One of the most significant things that has happened in my development as a Christian is a monthly series of articles called "It's About Time" which was published in the late 70's and early 80's by The Chronology History Research Institute.
Faulstich, founder of the entity, was a computer financial manager for a NYSE company who retired and devoted the rest of his life to construction of Chronological relationships described in the bible.
His date for Adam, March of 4000 BC is four years later than the earlier work done by Usher.
Study of Faulstich's work leaves you with the strong belief that the Bible sets out a complete basis for reconstruction of the timeline. It puts into clear focus, Chronologically controversial scripture such as Daniel Chapter 5. His work on the Chronology of the Kings is now taught in Jerusalem.
Although I differ strongly with his Theology, if you were going to read only one Bible Study text, this is the one you should read.
http://www.webspawner.com/users/BibleChron/
The important material is under C, D, and F.
If God stopped by today and spoke to Bill Gates - I am quite sure that the knowledge and sciences we have developed over the past 5,000 years would permit a more accurate application of God’s word to his original creation of the Universe. IMHO