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Ask NT Wright Anything

#58 Genesis, 6-day creation and the first humans

Mar 25, 2021
23:41

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  • The six-day sequence in Genesis can be understood as the creation of a temple structure rather than a literal account, highlighting the symbolic and theological messages embedded in the text.
  • Adam and Eve were chosen out of the available hominids and given a specific responsibility to bring God's order into creation, indicating their significance in God's plan of redemption.

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Interpretation of Genesis Creation and Evolution

In this episode, the host, Justin Brierley, discusses questions on Genesis creation and evolution with guest speaker Tom Wright. They address the belief in a literal six-day creation event and explore the Hebrew term 'Tohu wa bohu' in Genesis 1. Tom Wright highlights that the six-day sequence in Genesis can be understood as the creation of a temple structure rather than a literal account. He recommends John Walton's book 'The Lost World of Genesis One' for a broader understanding of this interpretation.

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