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 '''Immanuel Velikovsky''' (1895-1979) was a Russian-born American trained [[psychiatrist]] and writer,<ref>[http://diglib.princeton.edu/ead/getEad?id=ark:/88435/v692t621n Immanuel Velikovsky Papers], 1920-1996. At Princeton University</ref> who in the 1950s proposed a radical new interpretation of [[ancient history]] and the evolution of the [[solar system]], based on mythological accounts, ancient traditions and histories, including the [[Bible]] and other religious and sacred texts.<ref>"[http://www.velikovsky.info/Immanuel_Velikovsky Immanuel Velikovsky]" at The Velikovsky Encyclopedia</ref>  His books were runaway best sellers and helped shape public perceptions of ancient history.
-In particular, he hypothesised that the planet [[Venus]] was ejected from [[Jupiter]] around 1450 BC, and in a comet-like form, careered around the solar system disrupting the orbits of both [[Mars]] and [[Earth]] before settling into its present orbit.<ref>"[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worlds_in_Collision Worlds in Collision]" at Wikipedia</ref> The resulting cosmic catastrophes, he believed, were described in various ancient and biblical texts, including for example, the parting of the [[Red Sea]] and the Sun standing still. He described these ideas in his best-selling book, ''Worlds in Collision'' (1950)<ref>Velikovsky, Immanuel (1950). ''Worlds in Collision'', Macmillan. ISBN 1-199-84874-3.</ref> To accompany his astronomical theories he devised a new chronology for [[Ancient Egypt]], moving the end of the Middle Kingdom to 1450 BC and making it coincide with the [[Exodus]]. This he described in his book, ''Ages in Chaos'' (1952).<ref>Immanuel Velikovsky, ''Ages in Chaos'', (1952) Doubleday</ref>
+In particular, he hypothesised that the planet [[Venus]] was ejected from [[Jupiter]] around 1450 BC, and in a comet-like form, careered around the solar system disrupting the orbits of both [[Mars]] and [[Earth]] before settling into its present orbit.<ref>"[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worlds_in_Collision Worlds in Collision]" at Wikipedia</ref> The resulting cosmic catastrophes, he believed, were described in various ancient and biblical texts, including for example, the parting of the [[Red Sea]] and the Sun standing still. He described these ideas in his best-selling book, ''Worlds in Collision'' (1950)<ref>Velikovsky, Immanuel (1950). ''Worlds in Collision'', Macmillan. ISBN 1-199-84874-3.</ref> To accompany his astronomical theories he devised a new chronology for [[Ancient Egypt]], moving the end of the Middle Kingdom to 1450 BC and making it coincide with the [[Exodus]]. This he described in his book, ''Ages in Chaos'' (1952).<ref>Immanuel Velikovsky, ''Ages in Chaos'', (1952) Doubleday</ref>
 Velikovsky's ideas were met with vigorous criticism, arguing that the science contradicted Velikovsky's findings, re-enforced by the conclusions of a 1974 conference by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "Velikovsky's Challenge to Science".<ref>Donald W. Goldsmith (Editor), ''Scientists Confront Velikovsky'' (1977), Cornell University Press, ISBN 0801409616, ISBN-13 978-0801409615.</ref> Velikovsky and his supporters disagreed, and the resulting controversy became known as "The Velikovsky Affair", after a book of the same name.<ref>Alfred de Grazia, (Editor) ''[http://www.grazian-archive.com/quantavolution/QUANTAVOL/va_docs/va_1.pdf The Velikovsky Affair]'', 1st ed. 1966, 2nd ed. 1978, with contributions by Ralph Juergens, Livio C. Stecchini, Alfred de Grazia and Immanuel Velikovsky. At the author's Website.</ref>
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-A well-reviewed book on Velikovsky's impact on scientists and laymen is ''Beyond Velikovsky: The History of a Public Controversy'' ([[University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign|University of Illinois]] Press, 1999) by [[Henry H. Bauer]].<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=6miMYvJU29QC Google books preview]</ref>
+A well-reviewed book on Velikovsky's impact on scientists and laymen is ''Beyond Velikovsky: The History of a Public Controversy'' ([[University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign|University of Illinois]] Press, 1999) by [[Henry H. Bauer]].<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=6miMYvJU29QC Google books preview]</ref>
 ==References==

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 '''Immanuel Velikovsky''' (1895-1979) was a Russian-born American trained [[psychiatrist]] and writer,<ref>[http://diglib.princeton.edu/ead/getEad?id=ark:/88435/v692t621n Immanuel Velikovsky Papers], 1920-1996. At Princeton University</ref> who in the 1950s proposed a radical new interpretation of [[ancient history]] and the evolution of the [[solar system]], based on mythological accounts, ancient traditions and histories, including the [[Bible]] and other religious and sacred texts.<ref>"[http://www.velikovsky.info/Immanuel_Velikovsky Immanuel Velikovsky]" at The Velikovsky Encyclopedia</ref>  His books were runaway best sellers and helped shape public perceptions of ancient history.
-In particular, he hypothesised that the planet [[Venus]] was ejected from [[Jupiter]] around 1450 BC, and in a comet-like form, careered around the solar system disrupting the orbits of both [[Mars]] and [[Earth]] before settling into its present orbit.<ref>"[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worlds_in_Collision Worlds in Collision]" at Wikipedia</ref> The resulting cosmic catastrophes, he believed, were described in various ancient and biblical texts, including for example, the parting of the [[Red Sea]] and the Sun standing still. He described these ideas in his best-selling book, ''Worlds in Collision'' (1950)<ref>Velikovsky, Immanuel (1950). ''Worlds in Collision'', Macmillan. ISBN 1-199-84874-3.</ref> To accompany his astronomical theories he devised a new chronology for [[Ancient Egypt]], moving the end of the Middle Kingdom to 1450 BC and making it coincide with the [[Exodus]]. This he described in his book, ''Ages in Chaos'' (1952).<ref> Immanuel Velikovsky, ''Ages in Chaos'', (1952) Doubleday</ref>
+In particular, he hypothesised that the planet [[Venus]] was ejected from [[Jupiter]] around 1450 BC, and in a comet-like form, careered around the solar system disrupting the orbits of both [[Mars]] and [[Earth]] before settling into its present orbit.<ref>"[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worlds_in_Collision Worlds in Collision]" at Wikipedia</ref> The resulting cosmic catastrophes, he believed, were described in various ancient and biblical texts, including for example, the parting of the [[Red Sea]] and the Sun standing still. He described these ideas in his best-selling book, ''Worlds in Collision'' (1950)<ref>Velikovsky, Immanuel (1950). ''Worlds in Collision'', Macmillan. ISBN 1-199-84874-3.</ref> To accompany his astronomical theories he devised a new chronology for [[Ancient Egypt]], moving the end of the Middle Kingdom to 1450 BC and making it coincide with the [[Exodus]]. This he described in his book, ''Ages in Chaos'' (1952).<ref>Immanuel Velikovsky, ''Ages in Chaos'', (1952) Doubleday</ref>
 Velikovsky's ideas were met with vigorous criticism, arguing that the science contradicted Velikovsky's findings, re-enforced by the conclusions of a 1974 conference by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "Velikovsky's Challenge to Science".<ref>Donald W. Goldsmith (Editor), ''Scientists Confront Velikovsky'' (1977), Cornell University Press, ISBN 0801409616, ISBN-13 978-0801409615.</ref> Velikovsky and his supporters disagreed, and the resulting controversy became known as "The Velikovsky Affair", after a book of the same name.<ref>Alfred de Grazia, (Editor) ''[http://www.grazian-archive.com/quantavolution/QUANTAVOL/va_docs/va_1.pdf The Velikovsky Affair]'', 1st ed. 1966, 2nd ed. 1978, with contributions by Ralph Juergens, Livio C. Stecchini, Alfred de Grazia and Immanuel Velikovsky. At the author's Website.</ref>
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-A well-reviewed book on Velikovsky's impact on scientists and laymen is ''Beyond Velikovsky: The History of a Public Controversy'' ([[University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign|University of Illinois]] Press, 1999) by [[Henry H. Bauer]]<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=6miMYvJU29QC Google books preview]</ref>.
+A well-reviewed book on Velikovsky's impact on scientists and laymen is ''Beyond Velikovsky: The History of a Public Controversy'' ([[University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign|University of Illinois]] Press, 1999) by [[Henry H. Bauer]].<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=6miMYvJU29QC Google books preview]</ref>
 ==References==
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 *1977: Donald W. Goldsmith (Editor), ''Scientists Confront Velikovsky'' (1977), Cornell University Press, ISBN 0801409616, ISBN-13 978-0801409615.
 *1978: "Scientists Confront Scientists Who Confront Velikovsky", ''Kronos'' Vol. IV, No. 2 Winter 1978. ISBN 0-917994-06-X
-*1984: Henry H. Bauer, ''[http://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/catalog/76rrd8qy9780252068454.html Beyond Velikovsky: The History of a Public Controversy]'', 1984, University of Illinois Press, ISBN: 978-0-252-06845-4
+*1984: Henry H. Bauer, ''[http://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/catalog/76rrd8qy9780252068454.html Beyond Velikovsky: The History of a Public Controversy]'', 1984, University of Illinois Press, ISBN 978-0-252-06845-4
 *Ellenberger, Leroy (1995), "[http://abob.libs.uga.edu/bobk/velidelu.html An Antidote to Velikovskian Delusions]", ''Skeptic'' 3 (4). Online with revisions.
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−	~~666~~	+	'''Immanuel Velikovsky''' (1895-1979) was a Russian-born American trained [[psychiatrist]] and writer,<ref>[http://diglib.princeton.edu/ead/getEad?id=ark:/88435/v692t621n Immanuel Velikovsky Papers], 1920-1996. At Princeton University</ref> who in the 1950s proposed a radical new interpretation of [[ancient history]] and the evolution of the [[solar system]], based on mythological accounts, ancient traditions and histories, including the [[Bible]] and other religious and sacred texts.<ref>"[http://www.velikovsky.info/Immanuel_Velikovsky Immanuel Velikovsky]" at The Velikovsky Encyclopedia</ref> His books were runaway best sellers and helped shape public perceptions of ancient history.
		+
		+	In particular, he hypothesised that the planet [[Venus]] was ejected from [[Jupiter]] around 1450 BC, and in a comet-like form, careered around the solar system disrupting the orbits of both [[Mars]] and [[Earth]] before settling into its present orbit.<ref>"[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worlds_in_Collision Worlds in Collision]" at Wikipedia</ref> The resulting cosmic catastrophes, he believed, were described in various ancient and biblical texts, including for example, the parting of the [[Red Sea]] and the Sun standing still. He described these ideas in his best-selling book, ''Worlds in Collision'' (1950)<ref>Velikovsky, Immanuel (1950). ''Worlds in Collision'', Macmillan. ISBN 1-199-84874-3.</ref> To accompany his astronomical theories he devised a new chronology for [[Ancient Egypt]], moving the end of the Middle Kingdom to 1450 BC and making it coincide with the [[Exodus]]. This he described in his book, ''Ages in Chaos'' (1952).<ref> Immanuel Velikovsky, ''Ages in Chaos'', (1952) Doubleday</ref>
		+
		+	Velikovsky's ideas were met with vigorous criticism, arguing that the science contradicted Velikovsky's findings, re-enforced by the conclusions of a 1974 conference by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "Velikovsky's Challenge to Science".<ref>Donald W. Goldsmith (Editor), ''Scientists Confront Velikovsky'' (1977), Cornell University Press, ISBN 0801409616, ISBN-13 978-0801409615.</ref> Velikovsky and his supporters disagreed, and the resulting controversy became known as "The Velikovsky Affair", after a book of the same name.<ref>Alfred de Grazia, (Editor) ''[http://www.grazian-archive.com/quantavolution/QUANTAVOL/va_docs/va_1.pdf The Velikovsky Affair]'', 1st ed. 1966, 2nd ed. 1978, with contributions by Ralph Juergens, Livio C. Stecchini, Alfred de Grazia and Immanuel Velikovsky. At the author's Website.</ref>
		+
		+	Religious Creationists looked at Velikovsky's ideas and rejected them as incompatible with the Bible. For example, Don DeYoung concluded in 2000 that:
		+	:"Velikovsky's ideas are a mixture of truth and error. His proposal of a recent Ice Age is shared with creationists, as are his challenges to "the doctrine of uniformity" (that rates of formation and erosion have always been constant). However, Velikovsky is hardly a friend of creationists or Christians in general since he fully accepted evolutionary theory. Velikovsky denied the Genesis flood and attempted to explain away the Old Testament miracles as natural catastrophes."<ref>Donald DeYoung, ''Astronomy and the Bible: Questions and Answers,'' (2nd ed 2000) p. 52</ref>
		+
		+
		+	A well-reviewed book on Velikovsky's impact on scientists and laymen is ''Beyond Velikovsky: The History of a Public Controversy'' ([[University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign\|University of Illinois]] Press, 1999) by [[Henry H. Bauer]]<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=6miMYvJU29QC Google books preview]</ref>.
		+
		+	==References==
		+	{{reflist\|2}}
		+
		+	==Bibliography==
		+	By Velikovsky
		+	{\|
		+	\|
		+	* Worlds in Collision (1950)
		+	* Ages in Chaos (1952)
		+	* Earth In Upheaval (1955)
		+	* Oedipus and Akhnaton (1960)
		+	\|
		+	* Peoples of the Sea (1977)
		+	* Rameses II and His Times (1978)
		+	* Mankind in Amnesia (1982)
		+	* Stargazers and Gravediggers (1983)
		+	\|}
		+
		+	Other authors
		+	*1966: Alfred de Grazia, (Editor) ''[http://www.grazian-archive.com/quantavolution/QUANTAVOL/va_docs/va_1.pdf The Velikovsky Affair]'', 1st ed. 1966, 2nd ed. 1978, with contributions by Ralph Juergens, Livio C. Stecchini, Alfred de Grazia and Immanuel Velikovsky. At the author's Website.
		+	*"[http://www.stephenjaygould.org/ctrl/gould_velikovsky.html Velikovsky in Collision]", an essay published in ''Ever since Darwin'' (1977), by Stephen Jay Gould
		+	*1977: Donald W. Goldsmith (Editor), ''Scientists Confront Velikovsky'' (1977), Cornell University Press, ISBN 0801409616, ISBN-13 978-0801409615.
		+	*1978: "Scientists Confront Scientists Who Confront Velikovsky", ''Kronos'' Vol. IV, No. 2 Winter 1978. ISBN 0-917994-06-X
		+	*1984: Henry H. Bauer, ''[http://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/catalog/76rrd8qy9780252068454.html Beyond Velikovsky: The History of a Public Controversy]'', 1984, University of Illinois Press, ISBN: 978-0-252-06845-4
		+	*Ellenberger, Leroy (1995), "[http://abob.libs.uga.edu/bobk/velidelu.html An Antidote to Velikovskian Delusions]", ''Skeptic'' 3 (4). Online with revisions.
		+
		+	==Other resources==
		+	*[http://diglib.princeton.edu/ead/getEad?id=ark:/88435/v692t621n Immanuel Velikovsky Papers, 1920-1996 (bulk 1930-1979)] at Princeton University
		+	*[http://varchive.org/ The Velikovsky Archive]. Published and unpublished writings, documentary
		+	*[http://www.velikovsky.info The Velikovsky Encyclopedia]
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		+	[[Category:Jewish People]]
		+	[[Category:Mythology]]
		+	[[Category:Psychiatrists]]
		+	[[category:Scientific controversies]]
		+	{{DEFAULTSORT:Velikovsky, Immanuel}}
		+	[[Category: Creationism]]

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−	'''Immanuel Velikovsky''' (1895-1979) was a Russian-born American trained [[psychiatrist]] and writer,<ref>[http://diglib.princeton.edu/ead/getEad?id=ark:/88435/v692t621n Immanuel Velikovsky Papers], 1920-1996. At Princeton University</ref> who in the 1950s proposed a radical new interpretation of [[ancient history]] and the evolution of the [[solar system]], based on mythological accounts, ancient traditions and histories, including the [[Bible]] and other religious and sacred texts.<ref>"[http://www.velikovsky.info/Immanuel_Velikovsky Immanuel Velikovsky]" at The Velikovsky Encyclopedia</ref> His books were runaway best sellers and helped shape public perceptions of ancient history.	+	666
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−	In particular, he hypothesised that the planet [[Venus]] was ejected from [[Jupiter]] around 1450 BC, and in a comet-like form, careered around the solar system disrupting the orbits of both [[Mars]] and [[Earth]] before settling into its present orbit.<ref>"[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worlds_in_Collision Worlds in Collision]" at Wikipedia</ref> The resulting cosmic catastrophes, he believed, were described in various ancient and biblical texts, including for example, the parting of the [[Red Sea]] and the Sun standing still. He described these ideas in his best-selling book, ''Worlds in Collision'' (1950)<ref>Velikovsky, Immanuel (1950). ''Worlds in Collision'', Macmillan. ISBN 1-199-84874-3.</ref> To accompany his astronomical theories he devised a new chronology for [[Ancient Egypt]], moving the end of the Middle Kingdom to 1450 BC and making it coincide with the [[Exodus]]. This he described in his book, ''Ages in Chaos'' (1952).<ref> Immanuel Velikovsky, ''Ages in Chaos'', (1952) Doubleday</ref>
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−	Velikovsky's ideas were met with vigorous criticism, arguing that the science contradicted Velikovsky's findings, re-enforced by the conclusions of a 1974 conference by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "Velikovsky's Challenge to Science".<ref>Donald W. Goldsmith (Editor), ''Scientists Confront Velikovsky'' (1977), Cornell University Press, ISBN 0801409616, ISBN-13 978-0801409615.</ref> Velikovsky and his supporters disagreed, and the resulting controversy became known as "The Velikovsky Affair", after a book of the same name.<ref>Alfred de Grazia, (Editor) ''[http://www.grazian-archive.com/quantavolution/QUANTAVOL/va_docs/va_1.pdf The Velikovsky Affair]'', 1st ed. 1966, 2nd ed. 1978, with contributions by Ralph Juergens, Livio C. Stecchini, Alfred de Grazia and Immanuel Velikovsky. At the author's Website.</ref>
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−	~~Religious Creationists looked at Velikovsky's ideas and rejected them as incompatible with the Bible. For example, Don DeYoung concluded in 2000 that:~~
−	:"Velikovsky's ideas are a mixture of truth and error. His proposal of a recent Ice Age is shared with creationists, as are his challenges to "the doctrine of uniformity" (that rates of formation and erosion have always been constant). However, Velikovsky is hardly a friend of creationists or Christians in general since he fully accepted evolutionary theory. Velikovsky denied the Genesis flood and attempted to explain away the Old Testament miracles as natural catastrophes."<ref>Donald DeYoung, ''Astronomy and the Bible: Questions and Answers,'' (2nd ed 2000) p. 52</ref>
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−	A well-reviewed book on Velikovsky's impact on scientists and laymen is ''Beyond Velikovsky: The History of a Public Controversy'' ([[University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign\|University of Illinois]] Press, 1999) by [[Henry H. Bauer]]<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=6miMYvJU29QC Google books preview]</ref>.
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−	~~==References==~~
−	~~{{reflist\|2}}~~
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−	~~==Bibliography==~~
−	~~By Velikovsky~~
−	{\|
−	\|
−	* Worlds in Collision (1950)
−	* Ages in Chaos (1952)
−	* Earth In Upheaval (1955)
−	* Oedipus and Akhnaton (1960)
−	\|
−	* Peoples of the Sea (1977)
−	* Rameses II and His Times (1978)
−	* Mankind in Amnesia (1982)
−	* Stargazers and Gravediggers (1983)
−	\|}
−
−	~~Other authors~~
−	*1966: Alfred de Grazia, (Editor) ''[http://www.grazian-archive.com/quantavolution/QUANTAVOL/va_docs/va_1.pdf The Velikovsky Affair]'', 1st ed. 1966, 2nd ed. 1978, with contributions by Ralph Juergens, Livio C. Stecchini, Alfred de Grazia and Immanuel Velikovsky. At the author's Website.
−	*"[http://www.stephenjaygould.org/ctrl/gould_velikovsky.html Velikovsky in Collision]", an essay published in ''Ever since Darwin'' (1977), by Stephen Jay Gould
−	*1977: Donald W. Goldsmith (Editor), ''Scientists Confront Velikovsky'' (1977), Cornell University Press, ISBN 0801409616, ISBN-13 978-0801409615.
−	*1978: "Scientists Confront Scientists Who Confront Velikovsky", ''Kronos'' Vol. IV, No. 2 Winter 1978. ISBN 0-917994-06-X
−	*1984: Henry H. Bauer, ''[http://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/catalog/76rrd8qy9780252068454.html Beyond Velikovsky: The History of a Public Controversy]'', 1984, University of Illinois Press, ISBN: 978-0-252-06845-4
−	*Ellenberger, Leroy (1995), "[http://abob.libs.uga.edu/bobk/velidelu.html An Antidote to Velikovskian Delusions]", ''Skeptic'' 3 (4). Online with revisions.
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−	~~==Other resources==~~
−	*[http://diglib.princeton.edu/ead/getEad?id=ark:/88435/v692t621n Immanuel Velikovsky Papers, 1920-1996 (bulk 1930-1979)] at Princeton University
−	*[http://varchive.org/ The Velikovsky Archive]. Published and unpublished writings, documentary
−	*[http://www.velikovsky.info The Velikovsky Encyclopedia]
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−	~~[[Category:Jewish People]]~~
−	~~[[Category:Mythology]]~~
−	~~[[Category:Psychiatrists]]~~
−	~~[[category:Scientific controversies]]~~
−	~~{{DEFAULTSORT:Velikovsky, Immanuel}}~~
−	~~[[Category: Creationism]]~~

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−	'''Immanuel Velikovsky''' (1895-1979) was a Russian-born American trained [[psychiatrist]] and writer,<ref>[http://diglib.princeton.edu/ead/getEad?id=ark:/88435/v692t621n Immanuel Velikovsky Papers], 1920-1996. At Princeton University</ref> who in the 1950s proposed a radical new interpretation of [[ancient history]] and the evolution of the [[solar system]], based on mythological accounts, ancient traditions and histories, including the [[Bible]] and other religious and sacred texts.<ref>"[http://www.velikovsky.info/Immanuel_Velikovsky Immanuel Velikovsky]" at The Velikovsky Encyclopedia</ref>	+	'''Immanuel Velikovsky''' (1895-1979) was a Russian-born American trained [[psychiatrist]] and writer,<ref>[http://diglib.princeton.edu/ead/getEad?id=ark:/88435/v692t621n Immanuel Velikovsky Papers], 1920-1996. At Princeton University</ref> who in the 1950s proposed a radical new interpretation of [[ancient history]] and the evolution of the [[solar system]], based on mythological accounts, ancient traditions and histories, including the [[Bible]] and other religious and sacred texts.<ref>"[http://www.velikovsky.info/Immanuel_Velikovsky Immanuel Velikovsky]" at The Velikovsky Encyclopedia</ref> His books were runaway best sellers and helped shape public perceptions of ancient history.

	In particular, he hypothesised that the planet [[Venus]] was ejected from [[Jupiter]] around 1450 BC, and in a comet-like form, careered around the solar system disrupting the orbits of both [[Mars]] and [[Earth]] before settling into its present orbit.<ref>"[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worlds_in_Collision Worlds in Collision]" at Wikipedia</ref> The resulting cosmic catastrophes, he believed, were described in various ancient and biblical texts, including for example, the parting of the [[Red Sea]] and the Sun standing still. He described these ideas in his best-selling book, ''Worlds in Collision'' (1950)<ref>Velikovsky, Immanuel (1950). ''Worlds in Collision'', Macmillan. ISBN 1-199-84874-3.</ref> To accompany his astronomical theories he devised a new chronology for [[Ancient Egypt]], moving the end of the Middle Kingdom to 1450 BC and making it coincide with the [[Exodus]]. This he described in his book, ''Ages in Chaos'' (1952).<ref> Immanuel Velikovsky, ''Ages in Chaos'', (1952) Doubleday</ref>		In particular, he hypothesised that the planet [[Venus]] was ejected from [[Jupiter]] around 1450 BC, and in a comet-like form, careered around the solar system disrupting the orbits of both [[Mars]] and [[Earth]] before settling into its present orbit.<ref>"[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worlds_in_Collision Worlds in Collision]" at Wikipedia</ref> The resulting cosmic catastrophes, he believed, were described in various ancient and biblical texts, including for example, the parting of the [[Red Sea]] and the Sun standing still. He described these ideas in his best-selling book, ''Worlds in Collision'' (1950)<ref>Velikovsky, Immanuel (1950). ''Worlds in Collision'', Macmillan. ISBN 1-199-84874-3.</ref> To accompany his astronomical theories he devised a new chronology for [[Ancient Egypt]], moving the end of the Middle Kingdom to 1450 BC and making it coincide with the [[Exodus]]. This he described in his book, ''Ages in Chaos'' (1952).<ref> Immanuel Velikovsky, ''Ages in Chaos'', (1952) Doubleday</ref>

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 Velikovsky's ideas were met with vigorous criticism, arguing that the science contradicted Velikovsky's findings, re-enforced by the conclusions of a 1974 conference by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, "Velikovsky's Challenge to Science".<ref>Donald W. Goldsmith (Editor), ''Scientists Confront Velikovsky'' (1977), Cornell University Press, ISBN 0801409616, ISBN-13 978-0801409615.</ref> Velikovsky and his supporters disagreed, and the resulting controversy became known as "The Velikovsky Affair", after a book of the same name.<ref>Alfred de Grazia, (Editor) ''[http://www.grazian-archive.com/quantavolution/QUANTAVOL/va_docs/va_1.pdf The Velikovsky Affair]'', 1st ed. 1966, 2nd ed. 1978, with contributions by Ralph Juergens, Livio C. Stecchini, Alfred de Grazia and Immanuel Velikovsky. At the author's Website.</ref>
-Creationists have accepted some of Velikovsky's ideas, but rejected others as incompatible with the Bible. For example, Don DeYoung concluded in 2000 that:
+Religious Creationists looked at Velikovsky's ideas and rejected them as incompatible with the Bible. For example, Don DeYoung concluded in 2000 that:
-:"Velikovsky's ideas are a mixture of truth and error. His proposal of a recent Ice Age is shared with creationists, as are his  challenges to "the doctrine of uniformity" (that rates of formation and erosion have always been constant).  However, Velikovsky is  hardly a friend of creationists or Christians in general since he  fully accepted evolutionary theory. Velikovsky denied the Genesis flood and attempted to explain away the Old Testament miracles as  natural catastrophes."<ref>Donald DeYoung, ''Astronomy and the Bible: Questions and Answers,'' (2nd ed 2000) p. 52</ref>
+:"Velikovsky's ideas are a mixture of truth and error. His proposal  of a recent Ice Age is shared with creationists, as are his  challenges to "the doctrine of uniformity" (that rates of formation  and erosion have always been constant). However, Velikovsky is  hardly a friend of creationists or Christians in general since he  fully accepted evolutionary theory. Velikovsky denied the Genesis  flood and attempted to explain away the Old Testament miracles as  natural catastrophes."<ref>Donald DeYoung, ''Astronomy and the Bible: Questions and Answers,'' (2nd ed 2000) p. 52</ref>