The original of this statement with list of singing names is found here.
Mathematicians' Statement on the Bible Codes
We are making this statement concerning what have been called "Bible codes"
or "Torah codes". We recognize that many sincere people take this phenomenon
seriously, which compels us to speak out on the basis of what our mathematical training
tells us about the evidence claimed for this alleged phenomenon.
There is a common belief in the general community to the effect that many
mathematicians, statisticians, and other scientists consider the claims to be credible.
This belief is incorrect. On the contrary, the almost unanimous opinion of those in the
scientific world who have studied the question is that the theory is without foundation.
The signatories to this letter have themselves examined the evidence and found it entirely
unconvincing.
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