Truth Unites Were Adam and Eve Historical People?
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Apr 29, 2024 
Gavin Ortlund discusses harmonizing Adam and Eve with evolutionary science, emphasizing the importance of their historical existence for theological reasons. He explores Augustine's flexible views, interprets Adam's origin through dust imagery, and navigates the dilemma of reconciling biblical narratives with scientific theories, advocating for open-mindedness and patience in the discussion.
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Historical Adam and Eve Essential
- Adam and Eve were real historical people with a universal theological significance.
- Genesis 2-3 reveals unique truths about human identity and the necessity of the gospel.
Genesis 4 Hints at Others
- Genesis 4 suggests there were other people outside the Garden of Eden.
- Cain's wife and fear of outsiders imply a broader human community beyond Adam's immediate family.
Differentiate Historicity and Literalism
- Historicity means historical reality; literalism means literalistic storytelling.
- Genesis 1–11 is true history but uses literary style, not modern historiography.