"I read Genesis 1 literally, but not word for word" | Prof. Dr. John Walton

Episode von Begründet Glauben von Institut für Glaube und Wissenschaft · 1. Juli 2026 · 37 min

In this conversation, John Walton explains why Genesis should be read trough its ancient Near Eastern context rather than as a modern scientific account. He shows how this approach can deepen faith and offer a fresh perspective on the relationship between the Bible and science.

👤 John H. Walton is an American Old Testament scholar and Professor Emeritus of Old Testament, internationally recognized for his research on the Old Testament in its ancient Near Eastern context. He is best known for his work on the Genesis creation account and for advocating an interpretation of biblical texts through the lens of their original cultural and literary setting.

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