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The debate over creation day inception, when the creation days commenced according to the day one account of Gen 1:3–5, has persisted since the earliest times of Christianity. This article explores why this debate has continued so long by surveying the history of the debate and by examining the components of the major theories which have been proposed. The connection of the debate to other theological disputes, along with the fact that neither morning nor evening theory has satisfactorily addressed the temporal challenges of the day one account as yet, have both contributed to the persistence of this debate. Though the competing theories agree on the points which must be addressed in staking out a position on creation day inception, they hold largely opposite views on each. In their present form, morning and evening theories each have notable strengths and weaknesses, demonstrating the need for further development of each position. Over time, the development of and support for both theories have been greatly swayed by other theological concerns, signaling a need to devise a means of evaluating creation day inception theories based on standards derived from the day one account.
Recommended Citation
Hollis, Brian.
"Theories of Creation Day Inception: Their Nature, History, and Features."
Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)
61.2
(2023):
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Available at: https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/auss/vol61/iss2/3
