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Curiously Kaitlyn

Were Adam and Eve babies? How would they know how to get babies out?

Apr 23, 2024
Biblical scholar Dru Johnson joins the podcast to discuss whether Adam and Eve were babies or adults, exploring how they knew about childbirth and pregnancy. The conversation touches on reading biblical texts, asking questions of the Bible, procreation themes in Genesis, and the significance of faithfulness in God's creation.
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  • Adam and Eve likely created as adults due to immediate sexual activity post-garden departure.
  • Genesis emphasizes the importance of procreation and fertility in human existence.

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The Origins of Adam and Eve

The kid questions whether Adam and Eve were created as babies or adults. Dr. Drew Johnson explains the historical discussions around this topic by Jewish rabbis and scholars. While the exact age of Adam and Eve is not explicitly mentioned in the text, clues suggest they were likely created as adults because they engaged in sexual activity shortly after leaving the garden.

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