Perspectives on the Historical Adam and Eve
Perspectives on the Historical Adam and Eve
Perspectives on the Historical Adam and Eve
Perspectives on the Historical Adam and Eve
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A Scholarly Evangelical Examination of the Historical Adam and Eve, the Reality of the Fall, and the Doctrinal Foundations of Human Identity, Original Sin, and Redemption

Were Adam and Eve Historical? Was there a real Garden? Did the Fall actually happen?

For theologians, pastors, seminary students, and serious lay readers wrestling with the historical Adam and Eve debate, Perspectives on the Historical Adam and Eve offers a carefully reasoned, evangelical engagement with Scripture, theology, and contemporary scientific discussion. This volume addresses essential questions surrounding the historicity of Adam and Eve, the reality of the Fall, original sin, human uniqueness, and the doctrinal coherence of Genesis 1–11. By presenting multiple evangelical perspectives—including the Recent Adam and Eve view defended by Marcus R. Ross—in a structured essay-and-response format, the book provides a rigorous, charitable, and academically substantive resource for those seeking clarity on biblical anthropology and the theological foundations of the Christian faith. Each position chapter is followed by responses from the other contributors and a final rejoinder, allowing readers to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of every perspective in a structured, scholarly format.

From the publisher:

The question of the historicity of the biblical Adam and Eve remains a crucial issue for contemporary Christians. The range of Christian beliefs regarding the origin of humanity impacts their understanding of human identity, human uniqueness, and the human condition. Theologically, the historicity of Adam and Eve speaks to original sin, redemption, and God’s plan and purpose for humanity.

Perspectives on the Historical Adam and Eve delves into the anthropological and theological dimensions that shape our understanding of humanity. In an essay-and-response model, four leading evangelical scholars examine the biblical teachings, scientific evidence, and theological and practical implications of each view.

As part of the Perspectives series, this volume presents four distinct positions in dialogue, moderated by volume editor Kenneth Keathley and with an afterword by S. Joshua Swamidass:

  • The Non-Historical Adam and Eve View (Kenton L. Sparks)
  • The Mytho-Historical Adam View (William Lane Craig)
  • The Genealogical Adam and Eve Model (Andrew Loke)
  • The Recent Adam and Eve View (Marcus R. Ross)

The essays and responses engage with contemporary research into the genealogical Adam and Eve and well as the advancing biblical studies of the Genesis narratives of Adam and Eve as part of the primeval history of Genesis 1–11. Professors, students, pastors, and interested lay readers are invited to join an ongoing and important conversation that has the power to shape their beliefs about human identity, redemption, and God's divine plan.

The Perspectives series brings together scholars with multiple viewpoints on contested topics in biblical studies, theology, and ministry, allowing them to engage with each other’s ideas and arguments in a point-counterpoint discussion. From their different perspectives, the scholars address a myriad of questions surrounding complex issues, providing the reader with a broader and deeper understanding of the subject.