Biblical Chronology
James B Jordan's essays on Biblical Chronology (at http://www.freebooks.com, see under Newsletters) are a clear, Bible-oriented and committed introduction to the complex issues associated with ancient chronology. The discussion is by no means over. But the commitment to the primacy of Biblical Chronology is refreshing and vital. The chronologies of the ancient world are piecemeal, broken and inaccurate. The Bible's chronology is none of these, but it is an embarrassment to the establishment.
Both authors challenge the establishment view of chronology and expose the uncertainties that are portrayed as orthodoxy in academia. The issues are complex and require an expert understanding in many fields. But for the ordinary reader, Jordan's essays are a great beginnng-point to at least grasp the schema of biblical chronology.
James B Jordan's essays on Biblical Chronology (at http://www.freebooks.com, see under Newsletters) are a clear, Bible-oriented and committed introduction to the complex issues associated with ancient chronology. The discussion is by no means over. But the commitment to the primacy of Biblical Chronology is refreshing and vital. The chronologies of the ancient world are piecemeal, broken and inaccurate. The Bible's chronology is none of these, but it is an embarrassment to the establishment.
To start to understand the mish-mash that is ancient chronology as well a the complex issues involved and the uncertainties, see David Rohl's and Peter James' extended discussions that move more in a biblical direction.
Both authors challenge the establishment view of chronology and expose the uncertainties that are portrayed as orthodoxy in academia. The issues are complex and require an expert understanding in many fields. But for the ordinary reader, Jordan's essays are a great beginnng-point to at least grasp the schema of biblical chronology.
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