Rambam explains how to read Genesis so that it does not contradict Aristotelean physics.

Rambam describes the nature of miracles, and answers why miracles do not conflict with his assertion that the laws of nature do not change. He then describes why it is so important to note that the account of creation as it appears in Genesis is not to be taken literally.

Rambam shows how the prophets speak in metaphor and the laws of nature do not change.

Rambam explains the apparent references in Ecclesiastes that seem to indicate that the laws of nature are not forever. In Chapter 29 he begins his analysis of the verses in prophets that seem to discuss that the universe will not always exist.

In 26, Rambam explains the opinion expressed by Rabbi Eliezer which seems to suggest that the world was created out of a primordial substance. In 27 Rambam discusses whether or not, according to the Torah, the universe will last forever.

Rambam explains why the Torah is incompatible with Aristotle's view of the eternity of the universe, and why the Torah cannot be reinterpreted to be consistent with his views.

Rambam describes the confused state of astronomy in his time, as the Aristotelian model of physics simply cannot explain the motions of the stars and planets. Even Ptolemy's attempt to explain everything is inadequate. Rambam muses that some things humans may never be able to figure out.

Rambam describes how Aristotle's science doesn't work to explain the heavens above the sphere of the moon. Rambam emphasizes that neither his assertion that the word was created, or the assertion of Aristotle that the world is eternal could be proven. However, there are more doubts associated with Aristotle's view. Rambam describes how to choose when confronted by two conflicting viewpoints.