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Creation Date of Adam From the Perspective of Young-Earth Creationism

McGee, David (2012) Creation Date of Adam From the Perspective of Young-Earth Creationism. Answers Research Journal, 5: 15. pp. 217-230. ISSN 1937-9056

Abstract

Within orthodox Christianity, a group of theologians, philosophers, and scientists have affirmed that Adam was created by God around 10,000 BC to 4000 BC. They are known as young-earth creationists. Within the category of young-earth creationists are two subsets: (1) chronogenealogical young-earth creationists who believe that the Bible does not allow for genealogical gaps in Genesis 5 and 11, thus establishing Adam's creation around 4000 BC and (2) non-chronogenealogical young-earth creationists who believe that the Bible allows for the possibility of genealogical gaps in Genesis 5 and 11 that would not violate hermeneutical rules, thus allowing for a creation date of Adam up to 10,000 BC. This article reveals how young-earth creationists have concluded this approximate age of Adam and to explain the reason for a 6,000 year range between both groups.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: B Philosophy (General) > BB The Bible > BB4 Biblical Chronology
B Philosophy (General) > BT Doctrinal Theology > BT2 Adam and Eve
Q Science (General) > QS Creation Science (General) > QS1 Age of the Earth. Age of the Universe
Depositing User: Admin
Date Deposited: 04 Sep 2026 23:46
Last Modified: 04 Sep 2026 23:46
URI: https://crsq.creationresearch.org/id/eprint/1879

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