[ohioWfan]

But I thought Adam was merely allegorical.......not a real human, but a representation of humanity.

How can Adam be the first man to receive a soul if he is not real?

[WildTurkey]

But I thought Adam was merely allegorical.......not a real human, but a representation of humanity.

If that is what you believe. I will not try to pursuade you otherwise.

How can Adam be the first man to receive a soul if he is not real?

Interesting concept. Maybe, if as you say, it is merely allegorical, that "Adam" represents the beginning of man and the time God bestowed a soul on man to separate him from the animals. Before that, man was one with the animals? You do make this sound very interesting. Thank you for your thoughts.