How are the two creation stories in Genesis (7 day creation, Adam and Eve) supposed to be reconciled when they seem to contradict each other? I am a believer, but this does strike me as curious...any thoughts?
2007-03-08 13:38:06 · 9 answers · asked by Licia 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The bible is full of contradictions, Better stop reading if this is causing you to question things.
Remember that the bible is a compilation of ancient scripture that was never really intended to be together in one book. The people who put the bible together tried to exclude anything that was too contradictory, but they weren't perfect.
All the same it is a valuable resource, one of the best that we have.
Love and blessings Don
2007-03-08 13:46:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I am reading through Genesis now in my private devotions. I had heard this allegation before, and I noticed what some suppose to be contradictions; however I do not read them that way, but see the 2nd chapter of Genesis to merely be a more detailed explanation of what was set forth in generalities in the first chapter. Chapter one through chapter two verse 4 present the creation in chronological order. Chapter 2 verse 5 and forward go into details about the Garden of Eden, the formation of Adam and Eve, and also the land animals. Actually, there is a marvelous teaching on the nature of the Trinity when you compare Genesis 1:26,27 with the account of Man's creation in the 2nd chapter; for those who have eyes to see.
2007-03-08 21:58:54 · answer #2 · answered by wefmeister 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are (1) the creation of heaven and earth the beasts and plants and a man kind not able to till the fields.(2) the creation of Adam a man that could till the fields and the recreation of all the beast in Eden and the creation of eve.
The confusion is yours not the books.
2007-03-08 21:45:42 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They were two myths that were circulating among the ancient Jews at the time, and it was decided by the author of Genesis to include both of them.
If you need them to make scientific sense, you're going to be disappointed. If you can accept them as metaphoric or describing a sense of how things came to be, then you'll have an easier time with their inclusion in the Bible.
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2007-03-08 21:42:54 · answer #4 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Listen to my brother John who answered above me and pick Him for the best answer... Then, being a Christian, get grounded in God's word. Start your reading in the Gospel of John. Then go back read the whole New Testament. Read it twice if you are having trouble understanding. Then read the Old Testament, you will see Jesus everywhere within it's pages... Jim
2007-03-08 21:50:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do not contradict. One is a more detailed account, the other is an overview.
If you think that is contradictory- read 1,2 Samuel, 1,2 Kings, and 1,2 Chronicles. Then the Prophets-you will lose your hair. But in the end, you will see there is no conflict.
2007-03-08 21:44:04 · answer #6 · answered by John S 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Recognize that Genesis was compiled from the separate Judean and Israelite traditions. This is why the first chapter uses "God" (Elohim) and the second uses "Lord" (Adonai).
2007-03-08 21:45:55 · answer #7 · answered by novangelis 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
An excellent, scholarly article:
2007-03-08 21:41:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This website gives a top explanation.
http://www.godandscience.org/apologetics/genesis2.html
2007-03-08 21:47:27 · answer #9 · answered by A follower of Christ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋