The Framework Hypothesis and Genesis 1
Herman Hanko critiques the Framework Hypothesis as a modern assault on the literal interpretation of Genesis 1 and the authority of Scripture. He traces the history of various interpretive theories that deny the literal meaning of the creation account and calls for the church to take a stronger doctrinal stand against such views. This resource is valuable for readers seeking a Reformed polemical defense of six-day creation and literal biblical interpretation.
Introduction The need to speak on the Framework Hypothesis bodes ill for the church. It is not an error that is placed on church’s agenda by the world. It originated and has its greatest influence in conservative Reformed and Presbyterian denominations and seminaries. Though of relatively recent origin, in another sense it is not new. Fifty years ago, when I was attending college, the so-called Period Theory was just being introduced into the science department. This explanation of Genesis 1...