I am joined by Dr. Tremper Longman III to talk about his book Confronting Old Testament Controversies. So many controversies to choose from! Dr. Longman tells us about his context growing up and how that influences the way he approaches interpretation now. Then we dive into creation and evolution and whether Adam and Eve were historical people or not.
Dr. Longman has written prolifically about the book of Genesis, but there is an ongoing rub in Christian communities about how to handle the creation narratives in Genesis 1–2. Can we read "the simple meaning" of the text? Is it enough to "just have the Bible" and not take the time to dig deeper in the ancient Near Eastern text? Plus, the New Testament mentions figures like Adam and Eve, so is that proof of the literal first humans?
Find out more about Dr. Tremper Longman III and read his book Confronting Old Testament Controversies.
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