Apparently, it was faster than normal. I have seen some accounts stating scientists need to revise their models of early galaxy formation because they'd have started before the universe began--obviously, a problem.
So, science is working on reaching a complete understanding. The bible is already a finished work, so it certainly won't tell us anything different than Genesis: In the beginning God created the heavens and earth.
So, how long ago was this? Could we get a bit more detail on how stars are formed and die? There's so little presented--just God did it. Yep.