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#58 Genesis, 6-day creation and the first humans

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#58 Genesis, 6-day creation and the first humans

March 25, 2021
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Does Tom believe in 6-day creation? When did the first humans ‘made in God’s image’ appear? These and other questions on creation and evolution are tackled by Tom.   Plus a bonus song on the end of the episode! Tom and geneticist Francis Collins perform a duet of their song ‘Genesis’. To hear their conversation on the BioLogos podcast: https://biologos.org/podcast-episodes/n-t-wright-francis-collins-a-christian-response-to-coronavirus    ·     Book for the Unbelievable? & Ask NT Wright Anything conference on Sat 15 May   ·     Support the show and receive a free book – give from the USA or Rest of the world   ·     For bonus content, the newsletter, prize draws and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com   ·     Exclusive podcast offers on Tom’s books and videos from SPCK & NT Wright Online   ·     Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via your preferred podcast platform

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