In The Destruction of Sodom, the Biblical account of the
destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah is examined under the spotlight
of modern science against a cultural backdrop of history and
archaeology. In this scientific reconstruction, the account of
events described in the book of Genesis is verified and it is
established that the destruction occurred at about 2350 BC as a
result of an earthquake-induced landslide transporting Sodom to the
depths of the Dead Sea. Strands of geography, geology, and
engineering science are drawn together to provide comprehensive
treatment of all relevant scientific aspects pertinent to a
rational understanding of the mechanics of the disaster. The
detailed scientific argument follows a discussion of the Genesis
account and considerations of Canaanite culture and commerce, with
specific attention to the trade in bitumen. On this point, Graham
Harris provides evidence that the mainstay of Canaanite commerce
was the exploitation of the bitumen resources of the Dead Sea, that
the Sodomites were among the world's first chemical engineers, and
from the resources of the region a large number of processed
materials also would have been exported to Egypt. The Destruction
of Sodom is an example of the application of science to a fuller
understanding of one of the most intriguing events of the Old
Testament, and will be of direct interest to scholars as well as to
the wider public.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
