Peter Stoner, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Peter Stoner

American astronomer and author

Date of Birth: 16-Jun-1888

Date of Death: 21-Mar-1980

Profession: astronomer, mathematician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Peter Stoner (June 16, 1888 – March 21, 1980) was Chairman of the Departments of Mathematics and Astronomy at Pasadena City College until 1953; Chairman of the science division, Westmont College, 1953–57; Professor Emeritus of Science, Westmont College; Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Astronomy, Pasadena City College. Stoner is probably best known for his book Science Speaks that discusses, among other things, Bible prophecies vis a vis probability estimates and calculations.
The work is often cited in the field of Christian apologetics in regard to Bible prophecy.
Professor Stoner's book became widely known when it was mentioned by Josh McDowell in his 1972 book Evidence that Demands a Verdict (revised as New Evidence that Demands a Verdict).