The Age of the Earth

Biblical genealogy implies a young earth (approx 6,000 years), contradicting geological evidence.

Religious Claim

Genesis 5 & 11

"(Genealogies from Adam to Abraham)"

Scientific Consensus

Radiometric dating places the Earth at approx 4.54 billion years old.

Analysis

Using the Masoretic text, the time from Adam to Abraham is roughly 2,000 years. Adding time from Abraham to Jesus (roughly 2,000 years) and Jesus to now gives ~6,000 years. Science establishes the earth is 4.5 billion years old.

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Christianity