Recruiting the Ancients for the Creation Debate

A careful and unbiased analysis of how thinkers from church history interpreted the creation narrative in Genesis

How literally are we meant to take the creation week of Genesis 1? In this polarizing debate, contemporary interpreters invoke great theologians from history to support their own side, whether that be a young Earth, theistic evolution, or any other view.

The problem lies in trying to force ancient authors into contemporary boxes, as Andrew J. Brown shows in this thought-prov...