Seven Days That Divide the World
The Beginning According to Genesis and Science
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Publisher Description
What did the writer of Genesis mean by “the first day”? Is it a literal week or a series of time periods? If I believe that the earth is 4.5 billion years old, am I denying the authority of Scripture? In response to the continuing controversy over the interpretation of the creation narrative in Genesis, John Lennox proposes a succinct method of reading and interpreting the first chapters of Genesis without discounting either science or Scripture. With examples from history, a brief but thorough exploration of the major interpretations, and a look into the particular significance of the creation of human beings, Lennox suggests that Christians can heed modern scientific knowledge while staying faithful to the biblical narrative. He moves beyond a simple response to the controversy, insisting that Genesis teaches us far more about the God of Jesus Christ and about God’s intention for creation than it does about the age of the earth. With this book, Lennox offers a careful yet accessible introduction to a scientifically-savvy, theologically-astute, and Scripturally faithful interpretation of Genesis.
Customer Reviews
Genesis - first few chapters explained
I enjoyed this book greatly And read it very quickly as it usually would take me to read a book. I’m not sure he answers the questions raised as much as explored each possibility. I think it is clear that God was involved and I think This books agrees also; the question remains on how involved is or was he.
Obviously a perspective from a Christian Scientist but also about to bring out non Christian views and take a look at them also!
I love the last appendix how it expresses an evolutionary Gap issue as they excuse Christianity using a God of the Gaps. I guess that leaves us to know there are gaps.
Great book
A fantastic and easy read.
A great book for the scientifically minded curious Christian who wants to be able to intelligently defend their faith.