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In this interview William Lane Craig explains his views concerning the historical Adam and Eve, the proper interpretation of Genesis 1-11, and how Christians should respond to scientific claims concerning human origins. He also responds to some common questions about his new book on the historical Adam.

See Craig's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Quest-Historical-Adam-Scientific-Exploration/dp/080287911X/truthunites-20
Also referenced is Jack Collins' book Reading Genesis Well: https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Genesis-Well-Navigating-History/dp/0310598575/truthunites-20

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Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai.

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00:00 - Introduction
00:24 - What is the main argument of the book?
01:28 - How did you deal with anxiety during your research?
02:57 - What is at stake with the historicity of Adam?
04:47 - How much are you responding to population genetics?
06:51 - What is your deepest concern in writing this book?
07:38 - What is mytho-history?
10:00 - How can Christians learn more about issues of genre?
11:55 - How common are non-literal view of Genesis 1-11?
13:36 - What in Genesis 1-11 encourages a non-literal reading?
17:50 - Are there dangers in reading the Bible literalistically?
18:41 - What are the "literary Adam" and the "historical Adam"?
20:42 - How is premodern exegesis of Genesis 1-11 relevant?
22:17 - Why listen to scientific claims about hominins?
24:27 - What suggests that Neanderthals were fully human?
26:37 - What does the practice of burying the dead indicate?
27:52 - Why associate Adam with homo heidelbergensis?
29:47 - Could Adam be federal head, not biological progenitor?
33:31 - How should we envision the refurbishment of Adam?
35:37 - Is view a proposal or a dogmatic claim?
36:09 - Would earlier human behavior require an earlier Adam?
37:29 - How should we harmonize Scripture and science?
39:14 - How is your view different from Joshua Swamidass’?
40:18 - What about interbreeding with hominins?
42:14 - How do you counsel someone questioning their faith?