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Originally Posted by Timmy
Well, if God didn't put the first man to sleep and remove one of his ribs and turn that rib into the first woman, I don't see how that story can be true, in any meaningful sense. Metaphors can only stretch so far before they snap. What would the intended meaning of this one be, if not literal?
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With respect Timmy, you suffer from the same debilitating affliction that plagues so many of our friends here. You read the Bible like a Fundamentalist.
The answer to your question takes us off of the "evidence for evolution" theme. A course in Literary Analysis might be helpful. Look especially at the types of "genres." If you misidentify the genre of the literature you will fail to understand the story. The ancient people weren't a bunch of "cave man" dumbies. They thought out their writings and composed them with deliberation.
Wheaton professor John H. Walton also has some helpful books on the subject.
http://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Near-E...2696249&sr=8-5
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