The Bible According to Einstein: A Scientific Complement to the Holy Bible for the Third Millennium - Hardcover

Jupiter Scientific Publishing Company

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0965517683 ISBN 13: 9780965517683

Publisher: Jupiter Scientific, 1998

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The Bible According to Einstein is a scientifically based work about the universe and nature. The book is a tribute to the Holy Bible in the sense that it adopts the biblical structure and style, but it is NOT a scientific explanation of the Holy Bible. With its narrative, rhythmic almost poetic and sometimes metaphorical language, one will enjoy reading it aloud or silently. Each "book" of this "scientific bible" offers the reader a chance to achieve a greater awareness of the physical world and the way that nature works.

The "Old Testament" narrates a complete history of the universe from the initial moments of creation to atom formation and beyond. Out of the blackness of the early universe, one sees specks of light turn on as the first stars and galaxies emerge. Later clouds of gas and dust collapse to form the Sun and planets. On Earth three billion years ago, the muddy waters are stirred by currents, fog and winds until the first molecules of life are made. The entire story of evolution is told, beginning with the first single-celled life forms and ending with the emergence of man. The reader witnesses Earth's geological history as continents drift about, mountains rise up and seas emerge during periods of millions of years.

The "New Testament" deals with man's role in the universe and man's knowledge of the laws of nature. It begins with the emergence of Homo sapiens from apes and continues with human intellectual, spiritual and scientific development. Physics, chemistry and biology are explained in the simplest terms. A reader discovers nature's basic constructs: quarks, atoms, cells, planets, stars and galaxies. Revealed to the reader is the intrinsic beauty of the universe.

The following appears on the verso page:

Disclaimer: In no way should The Bible According to Einstein be construed to be written by Albert Einstein. On the other hand, the true contributors of this book are the many men and women of science who, during centuries of work, have discovered the laws of Nature. Without their contributions, this book would not be possible. Likewise, the word "bible" in the title does not refer to the Holy Bible. Rather, it indicates the ancient meaning of the word, namely, "a collection of books."

From the Inside Flap

An important moment in science has arrived. During the past few centuries, human knowledge of Nature has increased manyfold. Scientists are now able to do things previously thought to be impossible: The fabrication of exotic kinds of matter that do not exist in Nature, the exploration of outer space by sophisticated man-made probes, and the cloning of life forms are just a few examples. We have achieved a new understanding of how the Universe works. This knowledge is precious, almost sacred -- it is the culmination of the efforts of countless scientists. The philosophical implications are immense: We now see our place in the Universe differently than we did a few centuries ago. The age of scientific enlightenment is upon us.

This knowledge has now been assembled in a single book. The Bible According to Einstein is a comprehensive compendium of scientific discoveries and insights. Adopting a biblical format, it is divided into two works: an "Old Testament" and a "New Testament."

What was the Universe like during the initial moments of Creation? When did the stars and galaxies appear? How did the Sun and Earth form? In the "Old Testament," the history of the Universe is narrated from the beginning to the present. The remarkable geological and biological evolution of our planet is "resurrected in words," starting with the emergence of life, continuing to the growth of complex organisms, moving to the reign of the ruling reptiles, and ending with the appearance of mammals and man. The development of our Universe and our World is an amazing story.

What are the natural "commandments" that govern all? How did human spirituality and intelligence emerge? After addressing these questions, the "New Testament" goes on to deliver the laws of Nature and to reveal the extraordinary workmanship of the Universe. Here the reader discovers Nature's fundamental elements: from the quark to the atom, from the double helix DNA molecule to the cell, from the Earth to the celestial heaven. Unveiled is the intrinsic beauty of our Universe.

The great physicist and Nobel laureate Richard Feynman once said (in slightly different words): The fact that I understand this rose -- the light reflected off its surface, how it is composed of cells, why it is red, the evolutionary origin of the bees' attraction to it, and so on -- these things do not in any way diminish my appreciation of its beauty. In fact, they enhance my ability to enjoy the rose.

Look inside this book and experience the World. Discover the knowledge of "Nature's gospels." Here before you is an offering -- the gift of scientific enlightenment.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jupiter Scientific
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0965517683
• ISBN 13: 9780965517683
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 634