[js1138]

I had been through this discussion on a previous thread, so I was focused on the fact that God was engaged in a trial and error process.

I can see what you are driving at, but I was more interested in the parallel to evolution. Prior to Darwin, the fossil record was explained as evidence of a series of special creations, each more advanced than the previous. I think that idea might spring from this story of trying out.

[Stark_GOP]

I had been through this discussion on a previous thread, so I was focused on the fact that God was engaged in a trial and error process.

I can see what you are driving at, but I was more interested in the parallel to evolution. Prior to Darwin, the fossil record was explained as evidence of a series of special creations, each more advanced than the previous. I think that idea might spring from this story of trying out.
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Thank you.

I think you will have to search elsewhere than the three verses you cited.
First, Adam was advanced enough to name the animals.
Second, there was birds, animals, and even cattle.
Seems pretty contemporary.

I doubt this "folk tale" fits the bill for you.