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Before Genesis

The Unauthorized History of Tohu, Bohu, and the Chaos Dragon in the Land Before Time

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Before Genesis

By: Donna Howell, Thomas Horn
Narrated by: Johnathan Welsh
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By far, the leading interpretation of todays Church regarding the age of this planet, Earth, takes us back to approximately 4004 BC: the year believed to be Adams creation. However, just as Galileo challenged the Church to accept that Earth circles the sun (not the other way around), it is far beyond time for traditional interpretations regarding our planets earliest ages (and what occurred between God and Lucifer during those eras) to be updated in light of what we know today. Once this is done, the evidence overwhelmingly stacks in favor of a harmony between science and theology.

Dr. Thomas Horn and his research assistant, Donna Howell, have waded through thousands of scholarly works to present an astounding study like none other in this field that brings a fresh perspective to contemporary sciences, the age-old question of what Gods first enemy did to Earth in the days it was without form, and void (Genesis 1:2), and what may have really happened in the days of Adam.

In Before Genesis, you will learn: the basics of the debate raging between the Old Earth and Young Earth Creationist groups and the answers to these issues straight from the Word of God; how ancient archeological sites (such as Gobekli Tepe, Puerta de Hayu Marca, Tiahuanaco, Baalbek, and Catalhoyuk) point to an intelligent race of beings (fallen angels...and something else?) on Earth alive before the time of Adam and under Lucifers fallen influence; what Earth was like during the without form, and void era of Genesis 1:2; Lucifers biblically recognized role as Earths serpentine king; what the biblical prophets said about this fallen cherub that covereth; who the perpetrator in Eden really was; the origin of the great lizards weve come to know as dinosaurs; and, finally, for the first time, the conclusion to the events of Genesis that shockingly merges all contributing voices (Young and Old Creationist groups, as well as science) into one balanced and agreeable climax.

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Insightful Content • Captivating Storytelling • Scholarly Information • Thought-provoking Perspectives • Remarkable Honesty
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Donna Howell may sound a challenge to all mankind through this book but her sighted layout of historical facts is remarkably honest and a work of pure genius. I read this work when it was first published and was amazed. Then when I became aware of its audible edition I eagerly added it to my library for another dose of social correctness and quick scientific reference. Her and Tom Horns declarations of historical facts and scientific observations coupled to Biblical sensibilities based on ever expanding common agreement can no longer be ignored in the halls of academia, in the realms of religious discussions nor in common street corner conversations. You must get this book. Learn to know what is undeniably real AND incredibly life altering as your spirit shouts out a universally courageous and timely creditable "amen"! Ain't God great.. submit

Much needed, historically & undeniably true

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I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook. I have read many similar books on the subject, but this one has some incredible new insights that I have not heard before. The dinosaur theory blew me away. A controversial but necessary conversation. Highly recommended. If you enjoy thinking out of the box of conventional Christian doctrine, yet wish to stay within the truth of scripture, this book is for you. The narration is also exceptional and deserves a special mention. A very well written book and executed brilliantly.

Mind blowing theories that fit

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The whole book was fabulous, so much to take in. Will be listening again and getting the book for deep diving.😃

The whole book💖

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"Before Genesis" is undoubtedly an excellent book, rich in content and well-structured. The author has done a commendable job in weaving together a narrative that is both informative and engaging. The topics covered are insightful and the storytelling is captivating, making it a valuable listen for anyone interested in the subject.
However, there is one aspect of the audiobook that significantly detracts from the overall experience – the narration. The narrator repeatedly uses the phrases “quote”, followed by a bit of information, and then “end quote”. While it is understandable that the author wants the listener to be aware of the quoted material, the excessive use of these phrases severely disrupts the flow of the narrative. The constant interruptions make it difficult to maintain a coherent line of thought and can be quite jarring for the listener.
There are so, so, so many quotes throughout the book, and each time the narrator interjects with “quote” and “end quote”, it breaks the immersion and rhythm of the story. This repetitive pattern becomes increasingly frustrating as the audiobook progresses, overshadowing the otherwise excellent content.
In summary, while "Before Genesis" is a highly recommended book for its exceptional content, the narration style could benefit from a more seamless integration of quoted material. Reducing the frequency of the “quote” and “end quote” interruptions would greatly enhance the listening experience, allowing the audience to fully appreciate the depth and quality of the author’s work.

An Excellent Book with a Minor Flaw

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Every opinion gave proof from the Bible! This book just makes a lot of things more realistic and truthful.

Learned things I never even thought about before reading this book!

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Love how the authors brought together all the major sources of the sciences & history and showed how God was and is over it all. I’ve often said the Bible is Gods commentary on humanity, this book further solidifies that opinion. God really does want us to know Him thru all of time!

My mind was blown over and over and over!

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Before Genesis is an an excellent listen. I really love the fact that defender publishing is beginning to do more audiobooks as I believe this can be extremely helpful to their ministry. Donna does a great job showing support for the idea of a older earth while staying true to the young earth theory with the creation of Adam. I believe this is a book they can bring many nonbelievers back to Christ Jesus who are explanation of how earth can be both young and old. Science and the belief in God and Jesus as the Messiah, not separate and distinct issues.. as Donna has made clear and this book God is the master scientist.

Very interesting concept

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The book made some good points, but ultimately felt like it was overreaching in some of its conclusions. I did enjoy the book and learned form it, but I'm not convinced there was an unknown intelligent race between the angels and human beings. I do agree that Scripture and science indicate something happened between Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 1:3, but I have yet to find an explanation I can fully endorse. I'm coming to the conclusion that, for His own reasons, God has decided not to tell us and that we therefore have no way to know for sure.

Made some good points

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This must be the most well written book I’ve listened to so far in both the storytelling and its narration. The excellency of the book covers various edges of scores and I’m generally pleased. However, I cannot but call out that “you’d have to intentionally ignore certain scriptures or dial down their individual strength to arrive at various assumptions that this book proposes. I’m not whom you’d refer to as a scientific mind as we’d consider those who work on genome and critical areas of discovery but simply by reading the word of the Lord—I’ve come to the conclusion that this earth is an old one years ago.

However, the proposition of “angels” intermingling with “women” doesn’t hold together in my mind in view of numerous scriptures—even from the Lord Himself that said “you do err not knowing the scriptures nor the power of God…for they neither marry nor are given in marriage….as angels in heaven”

The entire story will still hold together without the idea of angels having an intercourse with women in those days—rather by the law of hybridization right from the garden, the scriptures being cryptic and symbolic. The serpent wouldn’t have a seed if there isn’t truly one to call a “seed” and the woman wouldn’t have a seed if there wouldn’t be one to call “the seed” of the woman.

Thanks so much for writing this as it provides evidences for a lot of questions in my mind.

Solid storytelling, narration and compelling evidences

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This was a breath of fresh air. Pleased that a decision was made to write this book even under opposition from those of whom have an issue with things that are uncomfortable being brought into the light whether the truth is presented or not.. These types of things presented in this audio/writing are of things that are from those ancient inhabitants who wrote it as they understood and saw it in much of the time as it was so much different than the "enlightened" way this culture views things of a more uncomfortable nature where things that were once seen and observed truly go bump in the night...

BRAVO!!!

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