The Lost World Of Genesis One by John H. Walton
Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate
This work argues that the opening chapter of Genesis should be read in its ancient Near Eastern context as a description of God assigning functions and purposes to the cosmos—not as a scientific account of material origins. It proposes a “functional ontology” and a cosmic-temple motif in which the six divine days inaugurate order, roles, and systems, emphasizing theological and priestly concerns about God’s sovereignty and the establishment of cosmic order; understood this way, the passage addresses meaning and function rather than modern empirical questions, which reframes contemporary debates about creation and science.
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- 2009
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