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The Lost World of Genesis One

Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate [Paperback]

by John H Walton

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Interpretations of Genesis chapter one abound. In The Lost World of Genesis One, John Walton offers 20 ideas that unpack the text of the Bible's opening.

  • Interested in the beginning of everything?

  • This book helps you better grasp what the Bible's opening is saying

  • Find ideas and propositions for how best to read Genesis one

  • Author

    John H Walton

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Intervarsity Press (IVP USA)

  • Published

    July 2009

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The Lost World of Genesis One

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In this astute mix of cultural critique and biblical studies, John H. Walton presents and defends twenty propositions supporting a literary and theological understanding of Genesis 1 within the context of the ancient Near Eastern world and unpacks its implications for our modern scientific understanding of origins.

Ideal for students, professors, pastors and lay readers with an interest in the intelligent design controversy and creation-evolution debates, Walton's thoughtful analysis unpacks seldom appreciated aspects of the biblical text and sets Bible-believing scientists free to investigate the question of origins.

Prologue
Introduction
Proposition 1: Genesis One Is Ancient Cosmology
Proposition 2: Ancient Cosmology Is Function Oriented
Proposition 3: "Create" (Hebrew bara') Concerns Functions
Proposition 4: The Beginning State in Genesis One is Non-Functional
Proposition 5: Days One Through Three in Genesis 1 Establish Functions
Proposition 6: Days Four Through Six in Genesis 1 Install Functionaries
Proposition 7: Divine Rest Is In a Temple
Proposition 8: The Cosmos Is a Temple
Proposition 9: The Seven Days of Genesis 1 Relate to the Cosmic Temple Inauguration
Proposition 10: The Seven Days of Genesis 1 Do Not Concern Material Origins
Proposition 11: "Functional Cosmic Temple" Offers Face-Value Exegesis
Proposition 12: Other Theories of Genesis 1 Either Go Too Far or Not Far Enough
Proposition 13: The Difference Between Origin Accounts in Science and Scripture is Metaphysical in Nature
Proposition 14: God's Roles as Creator and Sustainer are Less Different Than We Have Thought
Proposition 15: Current Debate About Intelligent Design Ultimately Concerns Purpose
Proposition 16: Scientifice Explanations of Origins Can Be Veiwed in Light of Purpose, and If So, Are Unobjectionable
Proposition 17: Resulting Theology in This View of Genesis 1 Is Stronger, Not Weaker
Proposition 18: Public Science Education Should Be Neutral Regarding Purpose
Summary and Conclusions
FAQs
Notes
Index

"This book presents a profoundly important new analysis of the meaning of Genesis. Digging deeply into the original Hebrew language and the culture of the people of Israel in Old Testament times, respected scholar John Walton argues convincingly

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Specification

  • Author

    John H Walton

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Intervarsity Press (IVP USA)

  • Published

    July 2009

  • Weight

    222g

  • Page Count

    192

  • Dimensions

    140 x 206 x 18 mm

  • ISBN

    9780830837045

  • ISBN-10

    0830837043

  • Eden Code

    2585470

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  • Author/Creator: John H Walton

  • ISBN: 9780830837045

  • Publisher: Intervarsity Press (IVP USA)

  • Release Date: July 2009

  • Weight: 222g

  • Dimensions: 140 x 206 x 18 mm

  • Eden Code: 2585470


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