Stars and Their Purpose : Understanding the Origins of Earth's 'Nightlights'

"To my mind, scientific findings and biblical affirmations are inseparable. It is a tragic fact of history that these two approaches have diverged and become separated." -From the Introduction Did you know that there are 200 billion stars in our galaxy alone? And that according to current data, there are at least 100 million galaxies in existence? The sheer number of stars in the universe attests to the awesomeness of God's creation. The purpose and features of stars are discussed in this exciting and fascinating book by Dr. Werner Gitt. Learn about topics such as: How are stars different from each other? How big is the universe? Why did God create the stars? Surprising facts about the sun and moon. How and when do solar eclipses happen? Cover Copyright Index Preface Preface to the English Edition Introduction 1. Can the Stars Be Counted? 2. In What Respects Do the Stars Differ? 3. How Big is the Universe? 4. Four Characteristics of Space 5. Why Were the Stars Created? 5.1 The Stars Were Made to Shine on Earth 5.2 The Stars Were Made to Determine Times and Seasons 6. How Do the Stars Transmit Their Messages? 6.1 Their Messages Are Silent 6.2 God's Message Can Be Understood by Anybody 6.3 God Uses a Code Which Nobody Can Erase 7. What Do the Stars Proclaim? 7.1 Does the Universe Require a Creator? 7.2 The Stars Proclaim the Glory of God 7.3 The Stars as Signs 7.3.1 The Constellations 7.3.2 The Darkness on Calvary 7.3.3 The Southern Cross 8. The Star of Bethlehem 9. Who Created the Stars? 10. Knowing the Creator Personally 11. Conclusion Appendix A1. Details of the Solar System A1.1 The Earth - An Exceptional Planet A1.2 The Moon and the Earth A1.3 Some Facts about the Other Planets and Their Moons A1.4 Surprising Facts about the Sun and the Moon A1.5 Solar Eclipses A2. What about the "Big Bang"? A3. Detailed Explanations of Some Astronomical Concepts Abbreviations Used for the Books of the Bible References About the Author