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Bible Numerics
PLEASE NOTE! Provision of links to other sites does not mean endorsement of each and every expression stated in these references, nor endorsement of the total teachings and practices of the individuals or groups that provide the websites. While investigating rebuttals to Ivan Panin's numerics, I note that so far in all of the rebuttals the basic heptadic sums of the vocabularies of sentences that appear throughout the Bible is never given any or much attention. These heptadic sums, to me, are the greatest evidence of numerics that the Bible is the divine work of God. Often it is attempted to show that such numerics can be found in other writings. Yet when one examines what is presented in these other writings, the supposed demonstration falls totally and completely short of the heptadic structure of the Bible. A few lines are given, and certain "patterns" are given of occurences of words, etc., which is mostly meaningless as far as trying to make a comparison to the heptadic structure of scripture. In other words, at least in all that I have examined, these demonstrations are actually psuedo-proofs, for they do not come even close to duplicating the heptadic structure of the Bible. On the other hand, I have seen over-zealous advocates of Biblical numerics make what appears to be absurd claims regarding numerics. Many who discredit Biblical numerics focus on the many of these claims and thus speak of themselves as debunking Biblical Numerics itself. In some cases, the claim is made that the numerics prove the King James Version is the only true translation of the Bible; this is certainly a false claim, for in many places the sums indicate the King James Version to be incorrect.
I personally would not be too dogmatic about Biblical numerics as a method of "correcting" Biblical misinterpretations, as Biblical numerics can also be misused -- usually misrepresented -- to prove all kinds of things. However, the "heptadic structure" of the vocabulary of Biblical sentences is more solid and can offer great evidence of a copyist error, or where pauses should be, etc. It is in reality a tremendous proof that most of the Greek text as we have it is authentic. For instance, the heptadic structure tends to show that the basic text of Mark 16:9-20 as it appears in the Received Text is correct. I do not believe Panin's works to be totally flawless, but there is enough evidence there to convince me of the divine numerical structure of the Bible. My conclusion is that, while Biblical Numerics can be a useful tool, many of the extreme claims should be avoided. I am not too sure about the "Biblical Codes" theories (which is something different from Ivan Panin's and Paul Johnson's Biblical Numerics studies), as I haven't studied this very much. On the surface, it sounds too fantastic. While Biblical numerics could be referred to as codes in the Bible, usually what is referred to as "Bible Codes" is something different from Biblical numerics, and the two should not be confused. Most people do not discern the differences of the supposed other claims of "Bible codes" such as "Equidistant Letter Sequences (ELS)", and that of the numeric sums of the vocabulary of every sentence in the Bible. The whole matter is so confused together that to the one being presented with all of these "arguments" and counter-arguments for all sorts of numerics and codes, the result for many tends to dismiss all. Believing as I do in that Satan is a real person, I am sure that this is his intent. -- Ronald R. Day Related Links Please note that none of the authors in this section share our belief in the ransom for all. Nor do we necessarily agree with all conclusions presented by these authors. Bible is Now Proven Valid -- Scientifically! Biblical Numerics Examined Part 2 - Subtitle: The Bible is proven to be Divinely Inspired By Mathematics -- Story of Panin and his life's work. Is God a Mathematician? - a brief summary of Ivan Panin's life and works Bible Numerics - a site "mainly dedicated to numbers and patterns within the Bible, but other Bible topics such as science and the Bible also get a mention." Overwhelming Mathematical Evidence Of the Divine Inspiration of the Scriptures From the works of Ivan Panin; Edited by Dr. Keith L. Brooks; Re-Edited by Bernie Koerselman (Booklet can also be downloaded in PDF format.) Bible Numerics by Jerry Chin The Astonishing Pattern of SEVENS in Genesis 1:1 Bible Numerics: The Works of Panin This site offers Ivan Panin's works, including his English and Greek New Testaments. God is a Mathematician by Keith Newman Evidence of Design - Beloved Numerologist by Chuck Missler. (I don't think Panin ever claimed to be a Numerologist, as that term is often used.) Related Books, Magazines
The Bible - Epiphany Studies in the Scriptures Volume 12 
Number in ScripturePaperback by Ethelbert W. Bullinger Number in Scripture Paperback by Ethelbert W. Bullinger Customer Reviews (Obtained from Amazon)
As Spock said "Fascinating..", August 28, 1999 Click Here for Latest Pricing and Availability This book has been a great faith builder for me, August 23, 1998 Click Here for Latest Pricing and Availability Another great book by Bullinger, December 14, 1996 Reviewer: A reader Here is yet another great book by the insightful E.W. Bullinger. Number is Scripture is fascinating and shocking, as it sheds light on the hidden footprints of the Holy Spirit in the scripture. Readers learn about the significance of what previously seemed like meaningless numbers. Everything in the Bible has a meaning, numbers included. I have not reviewed any of the following books, thus offer no suggestions concerning them: Biblical Mathematics: Keys to Scripture Numerics by Ed F. Vallowe Paperback: ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.56 x 7.98 x 5.44
Publisher: Olive Press; Reprint edition (January 1, 1995)
By Divine Order Scripture Numerics and Bible Prophecy by Michael Hoggard Paperback: 220 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.60 x 8.43 x 5.38 Publisher: Hearthstone Publishing, Ltd.; (June 1, 2000)
Biblical Numerology: A Basic Study of the Use of Numbers in the Bible by John James Davis Paperback: 176 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.15 x 7.56 x 5.17 Publisher: Baker Academic; (June 1, 1968)
The Stones and the Scarlet Thread: New Evidence from the Bible's Number Code, Stonehenge and the Great Pyramid! by Bonnie Gaunt Paperback: 224 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.70 x 7.67 x 5.27 Publisher: Adventures Unlimited Press; (April 2, 2001)
Time and the Bible's Number Code: An Exciting Confirmation of God's Time-Line for Man
by Bonnie Gaunt; Paperback
Numbers in the Bible : God's Unique Design in Biblical Numbers by Robert D. Johnston; Paperback
The Bible's Awesome Number Code! by Bonnie Gaunt; Paperback
Seven: The Sacred Number by Richard Samuell; Paperback
Theomatics: God's Best Kept Secret Revealed by Jerry Lucas; Hardcover
Theomatics II: God's Best Kept Secret Revealed by Del Washburn; Hardcover
Theomatics 2: God's Best-Kept Secret Revealed by Del Washburn; Paperback
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