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Melchior
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Is there one official Catholic understanding of Genesis? Or are there several acceptable views? Do some believe that the first 11 chapters are allegory (unlike Sts. Peter and Paul), some who believe the entire book is allegory (unlike Sts. Peter and Paul) and some who believe it is all literal (while using literary devices throughout - the Patristic and traditional view).
Are all these views O.K? Or just one or two?
You will forgive my insertion of my personal view. My point there (if anyone cares) is that the Apostles speak quite literally about Adam and Noah. There is a pretty clear assumption in the New Testament that these men were real historical figures. So I choose to side with the first Pope and St. Paul etc.
Mel
Are all these views O.K? Or just one or two?
You will forgive my insertion of my personal view. My point there (if anyone cares) is that the Apostles speak quite literally about Adam and Noah. There is a pretty clear assumption in the New Testament that these men were real historical figures. So I choose to side with the first Pope and St. Paul etc.
Mel