The Destruction of Sodom: A Scientific Commentary by Graham Harris PDF

By Graham Harris

ISBN-10: 0718893689

ISBN-13: 9780718893682

The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, as defined in Genesis, is tested less than the highlight of contemporary technology opposed to a cultural backdrop of heritage and archaeology.

The strands of geography, geology, and engineering technological know-how, are drawn jointly to supply complete remedy of all correct medical features pertinent to a rational realizing of the mechanics of the catastrophe. The distinct clinical argument follows a dialogue of the Genesis account and issues of Canaanite tradition and trade, with particular awareness to the exchange in bitumen.

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