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A review by mrincredible
The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate by John H. Walton
5.0
A fantastic opener to understanding the complexity of poetry of Genesis's creation account. His model of functional vs material creation is carefully laid out, and his outline of the creation process as a temple dedication ceremony was a fantastic read.
While this book is quite a heavy read, and feels like a thesis, it is comprehensive and a clear journey through the author's thought process. Clearly sourced text and a knowledgeable author gives it a grounding in something other than the author's opinion.
The last third of the book specifically addresses the evolution and creationism debate, and how this becomes irrelevant in the light of the book. Definitely a book that will stick with me for a long time!
While this book is quite a heavy read, and feels like a thesis, it is comprehensive and a clear journey through the author's thought process. Clearly sourced text and a knowledgeable author gives it a grounding in something other than the author's opinion.
The last third of the book specifically addresses the evolution and creationism debate, and how this becomes irrelevant in the light of the book. Definitely a book that will stick with me for a long time!