Genesis 1 and the Meaning of Yom

Reformed Theological Seminary

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Genesis 1 and the Meaning of Yom

Lesson 5 Lecture 1

June 3, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Describe the exegetical evidence for the Regular Day view of Genesis 1

Describe objections to the Regular Day view of Genesis 1

Historical, Theological, and Literary

June 3, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Describe the effect of the Enlightenment on biblical interpretation Explain the Documentary Hypothesis and the problems that this view has encountered Describe the various diachronic and synchronic approaches to biblical interpretation Differentiate between various critical literary approaches to historical narratives

Mosaic Authorship of the Pentateuch

June 3, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Describe challenges related to the Pentateuch Critique theories which deny Mosaic authorship Defend a working model for Mosaic authorship

An Ancient Text with Modern Implications

June 3, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Explain why God desired the church to possess the book of Genesis Apply some of the lessons from the Primeval History to modern situations