On Earth as It Is in Heaven: A Metaphysical Cosmogony

The aim of this article is to present an account of an evolving world per ascensum fully consistent with the principles presupposed per descensum by metaphysics and theology. It tryes to reconcile to show that a reconciliation of emanation, creation, and evolution postulates is permissible if it is understood that the cosmogonies in question reflect various angles of approach. This is not to say, however, that each of these perspectives is equally adequate. Whatever value there may be in the idea of evolution becomes apparent only in light of creation, and then only to the measure that the doctrine of creation is itself illumined by emanation.