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- Title
HUMAN ORIGINS AND THE BIBLE.
- Authors
Walton, John H.
- Abstract
The ongoing debate surrounding human origins and the Bible is based on interpretations of various sections of the Bible, particularly Genesis 1-3, which are believed by some to contradict some of the tenets of the modern scientific consensus (e.g., common descent of diversification of species through change over time from a common ancestor, polygenism). This paper suggests that an interpretation of Genesis 2-3 in light of a close reading of the Hebrew text and the recognition of its ancient Near Eastern context demonstrates that the scientific consensus need not be in conflict with sound biblical interpretation.
- Subjects
ORIGIN of life; HUMANITY; BIBLE. Genesis; OLD Testament; MIDDLE Eastern literature; SCIENCE
- Publication
Zygon: Journal of Religion & Science, 2012, Vol 47, Issue 4, p875
- ISSN
0591-2385
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1467-9744.2012.01301.x