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God, Time, and Creation

In the Arena: The Debates and Lectures of William Lane Craig

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God, Time, and Creation: A Philosophical Exploration

This chapter examines the interplay between God's existence and concepts of time, contrasting tense and tenseless theories of temporal succession. The speakers debate the implications of creatio ex nihilo versus eternal creation, drawing on historical perspectives from Christian, Jewish, and Islamic thought. They explore the philosophical nuances of divine temporality, causal priority, and the relationship between God's timelessness and the creation event.

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