Explanation of Catholic understanding of biblical timelines
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Question:
How do we relate the stories of Adam and Eve with the historical and scientific information about when humans were created by God?Father Dietzen's answer:
We have no idea when or how God created the first human beings. Historical sciences, despite their remarkable modern discoveries, still cannot pinpoint when, or even where, the first "humans" appeared on earth. Nor can the Bible tell us. To see why this is true, we need to keep in mind a few facts about Catholic understanding of the Bible.A subscription is required to access this content.
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