Were the biblical Adam and Eve historical figures, or are the early
events described in Genesis primarily symbolic in nature?
Behind the debate of a historical Adam is the age-old debate about
evolution and the agreement between Scripture and science. With an
introduction that outlines the history and main points of every
viewpoint from Darwinism to Young Earth Creationism, this book then
clearly outlines four primary views on Adam held by evangelical
Christians.
Contributors include Denis O. Lamoureux, John H. Walton, C. John
Collins, and William Barrick. Each focuses his essay on answering the
following questions:
- What is the biblical case for your viewpoint, and how do you reconcile
it both with modern science and with passages and potential
interpretations that seem to counter it?
- In what ways is your view more theologically consistent and coherent
than other views?
- What are the implications of your view for the spiritual life and
public witness of the church and individual believers, and how is your
view a healthier alternative for both?
This book allows each contributor to not only present the case for his
view, but also to critique and respond to the critiques of the other
contributors, allowing you to compare their beliefs in an open forum
setting to see where they overlap and where they differ.
Concluding reflections by pastor-scholars Gregory A. Boyd and Philip
Graham Ryken highlight the significance of the topic in the faith of
everyday believers.
The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of
scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both
fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a
one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different
positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.
