'''Hexameron''' is the theological belief that the Universe was created in six days. It was espoused by Saint Basil in his work of the same title, which was written around 370_AD. The word derives from the Greek root Hexa-, meaning "six."
Basil originally performed the work as a series of Sermons, and later collected them into a written work which was influential amongst early church leaders.
The days of creation are claimed as follows:
:1 Light
:2 The firmament of Heaven
:3 Separation of water and land, created plant life;
:4 Sun, moon, and stars
:5 Marine life and birds
:6 Land animals, and man and woman.
:7 The seventh day is reserved for rest (Sabbath), and so is not counted by Basil.
==See also==
*Creationism and Creation in Genesis.
*Numerology for the implications of the number 6 in other mysticism.
== External links ==
*Hexameron
*http://www.ccel.org/fathers2/NPNF2-08/TOC.htm Many writings of Basil, including his treatise on Hexameron.
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