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Genesis, Zen and Quantum Physics - A Fresh Look at the Theology and Science of Creation Paperback – October 11, 2011

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Since ancient times man has sought to understand the origins of the universe around him, and his place within it. Such speculations were once the sole purview of religion, but since the Enlightenment, science and rationality have also attempted to explain these mysteries, but from an opposing perspective. Conflict resulted and both sides dug in, clinging to dogmas that precluded any consideration of the other side. "Genesis, Zen and Quantum Physics" enters the fray with a very unique approach. Believing that harmony, rather than conflict, defines the relationship between the Genesis account and modern science; the authors have retranslated the creation story according to the ancient Hebrew pictographic language and in the context of the nomadic culture from which the language and narratives arose. The resulting translation and its accompanying commentary challenge the common understanding of God, science, and the very reason for man's existence. By harmonizing an accurate biblical account with cutting edge scientific understanding, the authors present a mature religious ideal and an appreciation for the understanding of the ancients for modern scientific concepts. This is a book that will redefine your understanding of God, the world around you and your role within it.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Virtualbookworm.com Publishing (October 11, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 262 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1602648719
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1602648715
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.59 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 55 ratings

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Jeff A. Benner
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JEFF BENNER has authored over a dozen books related to the Bible including his best-selling books, “A Cultural and Linguistic Excavation of the Bible” and “Ancient Hebrew Lexicon of the Bible.” He is also an instructor in Biblical Hebrew and has taught thousands how to read the Bible in Hebrew for themselves.

Mr. Benner desires to assist his readers in proper Biblical interpretation, based on the original Hebraic context of the Bible, so they may gain a deeper understanding and insight into the words of the Scriptures. He discovered that most Biblical and Hebrew teachings are missing a key ingredient, a cultural background to the language of the Bible. To this end, he has dedicated over 20 years of research, documenting the connections between the language of the Bible and the culture in which it was written.

Mr. Benner and his wife Denise, live in Mississippi in a log house they built on their wooded property where they are working to build a self-sustaining homestead.

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Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2013
Anyone well versed in translation will tell you that it isn't even close to an exact science, and a person's beliefs can't help but highly influence their translation. Therefore, every translation is the translator's opinion due to the incredibly difficult nature of translation.

Benner takes a much different, well-need approach to translation many have neglected to pursue. Genesis, Zen, and Quantum Physics is a unique look at the Biblical creation story through the eyes of an Ancient Hebrew, translated from their original picture language. Abraham and the people of his tribe were Easterners. At the foundational level, people in the East think and act very differently than people from the West. We Western Christians have no concept of how the Ancient Hebrews think. The key to understanding our Christian beliefs is to go back to the root. We must understand the way the Ancient Hebrews thought, the way they lived, and the way they viewed the world and God. Without understanding that, we cannot understand several key ideas in the Bible.

After several years of research into the Ancient Hebrew culture and language, Benner brought together a diverse group of thinkers, both Eastern and Western, to help remove as much of his personal bias as possible and create this Ancient Hebrew translation of the first three books of Genesis. This is a rare glimpse through the eyes of an Ancient Hebrew as he tells the story of the Creation of the Universe. It is unlike any translation you will ever read. Benner does not say his translation is correct. He says that it is a translation with as much depth as he could draw out of the original Ancient Hebrew picture language. To read the Bible is like looking over the surface of an ocean. To read Benner's translations is like diving in and exploring the vasts depths teeming with wildlife and intrigue.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2022
The material is presented in an interesting manner and adds to the biblical student for additional information but must always be checked against the scriptures.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2013
As I stated, Jeff Benner is the best when it comes to Ancient and Paleo Hebrew. This book is
not for those who do not want go or dig dipper into how the ALMIGHTY and HIS creation is about
numbers. I love this book.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2023
It’s crazy, but my thought process was steady on this train, but not so far as this book is taking me, but, wow. It’s very technical on the science side of it, and while I am totally getting it (which is surprising in and of itself) I have to take it in small increments in order to really digest it well. I recommend this book to all those on both sides (religious v science) of the great debate on the scriptures. Read it with an open mind you just might be shocked by how much it makes sense and shows that these opposing side are just two sides to the same coin!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2013
This book offers a fresh new perspective on creation theology. It incorporates science and physics offering a balanced approach on an often divisive subject in academia as well as theological forums.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2014
This is such a wonderful informative book. New way to look at genesis. Easy to understand and its awesome to read it along with genesis from your bible.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2018
Interesting theories here. Very debatable, but interesting. And, of coarse, Jeff Benner's knowledge of Hebrew is really something. He knows his stuff. I'm Jewish and have learned more about Hebrew from him than from any other source.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2015
A true enlightening book the best I have ever read.

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Reviewed in Canada on March 4, 2014
Although fascinating it is a bit of a stretch. Some ideas were worth considering others I felt I could not accept.