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Critics contend the evidence presented is generally specious and that, assuming that the interpretations are accurate, it may represent common knowledge of the time, or even no real knowledge of the scientific reasons behind the phenomena described. BSF is therefore generally considered to be Pseudoscience by those rejecting the concept of Biblical inerrancy. INSTANCES IN QUESTION See Also: Science and the Bible Parts of the Bible contain admonitions or observations regarding different aspects of the natural world. Some aspects of these observations, such as the observation of . Supporters of biblical scientific foreknowledge believe that this knowledge could not have been discovered with the technology of the times, and therefore it is evidence of divine revelation. However, opponents contend that this knowledge is obvious enough that humans could have discovered it without advanced technology nor divine intervention. Often cited as counterevidence is the Ancient Egypt ian documentation of engineering, anatomy and medicine, dating back to at least 3000BC although some of the medicine was errant. Some anthropologists further consider that the biblical cleanliness passages reflect cultural norms of the time rather than considerations of medicine, science or technology. ADVOCATES Attempts to reconcile science and the Bible developed apace with the development of science. An early example of proposed Biblical scientific foresight is the interpretation of passages of the Bible as showing Copernican motion, suggested by Spanish Theologian Diego de Zuñiga in his ''Commentary on Job'' (1584, p205), where he states: "Therefore the present passage When William Harvey discovered the circulation of blood, publishing De Motu Cordis in 1628, he stated ''"the life, therefore, resides in the blood (as we are informed in our sacred writing),"'' referring to Leviticus 17:11 and 14. In the first half of the 20th Century George McCready Price published several books and papers supporting Biblical inerrancy in science (particularly geology and evolution). George Frederick Wright (b 1838) held a specially created professorship of the harmony of science and revelation at Oberlin. He traveled the world in search of scientific evidence that would "reestablish confidence in the historical statements of the Old Testament". He published "Scientific Confirmations of Old Testament History" in 1906. This was mostly focused on the scientific basis for historical events, such as the parting of the red sea. Harry Rimmer (1890 - 1952) was president of the "Science Research bureau" and published "Harmony of Science and Scripture" (1936), which attributed much scientific foresight to the Bible, including the wave nature and spectographic analysis of light (p131-132), stating ''"either Job knew this, or supernatural wisdom is revealed here!"'' Henry M. Morris in 1951 published Science And The Bible based on the work of George McCready Price. The first chapter of ''Science and the Bible'' dealt with Biblical scientific foreknowledge and set forth many of the arguments that are still in use by proponents today. David Macht is also a notable advocate of biblical health practices. In Macht's study, published by John Hopkins' Bulletin of the History of Medicine, he wrote: Every word of the Hebrew Scriptures is well chosen and carries valuable knowledge and deep significance JP Holding advocates Bible scientific foreknowledge in addition to Biblical Inerrancy . {Link without Title} CRITICS The concept of BSF is not without critics, however. Farrell Till is perhaps the most noted for statements critical of some biblical interpretations. REFERENCES
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