Jewish Creationism refers to the Jewish beliefs and views about the origin of life. There is some debate within the Jewish community about whether the Torah's account of creation should be taken literally, or as a symbolic text supporting evolution.
Fast Facts:
- Contemporary Belief: Torah as symbolic, theistic evolution
- Some Orthodox groups take the Torah's creation literally
- God created the earth in 6 days
- God created the first man Adam
Jewish Creationism refers to the Jewish beliefs and views about the origin of life. There is some debate within the Jewish community about whether the Torah's account of creation should be taken literally, or as a symbolic text supporting evolution.
Fast Facts:
- Contemporary Belief: Torah as symbolic, theistic evolution
- Some Orthodox groups take the Torah's creation literally
- God created the earth in 6 days
- God created the first man Adam
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- Also try: Creationism | Intelligent Design | Old Earth Creationism
Jewish Creationism Blogs and Commentaries
Torah Thoughts Etc.: "In The Beginning" Hints at Evolution Part 1 (December 31, 2007)
JudaicaJournal Blog Post: Why Evolution is Kosher (December 14, 2007)
Beliefnet: Virtual Talmud Blog Post: Piety, Polity, and Darwinism (January 25, 2006)
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