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Edwin R. Thiele (1895-1986) was a prominent American biblical scholar and archaeologist, best known for his groundbreaking work on the chronology of the Old Testament. He was born in Chicago, Illinois and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Emmanuel Missionary College (now Andrews University) in Michigan in 1918. He later went on to earn a PhD in archaeology and history from the University of Chicago in 1924. Thiele began his academic career as a professor of history and Bible at Emmanuel Missionary College, where he taught from 1920 to 1925. He later served as a professor at several other institutions, including Pacific Union College, Loma Linda University, and Andrews University. In addition to his teaching duties, Thiele also served as a field archaeologist for the American Schools of Oriental Research in Jerusalem from 1931 to 1936. Thiele is best known for his work on the chronology of the Old Testament, particularly his efforts to reconcile the different dating systems used b...

Anno Mundi (AM) is a Latin term meaning "Year of the World." It is a chronology used in Jewish and some Christian calendars that dates events from the creation of the world. In Jewish tradition, it is calculated to be approximately 3761 BCE. James Ussher calculated the year of creation as 4004 BCE, based on a  study of the genealogies mentioned in the Bible. His calculation of Anno Mundi was widely accepted in the 17th century and was included in many early editions of the King James Bible. Isaac Newton (1642-1727) calculated the year of creation as 3988 BCE, which was slightly different from Ussher's calculation.

Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) was an English physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher who is widely recognized as one of the most influential scientists of all time. He is best known for his laws of motion and universal gravitation, which form the foundation of classical mechanics. Newton also made significant contributions to optics, and he is considered one of the inventors of calculus. In addition to his scientific achievements, Newton was also a devout Christian who wrote several works on theology and biblical history,