Domeris, William R.2022-10-042022-10-04https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14194/2604The objective of this study is to provide the reader with a holistic theological understanding of the current popular Christian creation theories. This was done through identifying, analysing, and comparing the key teachings of these theoriesagainst a biblical exegesisof Genesis 1:1 –2:3.Thisstudy reveals how each theory operatesfrom a defensive and subjective historical context in which the various proponents find justification for their specific perspectives. It further illustrates how specific theological principles form part of the meta-theoretical frameworks that support the different theories. From discussingthese frameworks it becomes clear how different opinions aboutthetheological principles of general-versus special revelation and physical-versus spiritual death result in tension between the various theories.Furthermore, this study argues that the creation account formed part of a literal-historical worldview in ancient Israelite society, but conservatively concludes that the current debate regarding the author intended historical timeframe and literary genre of the creation account in Genesis 1:1 –2:3 is inconclusive. Despite this conclusion, it indicates that modern day Christians can have a degree of certainty as to the theological intended meaning of the text.The study concludes with a discussion on some of the main assumptions of the different theories, illustrating how all of the theories face theological difficulties.105Bible and evolutionChristian Creation Theories Rooted in the Genesis Account and Their Underlying AssumptionsThesis