Tower of Babel Book Description:
Addressing many of the controversies and criticisms of the biblical account of Babel, author Bodie Hodge provides extraordinary research and biblical truths in separating fact from fiction about this compelling event. With rich details and maps tracing early migrations of ancient cultures, it is clear Babel was not a myth. Real people left the plains of Shinar with its abandoned tower, and we see how their influence spread around the globe.
About the Author:
Mr. Bodie Hodge attended Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and received a B.S. and M.S. in mechanical engineering. His specialty was a subset of mechanical engineering based in advanced materials processing, particularly starting powders. Currently, Bodie is a speaker, writer, and researcher for Answers in Genesis–USA. He is the author of The Fall of Satan and co-author of Dragons: Legends & Lore of Dinosaurs.
Book Details:
- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: Master Books (March 4, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0890517150
- ISBN-13: 978-0890517154
- Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
- Ebook edition also available
Tower of Babel is packed with so much information and detail that you really can’t just sit down and read it through all at once. It’s not light reading; rather, it’s one of those books that you need to read the section, think about the implications of what is being stated, and then read a bit more. I found myself thinking outside of the box and looking at the tower of Babel in a different light. Yes, I’ve studied the Biblical account of the chaos at the tower, but this book is so much more than that. It digs into the culture, the genealogical timeline, the ramifications of the actions, and so much more.
The book begins with a discussion of how to pronounce Babel and the historic background of the different pronunciations. From there he takes you on a journey through history where you learn more about the Tower of Babel, you study historic accounts in different cultures, and dig deep into the genealogies in the Bible. He explains the significance of Noah and his descendants as well as how the events at the tower changed the face of mankind forever. The genealogies, while often viewed as dry, begin to come to life as the men play a significant role in the history of our world.
Maps and charts abound as Bodie Hodge uses them to explain the importance of the various events in scripture. While the writing isn’t always cohesive, it is very in-depth and interesting in its own right. Biblical history is woven into the history of our world, so we can see the bigger scope of the events at the Tower of Babel.
