It's a timely occasion to discuss seven myths about the chronology offered by Ussher (1591–1656; seen above).
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As shadows lengthened and day turned to night on Saturday, Oct. 22, in the year 4004 BCE, God created the universe. Or, perhaps not.
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In the heart of Dublin City is Trinity College, Ireland's most historic university. The college consists of high quality...
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Timothy R. Smith is a former editorial aide of Book World. In 1650, Archbishop James Ussher of Armagh counted the Bible's begats and...
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Poor James Ussher (1581 – 1656), the Archbishop of Armagh, has long been a laughingstock for dating the creation of the world to 6 pm on the...
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Britain's geologists are about to celebrate the fact that the universe is exactly 6,000 years old. At 6pm tonight at the Geological Society...
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Publishing of the theory of evolution, and the long time period required for the processes it describes, further promoted the conflict...
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The Library of James Ussher (d. 1656), considered the most learned man of his time, formed the basis of the Library in Trinity. This included hundreds of...
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ANNIVERSARIES COME and anniversaries go, but this week marks an anniversary to which we ought to pay special attention, to say nothing of...
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Community volunteers play vital roles in the delivery of sport in schools. The Otago Secondary Schools Sports Association profiles three people helping school...
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