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2. Exodus - Old Testament

2. Exodus - Old Testament

In Exodus, Asimov applies his analytical mind to biblical scholarship, offering fascinating historical context for familiar stories. His exploration of Moses' origin, Egyptian bondage, and the exodus, the moving away.

1. Genesis - Asimov's Guide to Bible

1. Genesis - Asimov's Guide to Bible

Asimov analyzes Genesis 1-4, detailing the 6-day creation, P version vs. man from clay, J version. Notes Hebrew terms like Elohim for Gods. Discusses Eden's geography via its rivers and Covers Adam, Eve, the Serpent's temptation. Cain killing Abel, and early genealogies.

I, Robot

I, Robot

"I Robot" explore various human-robot interactions, the Three Laws of Robotics, and the evolving role of robots in society and space, featuring characters like Susan Calvin.

Earth is Spherical

Earth is Spherical

Careful observation revealed Earth's true shape. Ancient thinkers noted how ships disappear hull-first over the horizon and Earth's curved shadow during lunar eclipses. Pythagoras proposed a spherical Earth, and Aristotle later provided strong evidence, proving it wasn't flat.

The Caves of Steel

The Caves of Steel

In Asimov's Caves of Steel, Earth detective Elijah Baley investigates a Spacer's murder with his unusual partner, the humanoid robot R. Daneel Olivaw.