Who Was Cain's Wife in the Biblical Narrative?

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The discussion centers around the biblical story of Cain and Abel, particularly the implications of Cain's punishment and the origins of his wife. Participants question why Cain feared retribution from others when only a few people existed at the time, suggesting he anticipated future population growth from Adam and Eve's other children. The conversation also touches on the nature of biblical chronology, with some arguing that the text is not presented in a linear fashion, leading to ambiguities about the timeline of events and relationships. The topic of incest is raised, with participants debating the acceptability of Cain marrying his sister, as well as the genetic implications of such unions. The discussion further explores the interpretation of biblical narratives, with some advocating for a non-literal understanding of the text, while others defend the historical accuracy of the accounts. Overall, the thread highlights the complexities and inconsistencies within the biblical narrative, prompting deeper inquiries into its meaning and context.
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Originally posted by Zero
Same difference...reading it as literal history is a mistake. Talking snakes, rampant incest, magical powers, rather incoherent story...myths can be powerful, and useful in understanding a culture, but that doesn't make them literally true.
Not literally true? Perhaps. And yet far more valuable in the "intrinsic sense."
 
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Some apologists do defend very well with Reasons for the inconsistencies of bible,
most of the time, you are asked to be humble in order to understand GOD's infallible WORDs.
 
  • #33
Originally posted by Saint
Some apologists do defend very well with Reasons for the inconsistencies of bible,
most of the time, you are asked to be humble in order to understand GOD's infallible WORDs.

It's not the words I find fallible, but the phrases.
 

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