Official Interview: Daniel Friedmann (Author of the March Book of the Month)
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Official Interview: Daniel Friedmann (Author of the March Book of the Month)
Today's Chat with Sarah features Daniel Friedmann one of the authors of the book The Biblical Clock, which will be book of the month in March of 2021. This is right around the corner, so go ahead and pick the book up in order to participate in the discussion.
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1. When you aren't writing, what do you enjoy?
I am chairman of a company leading the commercialization of groundbreaking Direct Air Capture technology that captures carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere so it can be permanently stored deep underground, or used to produce clean, affordable transportation fuels, therein mitigating climate change. A very exciting and impactful activity. For leisure, I backcountry ski, rock climb, mountain climb, kayak and backpack as much as I can. Some of these work and leisure activities are woven into my books.
2. Who's been most influential in your writing?
The major science writers who try to explain the mysteries of the universe and life — like Brian Greene.
3. Let's talk about your book, The Biblical Clock. It endeavors to reconcile science and scripture in regards to creation. Why did you decide to write on this topic?
I have a deep technical background including 37 years in the space industry, some of that time working with the Hubble telescope, and at the same time I have a good knowledge of scripture, and, in particular, creation related scripture. Science does not have all the answers and scripture talks in a vastly different language. So, I thought if I could put the two into a common language and timeline some new understanding would result — and it did. The Biblical Clock does not stop at reconciling the development of the universe and life but goes on to try to reconcile human history — secular with Biblical — and shed light on the End of Days.
4. You have a co-author, Dania Sheldon. What did you contribute and what did she contribute?
Dania was the editor for my earlier books. My readers wanted the information in a narrative that would be more engaging and entertaining. So, in writing The Biblical Clock, I provided the outline and information and Dania did the first cut at writing the narrative. Then I edited it for accuracy. Dania holds a doctorate in English language and literature from the University of Oxford and is a professional writer, editor, and researcher. In 2017, Dania received the Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence, Canada's highest recognition in that profession.
5. How much time was spent researching and writing this book?
I have been working and researching the field off and on for almost 40 years. In 2009 I had a breakthrough where the timelines of science and the Bible came together, which allowed me to directly compare texts that led to the writing of The Biblical Clock, the more focused specific research for the book took about 3 years.
6. What was the most difficult part of writing the book? What was the easiest?
The hardest is researching and then having the breakthrough which allows the reconciliation to take place — that can take many years. Once that’s done the next hardest part is to figure out how to get the information across to the public in an entertaining way without assuming any prior biblical or scientific knowledge. The fun and easier part is the final editing and selecting all the pictures and figures.
7. In this book, there was a hypothetical scenario on the end of days. Any plans to make that its own book?
Not yet! I am waiting to see if the readership would like that. The scenario has been well received as it's based on hard science from climate change and a thorough review of prophetic scripture — which seem to be pointing in the same direction.
8. What's next for you? Another book? Promoting?
Promoting, yes. Although I must admit I gravitate to writing. I am currently working on two books. One on the first instant of the universe and one of the first appearance of animal life. Both these events are not well understood by scientists. The Bible explains that they are ex nihilo creations and thus not explainable by the scientific method. So, I am combining Biblical and scientific knowledge to shed more light on these key events.
I like to end on some fun questions. You can always skip these.
9. Who's your favorite author?
George Orwell.
10. What's your favorite way of relaxation?
Skiing.
11. What's the most interesting item you own?
My Jeep — it gets me everywhere.
12. Cats or dogs?
I love dogs but don’t have one — I am friends with most of the dogs in the neighborhood.
—Neil Gaiman
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I do appreciate the author(s) tackling this tough topic, though! I think calling science and religion irreconcilable is an unnecessary absolute, given that even science doesn't have perfect answers and explanations for everything. Exploring how they compliment each other is very intriguing!
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There are many spiritual and scientific theories given by renowned scholars and expert astronomers which were always a controversial topic to discuss . But I think The Biblical clock is a perfect answer where the proper blending of science and the scriptures have been shown about how the universe have been created . The author beautifully showed how both the theories can be related to each other and gives convincing proofs to show that science and religion goes hand in hand . The readers with an open mind definitely will enjoy reading this book.
Thanks again for this wonderful interview and this wonderful book .
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