Scientists Confront Velikovsky - Hardcover

 
9780801409615: Scientists Confront Velikovsky

Synopsis

From his studies of historical records Immanuel Velikovsky has concluded that close encounters between the Earth and the planet Mars and Venus occurred at about 1500 B.C. and 775 B.C. He believes that these near collisions are responsible for many of the events described in Biblical texts and in other ancient writings. Although Velikovsky's views have not been generally accepted in the scientific community, public interest in them has continued for almost three decades

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About the Author

Donald Goldsmith is an astronomy writer in Berkeley, California, and the author of more than twenty books.

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