The lost world of Genesis One :
Walton, John H., 1952-
The lost world of Genesis One : ancient cosmology and the origins debate / John H. Walton. - Downers Grove, Ill. : IVP Academic, c2009. - 192 p. ; 21 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 174-190) and index.
Genesis 1 is ancient cosmology -- Ancient cosmology is function oriented -- "Create" (Hebrew bara) concerns and functions -- The beginning state in Genesis 1 is nonfunctional -- Days one to three in Genesis 1 establish functions -- Days four to six in Genesis 1 install functionaries -- Divine rest is in a temple -- The cosmos is a temple -- The seven days of Genesis 1 relate to the cosmic temple inauguration -- The seven days of Genesis 1 do not concern material origins -- "Functional cosmic temple" offers face-value exegesis -- Other theories of Genesis 1 either go too far or not far enough -- The difference between origin accounts in science and scripture is metaphysical in nature -- God's roles as creator and sustainer are less different than we have thought -- Current debate about intelligent design ultimately concerns purpose -- Scientific explanations of origins can be viewed in light of purpose, and if so, are unobjectionable -- Resulting theology in this view of Genesis 1 is stronger, not weaker -- Public science education should be neutral regarding purpose.
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. --from publisher description.
0830837043 9780830837045 :USD9.85
Bible.--O.T.--Genesis I--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Biblical cosmology.
Cosmogony.
Creationism.
The lost world of Genesis One : ancient cosmology and the origins debate / John H. Walton. - Downers Grove, Ill. : IVP Academic, c2009. - 192 p. ; 21 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 174-190) and index.
Genesis 1 is ancient cosmology -- Ancient cosmology is function oriented -- "Create" (Hebrew bara) concerns and functions -- The beginning state in Genesis 1 is nonfunctional -- Days one to three in Genesis 1 establish functions -- Days four to six in Genesis 1 install functionaries -- Divine rest is in a temple -- The cosmos is a temple -- The seven days of Genesis 1 relate to the cosmic temple inauguration -- The seven days of Genesis 1 do not concern material origins -- "Functional cosmic temple" offers face-value exegesis -- Other theories of Genesis 1 either go too far or not far enough -- The difference between origin accounts in science and scripture is metaphysical in nature -- God's roles as creator and sustainer are less different than we have thought -- Current debate about intelligent design ultimately concerns purpose -- Scientific explanations of origins can be viewed in light of purpose, and if so, are unobjectionable -- Resulting theology in this view of Genesis 1 is stronger, not weaker -- Public science education should be neutral regarding purpose.
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. --from publisher description.
0830837043 9780830837045 :USD9.85
Bible.--O.T.--Genesis I--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Biblical cosmology.
Cosmogony.
Creationism.
