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Genesis 1 Exploring the Origins of Creation

by Jw Carpenter

  • Hardback
  • Publisher: Jw
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 1.8 cm

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Embark on a profound journey through Genesis 1:1-31, the opening chapter of the Hebrew Bible, where the majestic account of God's creation of the heavens, earth, and humanity unfolds with poetic grandeur. Genesis 1: Exploring the Origins of Creation offers a meticulous and accessible exploration of this foundational text, delving into its rich Hebrew language, literary structure, and theological significance. By examining key terms like yom (day), bara (create), asah (make), t'hom (deep), and tzelem (image), the book illuminates the text's flexibility and depth, revealing how it speaks to both ancient and modern audiences. This comprehensive study navigates the interpretive landscape through three prominent perspectives: Young Earth Creationism, which envisions a literal six-day creation 6,000-10,000 years ago; Old Earth Creationism, which sees the "days" as epochs spanning billions of years; and Theistic Evolution, which interprets the narrative as theological poetry embracing guided evolutionary processes. Each viewpoint is thoughtfully analyzed, highlighting its engagement with the Hebrew text, its use of scientific observations-like geological strata, fossil records, and cosmological data-and its respectful dialogue with opposing views. Rooted in the ancient Near Eastern context, where Genesis 1 stood apart from chaotic creation myths, this book underscores the text's monotheistic proclamation of God's sovereignty and creation's goodness. It acknowledges the limits of empirically proving the distant past, emphasizing interpretive humility while celebrating the shared conviction that God, transcendent and purposeful, crafted all things according to His will. Ideal for readers seeking to harmonize faith and reason, scholars, students, and curious minds alike, this book invites you to stand in awe of the Creator's wondrous work, whether it unfolded in days, eons, or through the intricate tapestry of evolution.

  • Title

    Genesis 1 Exploring the Origins of Creation

  • Book Format

    Hardcover

  • Publisher

    Jw

  • Published

    July 2025

  • Weight

    550g

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 1.8 cm

  • ISBN

    9798349495427

  • ISBN-10

    8349495421

  • Eden Code

    7299594

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