But long before that ​ — in the eighth century B.C.E. ​ — the Bible writer Isaiah referred to “the circle of the earth, ” using a word that may also be rendered“ sphere. ” ​ — Isaiah 40: 22; footnote.
Kuid juba kaua enne seda – 8. sajandil e.m.a – rääkis piiblikirjutaja Jesaja maast kui kerast.