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Does the Bible say that Noah's ark landed on Mt. Ararat? In fact, the Bible does not identify Mt. Ararat as the place the ark came to rest. Instead, it identifies "the mountains of Ararat" in Genesis 8:4. The mountains of Ararat in eastern Turkey include many mountain peaks. The biblical text gives some clues to help determine where the ark came to rest. We discuss these clues, and show how science can be used to help pinpoint one particular mountain as the most likely resting place for Noah, his family, and the animals inside the ark. Our discussion flows out of an article Dr. Aardsma published in 1997, which narrowed down step by step which mountain is likely to be the place where the ark actually landed, and explained why this question is of importance to biblical chronology (and much of the Bible/science research that has happened since that time). Also on this episode: Quote of Note: Illustration from a 9 year-old Aging Research: Report on the Midwest Health & Wellness Expo Helen's View: Lessons from the Life of Charles Goodyear: Part I PODCAST WEBSITE: The BC Messenger has a podcast website! It acts as a dedicated "hub" for our listeners, giving you an easy place to search past content, communicate, and provide feedback. READ the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_April_2025.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php SHOP our products on our new store! Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org
"If you wanna have faith have faith, but don't tell me you have 'data.'" These and other related statements have recently been made by people interacting with our podcast content. This month we delve into the following questions: How is it possible to start with the Bible as "data"? Can the scientific method be applied to the Bible? What do we mean by the Bible/science method of research and discovery? Also on this episode: Research Update: Climate Change Helen's View: "Coronary Christians" NEW PODCAST WEBSITE: The BC Messenger has a new podcast website! It will act as a dedicated "hub" for our listeners, giving you an easy place to search past content, communicate, and provide feedback. READ the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_March_2025.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php SHOP our products on our new store! Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org
We introduce this month's topic by discussing a recent video we saw of Dick Van Dyke, who has recently turned 99 years old. This sweet but heart-wrenching video shows clips of Van Dyke as a young entertainer, placed in quick succession beside clips of him as a 99-year-old. Time is a thief when it comes to aging. After a quick review of what we can learn from the biblical data on aging, we turn our attention to a full update on the aging research happening here at The Biblical Chronologist. Where do things stand with the current theory of aging, current recommendations, communications efforts, and what does this all mean for our listeners? Included in the discussion is an explanation of the recent NR recommendation by Dr. Aardsma. Also on this episode: As a Matter of Fact: Genetic Bottleneck? Quote of Note: Isaiah 65:20-22 Helen's View: A Day in the Life NEW PODCAST WEBSITE: The BC Messenger has a new podcast website! It will act as a dedicated "hub" for our listeners, giving you an easy place to search past content, communicate, and provide feedback. READ the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_February_2025.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php SHOP our products on our new store! Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org
Imhotep is a notable and intriguing figure from ancient Egyptian history. Trusted as closest advisor (vizier) to the Pharoah Djoser, his roles included architect, poet, high priest, physician, and carpenter. He is history's first physician known by name today, and is credited with the authorship of two ancient medical documents. Proper chronology places Imhotep at exactly the same time as the biblical Joseph, whom the Bible portrays as having extraordinary leadership skills and acting as closest advisor to Pharoah. Was the biblical Joseph the same person as the Egyptian Imhotep? On this episode we consider, from several angles, the strong correlations between the two historical figures. Imhotep's name has been mentioned in modern news lately, in connection with—of all things—a possible cure for cancer. This cancer research is fascinating, especially when coupled with the likely connection between Imhotep and the biblical Joseph. Also on this episode: Quote of Note by Helen Keller Aging Research Update: New Recommendation "As a Matter of Fact...": Vapor Canopy? Helen's View: A letter to President-elect Trump NEW PODCAST WEBSITE: The BC Messenger has a new podcast website! It will act as a dedicated "hub" for our listeners, giving you an easy place to search past content, communicate, and provide feedback. READ the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_January_2025.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php SHOP our products on our new store! Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org
The biblical account of Ai, in close connection with Jericho, provides a unique opportunity to once again see the Bible come to life in archaeology. The unique features of this story are easily identified in archaeology, but once again, correct chronology is key. Ai was a walled city at only one period in history, and when it was destroyed, it was never rebuilt. We find this happening at the exact time predicted by modern biblical chronology, 2400 B.C. Listen in to the story of the people of Ai, which combines archaeology with the biblical account. And what about the "great heap of stones" raised by Joshua and his men? Once again, come and see. Also on this episode: "As a Matter of Fact...": Was "Behemoth" a Dinosaur? Aging Research: Reading of the preface of Aging: Cause & Cure, 3rd Edition Helen's View: A Time to Gather Stones and a Time to Scatter Them NEW PODCAST WEBSITE: The BC Messenger has a new podcast website! It will act as a dedicated "hub" for our listeners, giving you an easy place to search past content, communicate, and provide feedback. READ the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_December_2024.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php SHOP our products on our new store! Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org