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In The Beginning: Listening To Genesis 1 And 2
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Do The Opening Chapters Of Genesis Constitute Real History?Concerned With An Apparent Shift Among Conservative Scholars To Answer In The Negative, Cornelis Van Dam Argues That Reading Genesis 1 And 2 As History Is Not Only Justified But Necessary. Van Dam Clarifies The Different Roles That Ancient Near Eastern Literature And Scientific Theories Should Play In Our Understanding Of The Bible As He Carefully Deals With The Exegetical Details Of The First Two Chapters Of The Bible.Pastors, Students, And Church Leaders Will Find In The Beginning An Informed Guide That Will Restore Their Confidence In The Complete Reliability Of The Genesis Creation Account.Table Of Contents:1. Introduction2. The Place Of Extrabiblical Evidence In Interpreting Scripture3. The Historicity Of Genesis 1:12:34. 'In The Beginning'5. The Days Of Creation6. 'God Created'7. 'The Heavens And The Earth' And Cosmology8. Days One To Six9. The Completed Creation And The Seventh Day10. The Historicity Of Genesis And The Garden Of Eden11. The Work Of Creation And The Gospelappendix: The Creation Of Heaven And Angelsendorsements'If You Want To Get To The Heart Of The Message Of This Book, You Could Say: In The Beginning There Is Truth. In This Indepth Investigation, Prof. Dr. C. Van Dam Shows Us That Holy Scripture Opens With The Revelation Of Facts. The First Pages Of Holy Scripture Are In No Way An Oriental Campfire Fantasy Or A Human Tale. In Fact, The Author Convincingly Argues That In Genesis 1 And 2 We Have Received The Reliable Account Of How God Brought The Universe Into Being Within A Period Of Six Days (Qualified By Evening And Morning). It Is No Exaggeration That Such An Exposition About The Origin Of The World And About The Historical Adam And Eve Has Probably Never Been As Necessary As It Is Today. This Book Definitely Meets A Big Need!' Jrgenburkhard Klautke, Dean Of The Academy Of Reformed Theology [Art] Giessen, Germany'The First Chapters Of The Book Of Genesis Form The Foundation Of God'S Message For Mankind. The Last Few Years Have Witnessed More And More New Interpretations Of These Chapters With Huge Consequences For The Church And Its Theology. Dr. Cornelis Van Dam Has Served The Discussion Well By Thoroughly Investigating These Different Visions And Showing How They Are In Part Based On Current Scientific Notions Of The Origin Of The Cosmos And The Human Race. However, Those Who Want To Honor The Selftestimony Of Genesis Have Many Good Reasons To Remain With The Classic Christian Understanding.' Martjan Paul, Professor Of Old Testament At The Evangelical Theological Faculty In Leuven (Belgium)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main argument of 'In the Beginning: Listening to Genesis 1 and 2'? A: The main argument of the book is that the opening chapters of Genesis should be understood as real history, and the author, Cornelis Van Dam, defends this perspective against a trend among some conservative scholars to interpret them otherwise.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'In the Beginning: Listening to Genesis 1 and 2' is Cornelis Van Dam, a scholar known for his work in biblical exegesis and theology.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers various topics including the historicity of Genesis 1:1-2:3, the days of creation, cosmology, and the relationship between the creation narrative and Christian theology.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: The target audience includes pastors, students, and church leaders who seek a deeper understanding of the Genesis creation account and its implications for faith.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'In the Beginning' is suitable for academic study as it engages with exegetical details and includes scholarly discussion on the interpretation of Genesis.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book consists of 400 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'In the Beginning: Listening to Genesis 1 and 2' published? A: The book was published on March 23, 2021.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is brand new when purchased.
- Q: Does the book include endorsements or reviews? A: Yes, the book includes endorsements from various scholars highlighting its importance and thorough investigation into the Genesis creation narrative.