The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate (The Lost World Series, Volume 2)

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 Adam and Eve: Genesis 2-3 and the Human Origins Debate
• The Lost World of the Flood: Mythology, Theology, and the Deluge Debate
• The Lost World of the Israelite Conquest: Covenant, Retribution, and the Fate of the Canaanites
• The Lost World of Scripture: Ancient Literary Culture and Biblical Authority
• Old Testament Theology for Christians: From Ancient Context to Enduring Belief
• The Lost World of the Torah: Law as Covenant and Wisdom in Ancient Context
• Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament
• Adam and the Genome: Reading Scripture after Genetic Science
• Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament: Introducing the Conceptual World of the Hebrew Bible
• Understanding Scientific Theories of Origins: Cosmology, Geology, and Biology in Christian Perspective (Biologos Books on Science and Christianity)