James Ussher (1581 - 1656) is best known for his dating of the creation, but this tends to parody the man and his scholarship. In this conversation, Professor Alan Ford introduces the range and depth of his work, sets the chronology debate in context and explores how his reputation has changed over the centuries. You may also like: Why Study James Ussher with Alan Ford www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq2yFu2m4O4 Why Study Richard Hooker with Andrea Russell www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2QsB0RswcE Why Study Church History with Alan Ford www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVoHcCgqPMo Theologians in Conversation; Celtic Christianity - Myth and Reality www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlh6yirUcPo