My Fallback Position On Genesis 1
I have written many blog articles defending The Functional Origins/Temple Inauguration interpretation of Genesis 1. This is the view most commonly associated with Professor John Walton of Wheaton College and…
Addressing Lydia McGrew’s Criticisms Of The Lost World Of Genesis One
Dr. Lydia McGrew is an analytic philosopher who has published copious amounts of written, audio, and video content. I want to make it clear from the outset that I respect…
Response To Richard Averbeck’s Critiques Of “The Lost World Of Adam and Eve”
A while back, in preparing a video collaboration with my friend and fellow YouTuber, Zach Miller, I read some critics of the thesis of "The Lost World Of Genesis One"…
Responding To Jacques B Doukhan’s Critique Of “Genesis 1 As Ancient Cosmology”
I am one of those who thinks that The Cosmic Temple Inaguration view of Genesis 1 is correct. This view of Genesis 1 is most commonly assosiated with Professor John…
Responding To Tsumura on “Genesis 1 As Ancient Cosmology”
I am someone who favors the Functional Origins/Cosmic Temple Inauguration interpretation of Genesis 1. This view is prominently defended by and most commonly assosiated with John H. Walton of Wheaton…
Response To Noel Week’s Critique Of “The Lost World Of Genesis One”
I am one who fully endorses what I like to call The Cosmic Temple Inauguration interpretation of Genesis 1. Although technically, the name doesn't fully encompasses my entire view or…
Should We Not Use ANE Creation Texts To Understand Genesis?
Astrology Drawings Recently, I encountered an objection to The Cosmic Temple Inauguration interpretation of Genesis that I defend in my paper "Genesis 1: Functional Interpretation, Temple Inauguration, and Anti-Pagan Polemics"…
Genesis 1 – Functional Creation, Temple Inauguration, and Anti-Pagan Polemics
Abstract: In this paper, I will argue that Genesis 1, when interpreted in its Ancient Near Eastern context, is not about God materially creating the universe over 6 calendar days…
Q&A: Chester Asks About John Walton’s Functional Creation View
Hey, Evan! I follow your work here at Cerebral Faith and I really appreciate your research and output of work!! With that said I've been particularly following your take on…
William Lane Craig Responded To Me! Genesis 1, John Walton, and ANE Creation Texts.
Needless to say that I was surprised when I found out that William Lane Craig's most recent episode of The Reasonable Faith Podcast was all about responding to my articles…