Article July 3, 1902 Issue

The Story of Adam and Eve

The New York Sun

Prof. Charles F. Kent, who holds the chair of Biblical literature in Yale University, had this to say about the Biblical story of Adam and Eve:—

"The pathetic fact in connection with the present discussion is that the fundamental spiritual truths the narrative seeks to teach, are lost sight of in the contention of its historical accuracy, which was entirely secondary with the authors.

"Most of the elements that enter into the story of the Garden of Eden can be traced in the traditions of Semitic peoples long ante-dating the Hebrews. This narrative, dealing as it does with the origin of sin, the essence of sin, and the consequences of sin, was of special interest to that prophetic class who were the authors of many of the Old Testament stories.

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