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The Divine Code From 1 to 2020: The Meaning of Numbers
This book helps personalize the numbers we live with... from birthdays to holidays, stock market calls to weather predictions, genetic codes to Bible codes. In it you will find answers to questions like:
Do men and women really have different numbers of ribs? How many chemical elements exist on the earth? What’s the most mathematically accurate prophecy in the world? Why are some people superstitious about the number 13? What is 666 warning us of and should we be afraid? What’s the Rule of 72 (in the world of finance)? How old is too old (in the world of dating)? The “Creepiness Rule” What’s the Number of Life? What’s the ‘mystery of symmetry’ encoded in the Bible?
While the last chapter ends on 2020, you will also discover facts about larger numbers such as “who really are the 144,000 in the Book of Revelation?” and prophetic insights into dates beyond 2020. The final chapters offer the most comprehensive treatment of ‘end-of-the-world’ date-setting calculations you will ever come across! You will learn the strengths and flaws of such calculations and be armed to make your own decision. Get in the know and get prepared for the biggest number of your life: eternity.
Do men and women really have different numbers of ribs? How many chemical elements exist on the earth? What’s the most mathematically accurate prophecy in the world? Why are some people superstitious about the number 13? What is 666 warning us of and should we be afraid? What’s the Rule of 72 (in the world of finance)? How old is too old (in the world of dating)? The “Creepiness Rule” What’s the Number of Life? What’s the ‘mystery of symmetry’ encoded in the Bible?
While the last chapter ends on 2020, you will also discover facts about larger numbers such as “who really are the 144,000 in the Book of Revelation?” and prophetic insights into dates beyond 2020. The final chapters offer the most comprehensive treatment of ‘end-of-the-world’ date-setting calculations you will ever come across! You will learn the strengths and flaws of such calculations and be armed to make your own decision. Get in the know and get prepared for the biggest number of your life: eternity.
352 pages, Paperback
First published September 6, 2011
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Steve Cioccolanti
30 books86 followersBorn in Thailand to a family of Buddhists, Catholics, Methodists and Muslims, Steve has a unique perspective on world religions and global politics. Having traveled to 40 nations as a popular professional speaker, he is known for his passion to take common questions people ask and answer them in simple, multi-sensory ways.
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Steve Cioccolanti is senior pastor of Discover Church, Melbourne, Australia, where he lives with his wife and two children.
Follow his blog on how he raises children and what issues he believes are important to growing a healthy faith:
http://www.cioccolanti.org
Interesting Personal Info
By Blogger https://www.stevecioccolanti.blog
By MannainMovies Movie Critic http://mannainmovies.wordpress.com/20...
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July 20, 2012
This book is dedicated to my daughter Alexis not only because I love her (I do!) but because I originally wrote it to her. I asked myself, "If I were to leave this earth now, what would I want her to know about God, faith and the universe?" Even though the title sounds factual, this book contains many of my intimate thoughts.
As I composed my thoughts to Alexis, I discovered that numbers and patterns were popping up consistently! Partly because "coincidences" are God's fingerprints on the universe, and partly because my mind works in logical way and finds patterns in the midst of chaos. I teach many Bible topics from a mathematical point of view that isn't commonly preached in churches. For instance, I want to know how miracles and healings occur in the Bible. I break down every instance of individual healing in the New Testament and analyze the percentage of times Jesus sovereignly approached the sick versus the sick approached Jesus on their own faith for healing. The numbers will surprise and encourage you.
As the book took shape in front of me, I sensed that God was re-directing me to not only address Alexis, but the rest of the Body of Christ and spiritual seekers as well. However, by starting to write to my daughter, I discovered the best way for me to write - to an audience of one!
THE DIVINE CODE is a dense book with my most concentrated teachings in one place, yet I still have more things to tell my children which I did not include in this volume. In the future, I will be releasing my "Letters to Alexis". You can follow how I mentor my children at my blog: www.Cioccolanti.org
As I composed my thoughts to Alexis, I discovered that numbers and patterns were popping up consistently! Partly because "coincidences" are God's fingerprints on the universe, and partly because my mind works in logical way and finds patterns in the midst of chaos. I teach many Bible topics from a mathematical point of view that isn't commonly preached in churches. For instance, I want to know how miracles and healings occur in the Bible. I break down every instance of individual healing in the New Testament and analyze the percentage of times Jesus sovereignly approached the sick versus the sick approached Jesus on their own faith for healing. The numbers will surprise and encourage you.
As the book took shape in front of me, I sensed that God was re-directing me to not only address Alexis, but the rest of the Body of Christ and spiritual seekers as well. However, by starting to write to my daughter, I discovered the best way for me to write - to an audience of one!
THE DIVINE CODE is a dense book with my most concentrated teachings in one place, yet I still have more things to tell my children which I did not include in this volume. In the future, I will be releasing my "Letters to Alexis". You can follow how I mentor my children at my blog: www.Cioccolanti.org
November 17, 2015
Eventually... just scraped into five stars.
I have to admit to more than a twinge of disappointment as I began this book. I've taught high school mathematics for more than thirty years - with an occasional venture to tertiary level. I've tackled the mind-numbing numerical analysis of Numerical Literary Tecniques in John: The Fourth Evangelist's Use of Numbers of Words and Syllables and ultimately been awed by it and read Number in Scripture: Its Supernatural Design and Spiritual Significance and wound up with more questions than answers. I don't "do" simplistic. And "near enough" is not good enough as far as I am concerned when it comes to arithmetic accuracy. So, to list the speed of light under the number three because it's 300,000,000 m/s is a bad lapse as far as I'm concerned when it's closer to 299,792,458 m/s (to 9 significant figures.)
There are many similar instances where the number cited just 'misses the mark'. It would have been fine (for me at least, though there are many people of my acquaintance who would still be appalled) if ever the author noted that rounding had occurred. But I don't recall it ever being noted.
The indiscriminate use of measuring systems - metric and imperial - really did call for some justification. Unless you've done some truly serious historical research into units of measurement, the citing of numbers to do with measurement would come across as distinctly arbitrary to the science-trained specialist. The average person considers both the metric and imperial system to have been devised by man, the former based on earth geometry and the latter as a jumble of units cobbled together from medieval times. (After all, what sort of mad surveyor would put 12 inches in a foot, 3 feet in a yard and 1760 yards in a mile?) The fact that the imperial system is stunningly devised by some anonymous geometer to link directly to the Hebrew standard cubit - as hinted by that 1760 yards in a mile - and that 1000 English acres exactly equals the size of the City of God described in the last chapter of Ezekiel is relatively unknown. (See Medieval Numerology: A Book Of Essays or The Listening Land or Gawain and the Four Daughters of God.) Without this knowledge, the numbers which are related to measurement could seem capricious or unsupported to the mathematically-trained. In fact, in the days before I'd plunged into the heavy-duty research needed to realise the divine warrant for measuring systems that seem to be humanly devised, I'd have dismissed this book as fluffy and non-rigorous in the first few chapters.
I'm sure that many people of a strict scientific bent will still view it that way.
This would be a pity because step by step the book gets more impressive as it goes on. Sure, it misses a lot of things. It's far from comprehensive. It gives half a page to the golden ratio (a number I consider to be God's signature:The Singing Silence: What the Design of the Universe Tells Us about God), another half page to 153 (an incredibly significant number that has 'resurrection' playfully netted in its digits: The Winging Word). It doesn't mention 101; 111 or 1111 - the numbers of covenant; 77,777 or 77,792 - the numbers of the Armour of God. I didn't really expect them. But neither does it mention 17. Like: the number of Christianity itself is missing? There are so many 17s in the Gospels and epistles, it's simply chockers! These missing numbers indicate to me far too great a reliance on Bullinger as a primary source.
Still, by the end, I was won over. About page 46, when the meaning of Sarai was given as contentious, I started to think there might be some new material in it.
By far the most interesting part as far as I was concerned involved the background to the setting up of the Federal Reserve in the United States. In 1907, after the great San Francisco earthquake, money flowed from the insurers on the east coast of America towards the reparations on the west coast. This provided the opportunity to set up the Federal Reserve. Although Cioccolanti doesn't really mention it, this is one of the most iniquitous financial systems ever devised.
If you don't have a scientific background, you'll be awed by this book.
But if you do, it's worth persevering past the imprecision to the gold nuggets that gleam from time to time.
I have to admit to more than a twinge of disappointment as I began this book. I've taught high school mathematics for more than thirty years - with an occasional venture to tertiary level. I've tackled the mind-numbing numerical analysis of Numerical Literary Tecniques in John: The Fourth Evangelist's Use of Numbers of Words and Syllables and ultimately been awed by it and read Number in Scripture: Its Supernatural Design and Spiritual Significance and wound up with more questions than answers. I don't "do" simplistic. And "near enough" is not good enough as far as I am concerned when it comes to arithmetic accuracy. So, to list the speed of light under the number three because it's 300,000,000 m/s is a bad lapse as far as I'm concerned when it's closer to 299,792,458 m/s (to 9 significant figures.)
There are many similar instances where the number cited just 'misses the mark'. It would have been fine (for me at least, though there are many people of my acquaintance who would still be appalled) if ever the author noted that rounding had occurred. But I don't recall it ever being noted.
The indiscriminate use of measuring systems - metric and imperial - really did call for some justification. Unless you've done some truly serious historical research into units of measurement, the citing of numbers to do with measurement would come across as distinctly arbitrary to the science-trained specialist. The average person considers both the metric and imperial system to have been devised by man, the former based on earth geometry and the latter as a jumble of units cobbled together from medieval times. (After all, what sort of mad surveyor would put 12 inches in a foot, 3 feet in a yard and 1760 yards in a mile?) The fact that the imperial system is stunningly devised by some anonymous geometer to link directly to the Hebrew standard cubit - as hinted by that 1760 yards in a mile - and that 1000 English acres exactly equals the size of the City of God described in the last chapter of Ezekiel is relatively unknown. (See Medieval Numerology: A Book Of Essays or The Listening Land or Gawain and the Four Daughters of God.) Without this knowledge, the numbers which are related to measurement could seem capricious or unsupported to the mathematically-trained. In fact, in the days before I'd plunged into the heavy-duty research needed to realise the divine warrant for measuring systems that seem to be humanly devised, I'd have dismissed this book as fluffy and non-rigorous in the first few chapters.
I'm sure that many people of a strict scientific bent will still view it that way.
This would be a pity because step by step the book gets more impressive as it goes on. Sure, it misses a lot of things. It's far from comprehensive. It gives half a page to the golden ratio (a number I consider to be God's signature:The Singing Silence: What the Design of the Universe Tells Us about God), another half page to 153 (an incredibly significant number that has 'resurrection' playfully netted in its digits: The Winging Word). It doesn't mention 101; 111 or 1111 - the numbers of covenant; 77,777 or 77,792 - the numbers of the Armour of God. I didn't really expect them. But neither does it mention 17. Like: the number of Christianity itself is missing? There are so many 17s in the Gospels and epistles, it's simply chockers! These missing numbers indicate to me far too great a reliance on Bullinger as a primary source.
Still, by the end, I was won over. About page 46, when the meaning of Sarai was given as contentious, I started to think there might be some new material in it.
By far the most interesting part as far as I was concerned involved the background to the setting up of the Federal Reserve in the United States. In 1907, after the great San Francisco earthquake, money flowed from the insurers on the east coast of America towards the reparations on the west coast. This provided the opportunity to set up the Federal Reserve. Although Cioccolanti doesn't really mention it, this is one of the most iniquitous financial systems ever devised.
If you don't have a scientific background, you'll be awed by this book.
But if you do, it's worth persevering past the imprecision to the gold nuggets that gleam from time to time.
July 12, 2012
I am a medical doctor and am very amazed at the depth and breath of the research that you have done to be able to provide the numerous facts and figures. I can only conclude that God has gifted you with many talents.
You are a MATHEMATICIAN. To be able to see how all the numbers add up is fantastic.
You are almost a "scientist". You can understand scientific data and see it pointing to a Wonderful Creator.
You are an orator. I enjoy watching your DVDs. I have watched 3 so far - One Word can change your life - How to overcome Depression...
The gematria of the Hebrew language cannot be coincidental. Like the gematria of the Hebrew word "pregnancy" is 271. The rabbis looked for more than what the text tells on the surface. You demonstrate there is more to the words. The numbers of Hebrew words are not a coincidence. It points to a GOD who in infinite and AWESOME.
What you wrote on page 128 is so true. The notion that God speaks to us not only in plain words but also in hidden codes and prophetic models is unpopular among some Christian theologians, but not so among Jewish rabbis. They have always taught that there was more to the Bible than the surface text. They believe that the Bible is supernatural, every letter has a meaning, and when Messiah comes, He will reveal the meaning of every letter and even the spaces between the letters.
For a book with so many facts, I am very impressed by the quality and high standard shown. Highly recommend it.
You are a MATHEMATICIAN. To be able to see how all the numbers add up is fantastic.
You are almost a "scientist". You can understand scientific data and see it pointing to a Wonderful Creator.
You are an orator. I enjoy watching your DVDs. I have watched 3 so far - One Word can change your life - How to overcome Depression...
The gematria of the Hebrew language cannot be coincidental. Like the gematria of the Hebrew word "pregnancy" is 271. The rabbis looked for more than what the text tells on the surface. You demonstrate there is more to the words. The numbers of Hebrew words are not a coincidence. It points to a GOD who in infinite and AWESOME.
What you wrote on page 128 is so true. The notion that God speaks to us not only in plain words but also in hidden codes and prophetic models is unpopular among some Christian theologians, but not so among Jewish rabbis. They have always taught that there was more to the Bible than the surface text. They believe that the Bible is supernatural, every letter has a meaning, and when Messiah comes, He will reveal the meaning of every letter and even the spaces between the letters.
For a book with so many facts, I am very impressed by the quality and high standard shown. Highly recommend it.
July 13, 2012
I've never read a book written in this way! There's so much Biblical truths and facts scattered all over the book. Really enjoyed the entire book, thank you!
I've heard of so many confusing views of end times, including 40 years as a generation and using that to predict Jesus' coming. This book, presents history, facts and Biblical views of the end times without all the unscriptural predictions. Never knew God's message to us can be so supernatural, it's placed everywhere in His Word.
The tables, charts and figures also provided me with better understanding and I can do my own Bible studies with it.
One of my favourite numbers is 19, and with this teaching revealed, I know how to increase my chances of healing.
Makes me appreciate God's Words better and the next time I read through my Bible, it definitely opens my eyes to see further truths from God! I'll recommend this rich book to anyone who is interested in knowing more about the Bible!
I've heard of so many confusing views of end times, including 40 years as a generation and using that to predict Jesus' coming. This book, presents history, facts and Biblical views of the end times without all the unscriptural predictions. Never knew God's message to us can be so supernatural, it's placed everywhere in His Word.
The tables, charts and figures also provided me with better understanding and I can do my own Bible studies with it.
One of my favourite numbers is 19, and with this teaching revealed, I know how to increase my chances of healing.
Makes me appreciate God's Words better and the next time I read through my Bible, it definitely opens my eyes to see further truths from God! I'll recommend this rich book to anyone who is interested in knowing more about the Bible!
July 11, 2012
The cover of this book caught my eye in the first place. I found the meaning of numbers fascinating, and it's good that I can read the chapters in any order. I've been referring to the book as I come across certain numbers, like 2012, the fav Chinese number - 8 etc. I wasn't expecting that much details, this book surprised me.
January 15, 2014
Very interesting. The author makes observations but leaves the reader to make his own conclusions. There are layers of codes in the Bible. He makes a good case for the significance of numbers and their understanding... but this is not numerology or the occult. It is just another way to show the order of the universe. The book does not seek to use numbers to influence events.
The author does show patterns of dates, feasts, and times that can be used to understand the pattern that will be followed for future significant events such as the return of Christ, but he does not dogmatically suggest any particular date, just that it will follow a pattern in the feasts.
He also shows the flawed reasoning of major authors who have suggested the beginning of the tribulation 40 years after 1948 (1988) or 40 years after 1967 (2007). He suggests that this event could be as far in the future as the 2050's, but more likely will occur in the 2020's or 2030's. He could be closer in his estimate if significant dates in Jewish history had not been lost.
He references everything extensively but is careful to warn the author to come to his own conclusions.
I found this book interesting, unbiased, and relevant, but not life-changing. Because it is arranged with each chapter dealing with a significant number, I would use this book frequently as a reference.
The author does show patterns of dates, feasts, and times that can be used to understand the pattern that will be followed for future significant events such as the return of Christ, but he does not dogmatically suggest any particular date, just that it will follow a pattern in the feasts.
He also shows the flawed reasoning of major authors who have suggested the beginning of the tribulation 40 years after 1948 (1988) or 40 years after 1967 (2007). He suggests that this event could be as far in the future as the 2050's, but more likely will occur in the 2020's or 2030's. He could be closer in his estimate if significant dates in Jewish history had not been lost.
He references everything extensively but is careful to warn the author to come to his own conclusions.
I found this book interesting, unbiased, and relevant, but not life-changing. Because it is arranged with each chapter dealing with a significant number, I would use this book frequently as a reference.
June 8, 2021
I'm in the midst of reading Divine Code and I'm learning so much from it! I didn't expect to and it's amazing to discover all that knowledge and I'm only at Chapter 6. It's power packed and loaded with lots of thought provoking snippets of information. Have moved my rating from initial 3 to 4 stars as a result. Would probably up it again before too long to 5!
May 26, 2019
Really well done. Looking at Numbers from a biblical perspective with so many examples from scripture, very interesting.
July 15, 2024
one of the best Christian books I've read. contains a lot of backed up reference from bible
July 22, 2012
This is a great book. I personally like numerals and this book explain the meanings of important numbers such as 2012 or 666. I was puzzled about the date 11/11/11 last year but after reading this book i understood more about it! Great end times book!
March 28, 2014
AWESOME!
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