Subject: Genesis Creation, a practical example? |
Bible Note: Further Comments............................... Greetings Sir! No problem! :-o This is a good example of the subjective nature of some of the decisions we have to make. Gen. 1 could very well be poetry. However, this is an assumption, not a fact. It is usually based on two things (that I have commonly heard): a) The structure (day 1, day 2, ect....). b) The conflict with modern scientific thought. Even if we assume that Gen. 1 is a poem, we still don't know if it is to be taken literally or not. Personally, I think it is history in a poetic form. The purpose would be for ease of memorization and repeatition. I believe that Gen. 2 though cannot be poetry. If this is the case, then one can argue that Gen. 1 may not be either (or at least that it is historical). The problem you referred to concerning the flood is a common problem. Many who reject the historicity of the creation account also reject the historicity of most of Genesis as well. Got to go! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |