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Monday, February 27, 2017

Earth as Seen from Space 1560


Genesis 1:17 ... "And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth." LESSON: Look at this amazing depiction of our earth in space -- from a year 1560 Bible! The text begins in Latin at the top with "fecit devs duo luminaria magna et stellas" (and God made the two great lights and the stars), and ends with Genesis 1:17 in German at the bottom. Notice the accuracy of the Moon, as it sits in the umbra (shadow) cast into space by the sphere of the earth. Other planets appear in the cosmos as well (note the additional spheres casting their own shadows), as well as the Sun and stars. Looking to the right hand side, one also notes a comet traveling toward the Sun, with its glorious tail. Keep in mind that in 1560 humanity could only guess at what earth would look like looking back at it from a vantage point in space. Not until the space program of the mid 20th century would we have a true glimpse of earth from space. This copper plate engraving is a recent acquisition of mine to the Wonders of the Bible collection. One would be hard pressed to find a more accurate depiction -- from any source -- from the time period of 1650. I believe that this example from the Holy Bible is one of the very best. Please share with your family and friends, like our Wonders of the Bible page, and may God Bless you today and every day. -- Love, "Pop-pop"

Thursday, February 23, 2017

Christians in the Lab


White-Coat Christian: Here I am explaining how to make a 3D laser hologram to a father and daughter at a recent exhibition. My exhibit for 2017 uses 3D holograms from various sources (including my own) to give praise and glory to all of God's creation. Some Christians sing, some play musical instruments, others dance, paint or sculpt. I use the Nobel prize-winning field of laser holography, optical sciences and communication technology. I am a "Christian in the Laboratory". Why? Because I can't sing! God bless you my dear friend.

Friday, February 10, 2017

Women in Church Stereograph circa 1860





Hand-colored, 3D tissue stereograph circa 1860. One of the very first, if not the first, photographic images of women in a church setting. Also note the pin holes that allow light to pass through, illuminating the candle flames in the chandeliers. There are three layers here: (1) the original albumen stereo left-and-right eye photographs; (2) a layer of hand coloring which shows when light passes through; and (3) the pin hole layer which allows the candles to "light up" when viewed through a light transmitting stereoscope. Part of the "Wonders of the Bible" collection.