The Genealogical Adam and Eve

The Surprising Science of Universal Ancestry

By: S. Joshua Swamidass

Narrated by: Mirron Willis

Evolutionary science teaches that humans arose as a population, sharing common ancestors with other animals. Most readers of the book of Genesis in the past understood all humans descended from Adam and Eve, a couple specially created by God. These two teachings seem contradictory, but is that necessarily so? In the fractured conversation of human origins, can new insight guide us to solid ground in both science and theology?

In The Genealogical Adam and Eve, S. Joshua Swamidass tests a scientific hypothesis: What if the traditional account is somehow true, with the origins of Adam and Eve taking place alongside evolution? Building on well-established but overlooked science, Swamidass explains how it's possible for Adam and Eve to be rightly identified as the ancestors of everyone. His analysis opens up new possibilities for understanding Adam and Eve, consistent both with current scientific consensus and with traditional readings of Scripture. These new possibilities open a conversation about what it means to be human.

In this book, Swamidass untangles several misunderstandings about the words human and ancestry, in both science and theology; explains how genetic and genealogical ancestry are different; and explores implications of genealogical ancestry for the theology of the image of God, the fall, and people "outside the garden".

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2019 S. Joshua Swamidass (P)2020 Tantor

Interesting thought experiment

I understand Swamidass' attempt to reconcile mainstream science and theology, but at the end it comes off as a book that L. Ron Hubbard and Joseph Smith would fantasize over.

Incredible!

Such a humble thought experiment explaining how evolution and creation can both be true. This is a book that will open one’s eyes!

Provocative, insightful, and challenging.

Thought provoking book that proposes a historical Adam consistent with both the Bible and modern science.

Helped me see another's point of view

I found the last section the most helpful. If you dont know if you'll have time to listen to the whole book or feel lost in the science, listen to section 5 for a powerful overview.

Speaking openly about biblical and scientific truth…

Love the insight and provoking to deeper reconciliation of science and biblical truth. Fearless pointing out facts that get conveniently ignored, and bringing good “secular” science to the forefront.