Literal History and Prophetic Poetry: Striking the Balance

Literal History and Prophetic Poetry: Striking the Balance By Robert E. Cruickshank, Jr. (February 22, 2026) [4 ½ -Minute Read Time]   In the language of the Biblical prophets, the original creation narrative (Genesis 1) becomes a template for framing their own narratives of judgment and restoration. “In the beginning” (Gen. 1:1), God brought order […]