[sinkspur]

Thanks for posting this:

the same chapters, (the Letter points out), in simple and metaphorical language adapted to the mentality of a people but little cultured, both state the principal truths which are fundamental for our salvation, and also give a popular description of the origin of the human race and the chosen people.

Metaphorical, adapted, a popular description of the origin of the human race. Humani Generis states, in clear terms, that Genesis is largely a metaphor and a story meant to convey important truths. It is the truths which demand our focus, and not the details which deliver those truths.

We're on the same page.

[bornacatholic]

We may be on the same page, brother,but you are barely clinging to the edge on the far left :)

[JamesP81]

Metaphorical, adapted, a popular description of the origin of the human race. Humani Generis states, in clear terms, that Genesis is largely a metaphor and a story meant to convey important truths.

Except that the Hebrews wrote in narrative/historical format, just like the levitical law...