In quest of the historical Adam : a biblical and scientific exploration

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"An interdisciplinary investigation into the historicity of the biblical figure of Adam, drawing upon Old and New Testament studies and a wide range of scientific disciplines"-- Provided by publisher.

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Adam (Biblical figure)

Bible. Genesis, I-XI Criticism, interpretation, etc

Paleoanthropology

Theological anthropology

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ISBN:

9780802879110

Description:

xvii, 421 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references(pages 381-404) and indexes

Contents:

What is at stake
The nature of myth
Are the primaeval narratives of Genesis 1-11 Myth? (Part 1)
Are the primaeval narratives of Genesis 1-11 Myth? (Part 2)
Is Genesis 1-11 mytho-history?
Are myths believed to be true?
Adam in the New Testament
Scientific and philosophical preliminaries
The evidence of palaeoneurology
The evidence of archaeology (part 1)
The evidence of archaeology (part 2)
Locating the historical Adam
Putting it all together

LCCN:

2021013206

Control Number:

3202612

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