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Genesis 1 as a Theological Litmus Test

The literal interpretation of Genesis 1:1-2:3 runs into serious problems on more than one level, not the least of which is how to understand the “firmament.”

Posted byKerry LeeJuly 3, 2014Posted inBible and History, biblical scholarship, Close Reading, Genesis, Genesis 1, Old Testament, Pentateuch, Studying the BibleTags:creationism, firmament, GenesisLeave a comment on Genesis 1 as a Theological Litmus Test

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