This biography tells the story of James Usher, one of the most important religious figures of the 17th century. A scholar and theologian, Usher was best known for his chronology of the Bible, which placed the creation of the world at 4004 BC. Despite controversy surrounding his ideas, Usher's influence on religion and culture cannot be denied. Anyone interested in the history of religion or theology will find this book to be a valuable resource. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.