The Lost World of Adam and Eve - Genesis 2-3 and the Human Origins Debate

What if reading Genesis 2-3 in its ancient Near Eastern context shows that the creation account makes no claims regarding Adam and Eve's material origins? John Walton's groundbreaking insights into this text create space for a faithful reading of Scripture along with full engagement with science, creating a new way forward in the human origins debate.

About the author

John H. Walton (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is professor of Old Testament, emeritus, at Wheaton College and Graduate School. His many books include The Lost World of Genesis One and Wisdom for Faithful Reading.

Summary

What if reading Genesis 2-3 in its ancient Near Eastern context shows that the creation account makes no claims regarding Adam and Eve's material origins? John Walton's groundbreaking insights into this text create space for a faithful reading of Scripture along with full engagement with science, creating a new way forward in the human origins debate.

Product details

• Authors: Dr John H Walton, John H Walton, John H. Walton, N T Wright, N. T. Wright
• Publisher: InterVarsity Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.03.2015
• EAN: 9780830824618
• ISBN: 978-0-8308-2461-8
• No. of pages: 272
• Series: Lost World; The Lost World Series
• Subjects: Fiction > Gift books, albums, perpetual calendars, postcard booklets; Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Miscellaneous; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works