Is the story of Adam and Eve meant to be taken literally or metaphorically? The story of Adam and Eve has been interpreted in various ways throughout history, both literally and metaphorically. Related Genesis questions include Adam and Eve’s sons. I believe we must approach this foundational narrative with nuance and wisdom. On one hand, there is a long tradition within Christianity of reading the Genesis account as historical fact. Many of the early Church Fathers and medieval theologians understood…

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