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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