Ivan Panin's Numerics in Scripture: How Mathematics Proves Holy Scriptures

by Mark Vedder, Jim Thompson

This is probably the most comprehensive book on Ivan Panin’s numberics available. Starting with his work, the authors range through a broad range of aspects of the field, with many a pleasant surprise for the reader. Much of this material is brand new; the bulk of it is not only a thorough examination of Ivan Panin’s studies, but well-considered investigation as to where it can lead. Here you will meet up with the meanings of numbers, gematria, primes, how mathematical expressions are to be treated, and well-considered inroads into the world of geometry, both two and three dimensional. There are side-by-side comparisons between Panin's Greek text and both Westcott & Hort’s (of his day) and Nestlé-Aland’s (of ours). The classic writings of Panin are all here, as well as many obscure samples. More than 350 pages of exploration, liberally illustrated, await the reader. It is evident that the writers were exploring their subject even as the book was being put together. As each subject is addressed, they continually arrive at the conclusion that more investigation is wanting and welcome. There are no grand doctrinal points being made or axes set up for grinding here; there is simply page after page of fascinating phenomena vying for attention. Despite the title, the authors appear to have taken the ‘proving’ aspect of numerics for granted and moved on to exploring. All in all, this is a most refreshing read.

356 pages, Paperback

First published July 8, 2015

About the author

Mark Vedder trained and worked as an architect in Boston prior to moving to Pennsylvania where he was hired to design, construct and landscape a family home. He successfully completed that project and continued on a variety of architectural assignments. He also started a service manufacturing and supplying architectural details. Eventually Mark moved toward other interests while his brother took over the business.

Mark continues work combining a variety of disciplines, including: design (architectural, fine art, graphic, literary), translating (Eber's Language and Greek), woodworking, and writing.