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Two Spiritual Paths for Interpreting Genesis

Have you ever been to someplace with someone you know well that is filled with many different sounds, perhaps a loud party or convention, and found that you could pick their voice out from the cacophony even though it may … Continue reading

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The Spiritual Bankruptcy of Young Earth Creationism

The debates over creation and the correct interpretation of Genesis inevitably focus on intellectual arguments. Unfortunately, amidst arguments over the meaning of yom, the reliability of radiometric dating, and so on, it’s easy to lose track of the spiritual. But … Continue reading

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Adam and Eve – What’s in a name?

In an earlier post, we explored the use of “Adam” in Genesis, and how common translations obscure the true nature of his name. When that nature is revealed, the sense of the text changes a lot. It turns out that … Continue reading

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