The Science in the Bible
Cover of The Science in the Bible by Alain Trottier

An illustrated biblical reference by Alain Trottier

The Science in the Bible

Examining Ninety Biblical Events, Objects, and Miracles Through Mathematics, Engineering, and Science

See familiar biblical scenes at measurable scale—through declared assumptions, clear calculations, and illustrations that help you picture what the text describes.

90 examinations · 180+ illustrations and diagrams · 16 interactive calculators

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The immense Bronze Sea resting on twelve bronze oxenThe Bronze SeaHow large was Solomon's monumental basin? Israelites crossing a dry corridor between walls of waterA Corridor on Dry GroundWhat scale fits a crossing completed within one night? David's sling and Goliath's armor shown for comparisonGoliath's Armor and the SlingWhat can a practiced slinger's stone do?

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