The Biblical Account of Creation and Modern Theology

Abstract

Forcing Scripture into the confines of science is not a new phenomenon. This is particularly true concerning creation. Certain modern theologians deny the truth of Genesis 1 and 2. Men such as Gerhard von Rad go so far as to claim that the Genesis account of creation is a product of poetic fantasy. However, we continue to view Scripture in the light of faith and trust that God has given us a factual account of the beginning of history.