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New Explorations in the Lost World of Genesis
paperback
  • Length: 272 pages
  • Dimensions: 5.5 × 8.25 in
  • Published: April 15, 2025
  • Imprint: IVP Academic
  • Item Code: A0491
  • ISBN: 9781514004913

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Updating and expanding upon his previous work on origins, this riveting volume from John H. Walton marks the eighth entry in his bestselling Lost World Series, which has sold more than 125,000 copies.

For over a decade, John Walton's books The Lost World of Genesis One and The Lost World of Adam and Eve have shaped readers' understanding of the ancient Near Eastern world and its implications for modern scientific origins debates. But more than simply engaging the creation/evolution debate, these works explored questions related to interpretation of Genesis through ancient eyes, the theological purpose of a seven-day creation account, the historicity of Adam and Eve, and the history of interpretation of the creative narratives.

In New Explorations in the Lost World of Genesis, Walton provides comprehensive and timely updates on the latest developments and research, including:

  • a summary of positions addressed in his previous books on origins
  • new insights, clarifications, and illustrations based on current scholarship
  • answers to frequently asked questions

Engaging the latest scholarship as well as questions that his proponents and critics alike have raised, New Explorations in the Lost World of Genesis provides a relevant update that will benefit students, professors, and pastors as they continue to explore questions of origins and their implications for the Christian life.

"John Walton has been writing insightfully about the book of Genesis for over twenty-five years. His important reminder that the books of the Bible were not written 'to us' but rather 'for us' underscores the importance of reading the books of the Old Testament in their ancient Near Eastern context. John has helped us do just that for years, and in this new book, he revisits the topics that he has treated earlier on the book of Genesis to give us his most recent and best thinking on that foundational book. I recommend New Explorations in the Lost World of Genesis for all readers of the Bible."

Tremper Longman III, distinguished scholar and professor emeritus of biblical studies at Westmont College and author of How to Read the Psalms
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CONTENTS

1. Introduction—Purpose of Book
2. Methodology
a. Summary of Previous Material
b. New Explorations
c. Answering Frequently Asked Questions
3. Gen 1: Creation Account Focused on Function/Order Instead of Physical/Material
a. Summary of Previous Material
b. New Explorations
c. Answering Frequently Asked Questions
4. Gen 1: Cosmic Temple and Rest
a. Summary of Previous Material
b. New Explorations
c. Answering Frequently Asked Questions
5. Gen 2: The Garden and the Trees
a. Summary of Previous Material
b. New Explorations
c. Answering Frequently Asked Questions
6. Gen 2: Adam and Eve
a. Summary of Previous Material
b. New Explorations
c. Answering Frequently Asked Questions
7. Gen 3: The Fall
a. Summary of Previous Material
b. New Explorations
c. Answering Frequently Asked Questions
8. Gen 3: The Pronouncement
a. Summary of Previous Material
b. New Explorations
c. Answering Frequently Asked Questions
9. Genesis and Science
a. Summary of Previous Material
b. New Explorations
c. Answering Frequently Asked Questions
10. Conclusion

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John H. Walton

John H. Walton (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is professor of Old Testament, emeritus, at Wheaton College and Graduate School. His many books include The Lost World of Genesis One and Wisdom for Faithful Reading.