Biblical Interpretation Websites

Although the author concludes that the days of creation are to be understood as literal days, he gives a history of thought on the subject, a figurative interpretation of the term and different views of the literary genre of the Bible.

A discussion of the form and content of Genesis, its Near Eastern environment, and comparison with Near Eastern creation myths.

Literal and figurative interpretations of Genesis regarding creation.

This short article describes a few of the more common non-literal interpretations of Genesis.

Background information on the controversy over the meaning of the word day in Genesis 1 and a description of the major viewpoints.