White, R. S. (2007) The Age of the Earth. Faraday Paper, 8. pp. 1-4.
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Abstract
The best estimate for the age of the material which forms the Earth is 4,566 million years, which is accurate to within a few million years. The universe is three times older, at 13,700 million years. Modern humans extend back only a few thousandths of one per cent of the age of the Earth, although living organisms have been present on Earth throughout most of its history. I discuss the scientific basis of geological dating, historical and recent views on the age of the Earth, and some theological implications that follow from the biblical and scientific evidence.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | 2007 AREP IA53 2007 P |
| Subjects: | 99 - Other |
| Divisions: | 99 - Other |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Faraday Paper |
| Volume: | 8 |
| Page Range: | pp. 1-4 |
| Depositing User: | Sarah Humbert |
| Date Deposited: | 16 Feb 2009 13:04 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Jul 2013 10:08 |
| URI: | http://eprints.esc.cam.ac.uk/id/eprint/791 |
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