What was William Buckland's approach to biblical interpretation?
Literal
Metaphorical
Gap Theory
Gnostic
Answer
The Gap Theory was a theory developed by William Buckland to explain the geological record in the context of the Christian faith. He proposed that there was a gap of time between the creation of the earth and the appearance of man, and that this gap was filled by the remains of animals and plants that had died before the creation of Adam and Eve.
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