A note on Walton's Genesis 1 as Ancient Cosmology—February's $1.99 book
It's worth pointing out that Genesis 1 as Ancient Cosmology (Eisenbrauns: 2011) is the more robust academic argument of John Walton's The Lost World of Genesis One (IVP: 2009). The latter book was quite popular a few years ago, but I don't think too many people were aware of the Eisenbrauns volume that followed it. Both are helpful in their own way, but if you are interested in following Walton step by step as he develops his theory on the Genesis creation narrative, Genesis 1 as Ancient Cosmology fulfills that need aptly.
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Matthew Miller said:
Both are helpful in their own way
Since I already have the 2011 edition could you please why the 2009 version might be worth the purchase?
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Bruce, I have two primary reasons:Bruce Dunning said:Since I already have the 2011 edition could you please why the 2009 version might be worth the purchase?
1. In the IVP volume Walton spends a chunk of time unpacking the implications of his perspective for discussion in the public sphere, including how origins is taught in public schools.
2. The IVP volume distills the data considerably, focusing on the biblical text. While limiting in some ways, it is quite helpful if one is trying to lead an engaged discussion about his thesis in a church, small group, or Bible study context.0 -
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He also spends more time spelling out implications for the creation/evolution debate in the public sphere and a hypothetical Q&A.
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Good to know, I have to consider this deal. My friends like this kind of academic discussion and I appreciate Walton's views. I've been many years in Africa and I think that long time ago people just thought that when the flood is over, the land is created, and when the clouds disappear, the heavens are created. But in a Western context I need to talk about cosmology to be on the same level as others [H]
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