Term
day-age theory
An 'old earth' theory of creation that views the days of Genesis 1 as extremely long periods of time.
Filed underDoctrine of Scripture
Definition
An 'old earth' theory of creation that views the days of Genesis 1 as extremely long periods of time, perhaps millions of years each.
Scripture
- Genesis 1
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- Synonym of
- Narrower than
- old-earth theoryTerm
Sources
- 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 15C.2Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 15C.2.
Last revised August 14, 2026