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The Antikythera Mechanism and Its Calendar Implications

Posted on January 30, 2011 by nathanalbright

[Note: This essay examines some very obscure ancient technology and its implications for the calculations of lunar months, a matter of some importance in determining the timing of the biblical Holy Days.] Despite (or maybe because of) the fact that … Continue reading →

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Examining The Source Material For Genesis

Posted on January 18, 2011 by nathanalbright

When biblical historians turn their attention to the source material of Genesis, one often reads a great deal of speculation (such as various ideas about the Documentary Hypothesis, where there are supposed to be four different strands of texts that … Continue reading →

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