Term
young earth theory
A theory that the earth is approximately 10,000 to 50,000 years old, based on a literal reading of Genesis 1 and biblical genealogies.
Filed underSystematic Theology
Definition
A theory of creation that views the earth as relatively young, perhaps between 10,000 and 50,000 years old, based on a literal reading of Genesis 1 and the genealogies.
Scripture
- Genesis 1
Connections
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- Antonym of
- old-earth theoryTerm
- Contrasted with
- old-earth theoryTerm
- Includes
Sources
- 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 15C.1Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 15C.1.
Last revised August 14, 2026