Days or Periods (2): The Concordistic Theory; The Days of Genesis Ordinary Days.

THE CONCORDISTIC THEORY We concluded our preceding article with the statement that Dr. Bavinck declares that also that exegesis of Genesis 1 is possible which regards the six days as periods. Mind you, he does not say that this exegesis is necessary but merely that it is possible. It is true that he does not attach much value to the fact that the word "day" does occur often in Holy Writ as not merely referring to a period of twenty four hours. Some seek support for their contention that the...