A member posted an interested article about Adam and Eve and other Mesopotamian myths (sorta reminds of the Christ Myth theory):
Questions:
1. So, what is your verdict? True? False? Don't know either way?
2. What are the implications of Adam and Eve being myth story that was borrowed from other Mesopotamian myths? Does that make it false or unreliable?
3. Did the Jesus and the early Christians believe Adam and Eve to be real?
However, beneath the layers of faith and devotion lies an intriguing connection to earlier mythologies of Mesopotamia, the cradle of civilization. It appears that the biblical account of Adam and Eve draws heavily from these ancient tales, suggesting that it is a reimagining rather than a historical reality.
In Mesopotamian mythology, we encounter the epic of Gilgamesh, a legendary hero whose adventures parallel those of Adam and Eve in surprising ways. The story of Gilgamesh includes a tale of a sacred plant that grants eternal youth, guarded by a serpent. Sound familiar? It's no coincidence that this motif reappears in the Garden of Eden, where a cunning serpent tempts Eve with the forbidden fruit of knowledge.
Source: https://www.thearchaeologist.org/blog/the-origin-of-adam-amp-eve-will-blow-your-mindFurthermore, the Mesopotamian myth of Enki and Ninhursag presents another intriguing parallel. In this tale, Enki, a god of wisdom, creates a garden and a human-like creature called "Adamu" from the dust of the earth. The similarities to the biblical story of Adam's creation from the dust are striking. It seems that the Hebrew authors borrowed elements from these older narratives to construct their own theological framework.
Considering these connections, it becomes increasingly apparent that the Adam and Eve story is not a historical account but a symbolic and cultural creation. It serves as a mythological explanation for the origins of humanity and the presence of sin and suffering in the world. While the historicity of Adam and Eve remains questionable, the story's enduring power lies in its capacity to explore complex philosophical and existential questions in an engaging and relatable manner.
Questions:
1. So, what is your verdict? True? False? Don't know either way?
2. What are the implications of Adam and Eve being myth story that was borrowed from other Mesopotamian myths? Does that make it false or unreliable?
3. Did the Jesus and the early Christians believe Adam and Eve to be real?