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OverviewIn 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Graham HarrisPublisher: James Clarke & Co Ltd Imprint: Lutterworth Press Weight: 0.346kg ISBN: 9780718893682ISBN 10: 0718893689 Pages: 216 Publication Date: 26 November 2015 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsList of Figures List of Tables Preface Acknowledgements Introduction 1. The Genesis Account 2. The Dead Sea 3. The Canaanites 4. Bitumen in Antiquity - Sources, Recovery and Processing 5. Bitumen in Antiquity - Applications and Trade 6. Mineral Resources in Antiquity 7. Earthquakes and Landslides 8. The Destruction 9. Conclusions Bibliography Glossary Appendix I. A Note on Radio-Carbon Dating Appendix II. Earthquake Magnitude and Intensity IndexReviews"""Not since the relatively recent discoveries of the world's oldest known temple (11,500+ years old) at Gobekli Tepe in Turkey, or of the legendary lost city of Iram-Ubar, has there emerged as important a set of conclusive evidence of the existence of Biblical and Qur'anic 'lost cities' than what we find in Graham Harris's The Destruction of Sodom."" Louis Buff Parry, recognised ancient trade network expert" Not since the relatively recent discoveries of the world's oldest known temple (11,500+ years old) at Gobekli Tepe in Turkey, or of the legendary lost city of Iram-Ubar, has there emerged as important a set of conclusive evidence of the existence of Biblical and Qur'anic 'lost cities' than what we find in Graham Harris's The Destruction of Sodom. Louis Buff Parry, recognised ancient trade network expert Author InformationBorn in Coventry, England, Graham Harris is now retired and living in Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Trained in civil engineering and engineering geology, he was engaged as a specialist consultant in mining and heavy industry. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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