The Genesis Debate

Written by Dr. Ligon Duncan | Nov 24, 2000 6:00:00 AM

Are the Genesis creation days 24 hours long? Ages of time? Or a literary framework? In The Genesis Debate, three teams of evangelicals committed to the infallibility and inerrancy of Scripture tackle this question head-on by presenting and defending their respective views in a lively, yet friendly, forum. J. Ligon Duncan III and David W. Hall defend the view that the Genesis creation days are six, sequential days, each 24 hours long (the 24-hour view). Hugh Ross and Gleason L. Archer defend the view that the Genesis creation days are six sequential ages of time of unspecified but finite duration (the day-age view). And Lee Irons with Meredith G. Kline defend the view that the Genesis creation days are presented as normal days, but that the picture of God's creating in six days and resting on the seventh is figurative (the Framework view). Whether you are new to the creation-day debate or have followed it for some time, The Genesis Debate will deepen your understanding and strengthen your faith.

I am more resolved to encourage (the discussion about the Genesis creation days) after reading this important book.

John H. Armstrong, President

The Genesis Debate is a powerful read . . . . It will make you think and deepen your faith. . . .

R.C. Sproul, Jr., Editor

The Genesis Debate is a worthwhile volume that will help you better understand the biblical doctrine of creation.

Norman L. Geisler, Professor of Apologetics

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