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The Lost World of Genesis One

Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate

by John H Walton

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  • 192 pages
  • Publisher: Intervarsity Press (IVP Academic)
  • 14 x 20.6 x 1.8 cm

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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.
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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.

The Lost World of Genesis One and The Lost World of Adam and Eve
The Lost World of Adam and EveThe Lost World of Genesis One

  • Author

    John H Walton

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Intervarsity Press (IVP Academic)

  • Published

    July 2009

  • Weight

    222g

  • Page Count

    192

  • Dimensions

    14 x 20.6 x 1.8 cm

  • ISBN

    9780830837045

  • ISBN-10

    0830837043

  • Eden Code

    2585470

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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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    As a Bible believing scientist, educationist and practising Christian I have long sought for a genuine solution to the challenges of Genesis 1. In this book John Walton makes sense of so much that has confused the debate in the past. More than that, when you then view other passages of Scripture in the light of Professor Walton's interpretation, the light shines in these, too, and produces a sense of completeness that is both intellectually and spiritually satisfying. I would commend this book as a must read to all who genuinely seek after a better understanding of the truth, whatever side of the debate they are on, be they Christian or secular atheist.

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