing, yet understandable to me. The writers alternate from presenting historical scenarios, to writing from their own point of view. I was taken from past to present effortlessly. Each page turned was educational and yet entertaining.

I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. Everything about it was great. From the writing style to the editing and the obvious tons of research that went into compiling this stellar work. I was yanked out of my comfort zone and forced to confront ideas I thought were obvious and look at them differently. My perspective on non-fiction books has definitely altered. I now know for sure that I will be looking for even more works from these amazing authors.

I recommend this book to everyone. It is certainly not a lazy read – you will want to engage with the content. Both adult and young readers will find something to take away from the message. I know I was critical initially, thinking some questions I had might not be answered. I am pleased to admit that they were. The question of where we come from and where we’re going has been asked over and over throughout the ages. This book does quite well at wrangling with these concepts and uncovering them. If you find yourself wondering about this and how religion and science fit into the scenario, I strongly advise you to give this book a read.

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cd20 · Post by **cd20** » 24 May 2021, 17:51

This is an excellent review! I did not like this book and I did not agree with everything in it, but I agree that it was well-written and edited well. There were a lot of interesting points in the book. Thank you for your review.

Mys_Trea · Post by **Mys_Trea** » 26 May 2021, 07:18

Thanks so much for your great comment. I really hadn't expected to like the book myself, but ended up enjoying it quite a bit.

MsH2k · Post by **MsH2k** » 01 Jun 2021, 00:17

I love your statement

Mys_Trea wrote: ↑11 May 2021, 23:54 It is certainly not a lazy read – you will want to engage with the content.

It is most definitely not a lazy read!

I too enjoyed this thought-provoking book. Thank you for your thorough review!

Mys_Trea · Post by **Mys_Trea** » 01 Jun 2021, 11:38

MsH2k wrote: ↑01 Jun 2021, 00:17 I love your statement
Mys_Trea wrote: ↑11 May 2021, 23:54 It is certainly not a lazy read – you will want to engage with the content.
It is most definitely not a lazy read!
I too enjoyed this thought-provoking book. Thank you for your thorough review!

Thank you so much for passing by and leaving the wonderful feedback.