Please refer to Letters 153 (page 195) for an introduction to Tolkien's useage of the word Creation.
For his attitude towards Eden I briefly quote letter 96, but I definitely recommend that those interested in this discussion read it in full:
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Genesis is separated by we do not know how many sad exiled generations from the Fall, but certainly there was an Eden on this very unhappy earth.
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He continues in this vein extensively.
Very interestingly, he also discusses the Millenium:
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Still I think there will be a 'millenium', the prophesied thousand-year rule of the saints...
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A fascinating Letter and one I highly recommend.
[ November 14, 2003: Message edited by: mark12_30 ]