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Is a Historical Adam Required?

By on November 9, 2011 in Historical Adam, Theology

Yesterday The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary hosted a panel discussion called “Adam and the Gospel: Is a Historical Adam Necessary?” Al Mohler moderated the discussion and sought contribution from Jim Hamilton, Tom Schreiner, Chad Brad, and Stephen Wellum. The entire conversation I thought was helpful. Prior to the panel discussion Jim Hamilton posted a few things on his blog that might be of interest to those on this topic: Continue Reading →

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NPR and the Historical Adam Kerfuffle

By on August 17, 2011 in Creation, Historical Adam

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It is no secret that there is a great debate raging whether or not Adam and Eve were real historical people. I’ve mentioned the issue on the blog previously and will continue to point people to different conversations and debates. I read an article today published by NPR called “Evangelicals Question The Existence Of Adam And Eve.” No sides are taken in the article, it is simply a good reflection of the contemporary conversation.

In the coming months and years we are going to see an onslaught of published material on the topic. I am aware of at least one Ph.D. dissertation being researched on the topic and C. John Collins recently released a book on the topic as well through Crossway.

This topic is of monumental importance because within it are issues that pertain to the nature of God and man, of sin and redemption. In my course this fall, A Theology of Creation, I will be spending a few weeks on this topic, which I plan to barely scratch the surface of all that is going on with the topic. The implications are huge and the fall out from it certainly going to be influential.

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