#080 What does the Church Say About Early Genesis? - Jimmy Akin

About this episode

This episode explains how the Catholic Church interprets Genesis 1–11 as conveying real truths through figurative language.

This episode explains how the Catholic Church interprets Genesis 1–11 as conveying real truths through figurative language, rejecting both strict literalism and pure fiction.

People in this episode

Host: Jimmy Akin

Topics covered

• Genesis
• Catholic interpretation
• figurative language
• literalism
• Church teachings

Keywords

• Genesis
• Catholic Church
• figurative language
• literalism
• Church teachings

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Catholic Church

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