The number is the essence of all things. Pythagoras Werlitz takes the reader on a journey into the mysterious world of biblical numbers - starting from the great cultures of the Ancient East to the present day with the sensational discovery of the Bible code by Michael Drosnin. He not only questions the significance of the seven-day creation period or the actual age of Methuselah. He also explores the extent to which the power of sacred numbers influences the fate of individuals and the future of humanity. Whether it’s the seven days of creation, the 144,000 who are to be saved, or the magical number "666" - the Bible is full of mysterious numerical references that have been contemplated, interpreted, and attempted to be deciphered for thousands of years. What can be gleaned from them? Do they provide clues about the future of humanity?.