Hexameron

/ˌhɛksəˈmɛrɑːn/ noun

Definition

A religious or theological account of the creation of the world in six days, as described in the Bible.

Etymology

From Greek 'hexa-' (six) + 'hēmera' (day). The term comes from early Christian theology and Genesis accounts of creation.

Kelly Says

Medieval theologians spent entire books on 'hexameron' commentaries—they tried to fit all of science and theology into explaining creation's six days!

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