Carol S Wimmer
Independent bible scholar interested in applying the lens of light, color, imagery of Creation, and timekeeping to the lens of historical criticism. Fields of study pertain to three areas of human concern: Creation as a Common Spiritual Language, the Subject of Time, and the Organization of God’s people on earth. Believing that personal insight must be grounded in credible evidence, Carol entered the field of independent biblical research. From 2004 to 2011, she presented several academic papers on the text of Genesis 1 at different regional and national meetings of the Society of Biblical Literature. Her research initially appeared in The Encyclopedia of Sciences and Religions, a reference work published by Springer 2013, available to colleges, universities and seminaries. Carol writes from a visionary perspective. She shares her inspired perceptions in an effort to contribute something meaningful to the current dialogue regarding the present shift occurring within the church universal. Carol lives with her husband, Larry, in Tulsa, OK. In their free time, she and her husband enjoy gardening, carpentry, interior design, and renovating old or neglected houses. Together, they have two children and three grandchildren.
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regarding the literary structure and purpose of Genesis 1. Excerpt taken from "The Clock—A Timekeeping Tool for the Church of Tomorrow," C.S.Wimmer
WestBow Press, A Division of Thomas Nelson & Zondervan; © 2015 Carol S. Wimmer
Structure and balance matters for two reasons: As the text of Genesis 1 unfolds, the literary structure follows the seven visible colors of the rainbow. The words, "Let there be light" quite literally introduce the reader to every color in the visible spectrum. Secondly, a timekeeping methodology is woven into the literary structure that moves the reader from the beginning of time Genesis 1 to the Sabbath Day garden in Genesis 3. The methodology is dependent on the seven visible colors of the rainbow.
The subjects of light and time are integral to understanding the purpose for this text. If we accept a literary view that does not permit both light and time to emerge, then we will remain blind to the deeper spiritual teachings of Genesis 1. Put simply, the account of Creation is quite sophisticated below the surface!
How did Jesus understand the spiritual interplay between the two realms of time? Was he able to make clear distinctions between the greater government of eternality and the lesser temporal government? We cannot know for certain, yet John's gospel suggests that he had full knowledge. Over and over again John tells us that Jesus claimed a sense of ownership regarding his time. Jesus said, " My hour.. . "
Jesus was not about to be controlled by a lesser spiritual government, its voice, and its assumed authority inside the human mind. Instead a greater government, voice, and authority controlled his perception of time's passage. Might we have a similar power to understand the deceptive nature of the government of temporal time, thereby thwarting its ability to lead humanity into violence against one another?
Part I: The Case of the Mission Chariot
Part II: A Crystal Dome and a Glassy Sea
Part III: The Four Faces of the Human Condition
Part IV: The Gift of Wings
Part V: One of Seven Rainbows
Part VI: A Wheel of Time within a Wheel of Light
Part VII: When Revelation Requires Time
Books by Carol S Wimmer
This academic study employs the lens of light, color, imagery, and timekeeping to explore perspectives that the traditional historical-critical lens may not capture.
100,220 words; 346 Pages; 108 full-color illustrations.
Ages 9-12
Best Viewed in Two-Page Spread
Once Upon Unmeasured Time revisits a time in human history when no one had a clock, no one had a calendar, and no one had a watch! The storyline follows the first timekeepers on their journey into measured time. The struggle to solve the timekeeping riddle provides a fascinating prequel to the opening words of the Hebrew Bible.
When seen through the eyes of a child, Genesis 1 holds a key to some of humanity’s deepest spiritual lessons. What can be gained by considering the story behind the story of Creation? What may have led to the writing of Genesis 1? Will the words, “Let there be light” take on new meaning as children are encouraged to color the story of Creation? Why did God ask humans to see the green plants as food? Did the ancient biblical writers understand a deep spiritual secret about purple light that has been lost over time?
regarding the literary structure and purpose of Genesis 1. Excerpt taken from "The Clock—A Timekeeping Tool for the Church of Tomorrow," C.S.Wimmer
WestBow Press, A Division of Thomas Nelson & Zondervan; © 2015 Carol S. Wimmer
Structure and balance matters for two reasons: As the text of Genesis 1 unfolds, the literary structure follows the seven visible colors of the rainbow. The words, "Let there be light" quite literally introduce the reader to every color in the visible spectrum. Secondly, a timekeeping methodology is woven into the literary structure that moves the reader from the beginning of time Genesis 1 to the Sabbath Day garden in Genesis 3. The methodology is dependent on the seven visible colors of the rainbow.
The subjects of light and time are integral to understanding the purpose for this text. If we accept a literary view that does not permit both light and time to emerge, then we will remain blind to the deeper spiritual teachings of Genesis 1. Put simply, the account of Creation is quite sophisticated below the surface!
How did Jesus understand the spiritual interplay between the two realms of time? Was he able to make clear distinctions between the greater government of eternality and the lesser temporal government? We cannot know for certain, yet John's gospel suggests that he had full knowledge. Over and over again John tells us that Jesus claimed a sense of ownership regarding his time. Jesus said, " My hour.. . "
Jesus was not about to be controlled by a lesser spiritual government, its voice, and its assumed authority inside the human mind. Instead a greater government, voice, and authority controlled his perception of time's passage. Might we have a similar power to understand the deceptive nature of the government of temporal time, thereby thwarting its ability to lead humanity into violence against one another?
Part I: The Case of the Mission Chariot
Part II: A Crystal Dome and a Glassy Sea
Part III: The Four Faces of the Human Condition
Part IV: The Gift of Wings
Part V: One of Seven Rainbows
Part VI: A Wheel of Time within a Wheel of Light
Part VII: When Revelation Requires Time
This academic study employs the lens of light, color, imagery, and timekeeping to explore perspectives that the traditional historical-critical lens may not capture.
100,220 words; 346 Pages; 108 full-color illustrations.
Ages 9-12
Best Viewed in Two-Page Spread
Once Upon Unmeasured Time revisits a time in human history when no one had a clock, no one had a calendar, and no one had a watch! The storyline follows the first timekeepers on their journey into measured time. The struggle to solve the timekeeping riddle provides a fascinating prequel to the opening words of the Hebrew Bible.
When seen through the eyes of a child, Genesis 1 holds a key to some of humanity’s deepest spiritual lessons. What can be gained by considering the story behind the story of Creation? What may have led to the writing of Genesis 1? Will the words, “Let there be light” take on new meaning as children are encouraged to color the story of Creation? Why did God ask humans to see the green plants as food? Did the ancient biblical writers understand a deep spiritual secret about purple light that has been lost over time?