The Convergence of Ancient Bibical Wisdom With the Discoveries of Modern Science
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Gerald Schroeder is a scientist with over thirty years of experience in research and teaching. He earned his Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees all at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, with his doctorate thesis being under the supervision of physics professor Robley D. Evans. This was followed by five years on the staff of the MIT physics department prior to moving to Israel, where he joined the Weizmann Institute of Science and then the Volcani Research Institute, while also having a laboratory at The Hebrew University. His Doctorate is in two fields: Earth sciences and physics.
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The article discusses the perceived contradiction between the age of the universe according to scientific data and Biblical data. It explains how ancient biblical commentary, including the Torah, Talmud, and major Torah commentators, can be used to reconcile this conflict. The article also delves into the concept of time in the Bible, explaining how the six days of creation can be seen as both 14 billion years old and a mere six days old, depending on the perspective. It discusses the stretching of space and the creation of time, as well as the correction to the calculation of the age of the universe.
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