The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate

ISBN-13:	9780830837045
Publisher:	InterVarsity Press
Publication date:	05/22/2009
Series:	The Lost World Series , #2
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	148,463
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.70(d)

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 books in the Lost World Series follow the pattern set by Bible scholar John H. Walton, bringing a fresh, close reading of the Hebrew text and knowledge of ancient Near Eastern literature to an accessible discussion of the biblical topic at hand using a series of logic-based propositions.