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John Walton

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John Walton is a professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College in Illinois and an editor and writer of Old Testament comparative studies and commentaries. Throughout his research, Walton has focused his attention on comparing the culture and literature of the Bible and the ancient Near East. He has published dozens of books, articles and translations, both as writer and editor, including his book, The Lost World of Genesis One.

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01/06

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    By John Walton 

    “Natural” and “Supernatural” are Modern Categories, Not Biblical Ones

    When we make distinctions between natural and supernatural activity in Scripture, not only do we push our modern categories into the Bible, but we also limit God’s action.

  • Article
    • By Brad Kramer, 
    • John Walton 
    • and Tremper Longman 

    The Genesis Flood Through Ancient Eyes: An Interview with John Walton and Tremper Longman

    Readers of Walton and Longman's new book are challenged to radically re-examine their presuppositions around what the Flood is really about.

  • Article
    By John Walton 

    On Being Right or Wrong

    Faithful interpretation may lead to more than one conclusion. And it does not require that all conclusions be classified as either right or wrong.

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    By John Walton 

    Coronavirus & the Book of Job: A Podcast Recording with John Walton

    Language of God host, Jim Stump, interviews Bible scholar John Walton about the book of Job, and the insight it can bring to us in the times of the pandemic.

  • Understanding Scientific Theories of Origins
    Book
    • By Robert C. Bishop, 
    • Larry Funck, 
    • Raymond J. Lewis, 
    • Stephen O. Moshier 
    • and John Walton 

    Understanding Scientific Theories of Origins

    This beautiful textbook by five Wheaton College professors explores mainstream scientific theories of origins in astronomy, cosmology, chemistry, geology, biology, physical anthropology, and genetics, giving a detailed picture of the sciences of origins along with how they fit into the story of God's creative and redemptive action.

  • Does the bible contain errors?
    Article
    By John Walton 

    Does the Bible Contain Errors?

    I am often asked some version of this question by Christians who wish to know if I share their belief in the truthfulness of Scripture. This is an important belief held by nearly all Christians, and for good reasons.

  • Article
    By John Walton 

    “Natural” and “Supernatural” are Modern Categories, Not Biblical Ones

    When we make distinctions between natural and supernatural activity in Scripture, not only do we push our modern categories into the Bible, but we also limit God’s action.

  • Article
    • By Brad Kramer, 
    • John Walton 
    • and Tremper Longman 

    The Genesis Flood Through Ancient Eyes: An Interview with John Walton and Tremper Longman

    Readers of Walton and Longman's new book are challenged to radically re-examine their presuppositions around what the Flood is really about.

  • Article
    By John Walton 

    On Being Right or Wrong

    Faithful interpretation may lead to more than one conclusion. And it does not require that all conclusions be classified as either right or wrong.

  • Title image that reads: Language of God, a BioLogos Podcast on faith and science. Coronavirus and the book of Job. A Live Recording with John Walton
    Video
    By John Walton 

    Coronavirus & the Book of Job: A Podcast Recording with John Walton

    Language of God host, Jim Stump, interviews Bible scholar John Walton about the book of Job, and the insight it can bring to us in the times of the pandemic.

  • Understanding Scientific Theories of Origins
    Book
    • By Robert C. Bishop, 
    • Larry Funck, 
    • Raymond J. Lewis, 
    • Stephen O. Moshier 
    • and John Walton 

    Understanding Scientific Theories of Origins

    This beautiful textbook by five Wheaton College professors explores mainstream scientific theories of origins in astronomy, cosmology, chemistry, geology, biology, physical anthropology, and genetics, giving a detailed picture of the sciences of origins along with how they fit into the story of God's creative and redemptive action.

  • Does the bible contain errors?
    Article
    By John Walton 

    Does the Bible Contain Errors?

    I am often asked some version of this question by Christians who wish to know if I share their belief in the truthfulness of Scripture. This is an important belief held by nearly all Christians, and for good reasons.

  • Article
    By John Walton 

    “Natural” and “Supernatural” are Modern Categories, Not Biblical Ones

    When we make distinctions between natural and supernatural activity in Scripture, not only do we push our modern categories into the Bible, but we also limit God’s action.

  • Article
    • By Brad Kramer, 
    • John Walton 
    • and Tremper Longman 

    The Genesis Flood Through Ancient Eyes: An Interview with John Walton and Tremper Longman

    Readers of Walton and Longman's new book are challenged to radically re-examine their presuppositions around what the Flood is really about.

  • Article
    By John Walton 

    On Being Right or Wrong

    Faithful interpretation may lead to more than one conclusion. And it does not require that all conclusions be classified as either right or wrong.

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