Actually, nquoire, the idea that these "days" were not literal days is hardly new in Jewish thought. The Rambam (Maimonides) published such ideas in the 12th century.

Another fun link .

And since "light" was created on the first day, the plants probably did fine. wink

Oh, and "olam" means world. confused I've never heard it used as a time measurement.

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