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While a number of slightly different approximations of π have been used for practical purposes since ancient times, French mathematician François Viète is typically credited with perfect mathematical approximation of the constant. Like the Greek mathematician Archimedes, Viète understood that a circle’s circumference could be approximated by an infinite number of polygons inscribed inside a circle(1), as illustrated below:
Could the ancient Exodus Tabernacle shed new light on the Ancient Paleo Hebrew Language? See how the ancient pictographic Hebrew Letters, along with the spelling of ancient Hebrew words, further testify to the shape and configuration of the ancient Hebrew tent and dwelling place!
As I reflect back upon my Hebrew journey which began over a decade ago, I recall what a strange and unexpected joy it was to learn the alphabet—or more specifically, the Hebrew “aleph-bet”—from scratch as an adult. While the foreign letters were unfamiliar and thus a little intimidating at first, I found it was pretty easy to learn the names of the twenty-two Hebrew letters—especially if they were put to a simple and catchy “aleph-bet” tune. Likewise, learning the phonics associated with the each of the letters also came pretty easy, as most of the Hebrew letters bear obvious similarities to an English alphabet counterpart. Coupling the sights and sounds of the Hebrew characters together, I had mapped all of them into my mind in just a couple of weeks. In fact, it seemed as if the letters were somehow already familiar—perhaps embedded into the very core of my DNA since my conception.
Could Israel's ancient Tent of Meeting, a.k.a. the "Tabernacle", be more than just a meeting place? What if the so-called "Tent of Meeting" was not only a place where the Hebrews met with El Shaddai, but was also used in a navigation and timekeeping capacity? Is it possible that the Israelites were able to use the remarkable dome structure and circular courtyard as a clock and calendar, being able to determine the exact day of the year, along with what time of day it was within mere minutes? Learn how and why the Tent of Meeting might likewise be referred to as the Tent of Appointed Times, used in conjunction with establishing the Holy Days and Festivals according to the Ancient biblical calendar.
What is “PI”, and what is its significance? PI, designated by the Greek letter π, is a mathematical constant defined as the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. This Circumference/Diameter ratio used to calculate π is depicted below: