Mathematizing Mathematics in Holy Writ

Abstract

Studies have unraveled and given exposition on mathematics inherent in Holy Writ, the Bible. This study provides further evidence of more implicit and explicit mathematics in its words, verses and chapters. These are furnished through document analysis and purposeful mathematizing and explication of a selected host of Biblical texts and contexts to demonstrate their mathematical nature and worth. It reveals mathematics, some amenable to formulation, are embedded in the texts and underlie the contexts of scripture. It further reveals, among others, that internal logic, coherence and fact-validation, and diversity of content areas that match 21st century curriculum characterize mathematics in the Bible. Recommendations were made for faith-based Christian schools to incorporate mathematics in biblical context into their curriculum and for this study to be replicated with other religious texts.