The Cosmos of the Hebrew Bible

Exploring the true cosmology of the Hebrew Bible in light of the solid dome sky (‘firmament’) and flat earth claims

Neither the Hebrews nor Ancient Man Ever Believed in a ‘Firmament,’ But Both Believed in a Spacious Heavens

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In light of the consensus view on ‘the firmament’ that we just laid out, I present the following alternative view: Not only did the Hebrews not believe in any such ‘firm…

‘The Skies, Hard as a Molten Mirror’? – Job 37:18 (Synopsis)

4 min

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This is a synopsis of our main conclusions on this passage until a fuller treatment can be given.

When the ocean springs burst forth: Some quick notes on the Hebrew terminology

בַּיּ֣וֹם הַזֶּ֗ה נִבְקְעוּ֙ כָּֽל־מַעְיְנֹת֙ תְּה֣וֹם רַבָּ֔ה

The ‘Firmament’ Texts of the Hebrew Bible Reinterpreted

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The number of texts in the bible that have been interpreted as referring to a firmament must have credible alternative explanations if this work is to stand. There is no way…

The Cosmos of the Hebrew Bible

‘When He made firm the skies above’? – Proverbs 8:28

Introduction to the ‘Rāqîaʿ’ Problem

The Rāqîaʿ is the Definition of the Sky According to Genesis 1

Neither the Hebrews nor Ancient Man Ever Believed in a ‘Firmament,’ But Both Believed in a Spacious Heavens

‘The Skies, Hard as a Molten Mirror’? – Job 37:18 (Synopsis)

When the ocean springs burst forth: Some quick notes on the Hebrew terminology

The ‘Firmament’ Texts of the Hebrew Bible Reinterpreted

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‘When He made firm the skies above’? – Proverbs 8:28

Introduction to the ‘Rāqîaʿ’ Problem

The Rāqîaʿ is the Definition of the Sky According to Genesis 1

Neither the Hebrews nor Ancient Man Ever Believed in a ‘Firmament,’ But Both Believed in a Spacious Heavens

‘The Skies, Hard as a Molten Mirror’? – Job 37:18 (Synopsis)

When the ocean springs burst forth: Some quick notes on the Hebrew terminology

The ‘Firmament’ Texts of the Hebrew Bible Reinterpreted

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