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How did James Ussher work out that the Earth was about 6000 years old?
Archbishop James Ussher counted back the ages of the people mentioned in the Bible as being direct descendants of Adam.
Which early theorist says the earth is only 6000 years old?
James Ussher, an Irish archbishop and scholar, calculated the creation of the Earth to be in 4004 BC based on his interpretation of the Bible. This theory is known as Ussher chronology.
How old is James Ussher?
James Ussher was born on January 4, 1581 and died on March 21, 1656. James Ussher would have been 75 years old at the time of death or 434 years old today.
How old was James Ussher at death?
James Ussher died on March 21, 1656 at the age of 75.
Who worked out the 'creationist' origin of the Earth as 4004 BC?
James Ussher, Archbishop of Armagh used Old Testament genealogies to calculate that the world was created in 4004 BCE on the evening of 22nd October. "Young-Earth Creationists" believe that this is literally when the Earth was created, or at least that it happened within the last ten thousand years.Other creationists, "Old-Earth Creationists" accept the scientifically determined age of the Earth.For more information on the biblical accounts of creation and creationism, please visit: http://christianity.answers.com/theology/the-story-of-creation
What date did God make the earth?
James Ussher, Archbishop of Armagh used Old Testament genealogies to calculate that the world was created in 4004 BCE on the evening of 22nd October. Had he used the genealogy in Matthew's Gospel, he would have arrived at a different value, because Matthew omitted Kings Jehoash, Amaziah and Uzziah who were recorded in Kings.For more information on creation and some views about the age of the earth, please visit: http://christianity.answers.com/theology/the-story-of-creation
How old was thomas becket when he became archbishop of Canterbury?
Thomas Becket was about 44 years old when he became Archbishop of Canterbury.
How old was Oscar Romero when he became archbishop?
Oscar Romero was 59 years old when appointed archbishop on February 23, 1977.
How old is Archbishop Christodoulos?
Archbishop Christodoulos was born on January 17, 1939 and died on January 28, 2008. Archbishop Christodoulos would have been 69 years old at the time of death or 76 years old today.
How old was Archbishop Christodoulos at death?
Archbishop Christodoulos died on January 28, 2008 at the age of 69.
How old is Archbishop Iakovos of America?
Archbishop Iakovos of America was born on July 29, 1911 and died on April 10, 2005. Archbishop Iakovos of America would have been 93 years old at the time of death or 104 years old today.
When David live?
David was 70 years old when he died in 970BC [Ussher], and so was born 1040BC.
