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The Naked Bible Podcast

Naked Bible 356: The Genealogical Adam and Eve Part 1

The Naked Bible Podcast

Dr. Michael S. Heiser

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.84.7K Ratings

🗓️ 28 December 2020

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

Were Adam and Eve historical people? Is their historicity compatible with genetic science’s findings about human origins? This episode is the first of a two-part interview with Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass. Dr. Swamidass is an M.D. and Ph.D. research scientist. His recent book, published by InterVarsity Press, is entitled, The Genealogical Adam and Eve: The Surprising Science of Universal Ancestry. Contrary to other Christian biologists, whose research in the last twenty years has led some apologetics ministries to deny the historicity of Adam and Eve, Dr. Swamidass argues that a historical Adam and Eve is quite possible and not in conflict with genetic science. His book proposes that the information gleaned from the study of our biology via the tools of science be allowed to tell one story of humanity, a genetic ancestry, while Scripture be allowed to tell its own human story, one that knows only genealogical ancestry. The two stories follow similar trajectories and ultimately entwine, but they are nonetheless different. In Part 1 of our conversation, we learn about Dr. Swamidass and his background, faith, and the path that led to his fascinating book. **Use code NBP40 on IVPress' website to purchase The Genealogical Adam and Eve: The Surprising Science of Universal Ancestry and receive a 40% discount and free shipping in the U.S. until 1/15/21.**

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Welcome to the NakedBibletpodcast.com.

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At the end of the video, we're going to talk about the genealogical Adam and Eve.

0:51.2

We could have titled this something like, we're Adam and Eve real.

0:55.6

Did Adam and Eve exist?

0:57.4

What does science have to say about that?

0:59.5

We're going to have a discussion with a scientist, specifically biology and genetics, about

1:05.3

that question.

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We're also going to have a link on the NakedBibletpodcast.com episode page to his book where you can

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get it for 40% off and free shipping till January 15th.

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Go to NakedBibletpodcast.com.

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Yeah, and get you that link and discount code where you can get 40% off and free shipping.

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