The Lost World Of Adam And Eve Walton Summary

In The Lost World of Adam and Eve Walton’s main argument deals with the idea of material origins and the human origins debate. He argues that the world was created less materialistically than most people believe. Walton argues that despite this argument concerning material origins, Genesis 1-3 is more concerned about humanities role and functionality in creation, rather than how and when the world were created. Walton uses biblical sources, Hebrew language understanding, and Paul’s arguments to discover what our role in creation is and also dive into how the world was formed according to Genesis 1-3. Walton’s main idea that the creation account is not dealing with material origins but rather functional origins is a highly debatable topic, along with trying to find humanities place and role in the cosmos. Walton insists that the main point of Genesis is describing the roles, functions, and order of creation and humanity, rather than being concerned about material origins. I think that growing up hearing the bible story multiple times of creation being done by God with his hands has given most bible believers the idea that creation was very materialistic. It is not until you carefully read the wording and dive into the Hebrew text that it

Walter discusses that when Paul is talking about Adam in Genesis, he is focusing on the vocation of Adam and not the position of Adam. The vocation is put right in Christ to put the ordering of creation back on track. Walter does not discuss the imputation of sin or righteousness. So again to state the main point of Paul’s gospels regarding Adam; Adam brought the inevitable fall of humanity which Jesus died to put the ordering of creation back on track. Walton points out that as “priestly representatives” it is our job to continue ordering this creation to its