[CynicalBear]

I for the life of me cannot see what the problem is. In Genesis 2 there is no specific chronological order given. Genesis 1 specifically states on which day each thing was created. Genesis 2 simply reiterates what was done and gives a more specific description of the Garden of Eden. There are no contradictions.

[boatbums]

I for the life of me cannot see what the problem is. In Genesis 2 there is no specific chronological order given. Genesis 1 specifically states on which day each thing was created. Genesis 2 simply reiterates what was done and gives a more specific description of the Garden of Eden. There are no contradictions.

I agree, there is no contradiction at all. I gave several explanation for the reasons of different orders discussed. I think the problem is that some people MUST prove the Bible unreliable so that they can assert a higher authority for their own hierarchy to be over God's word. There is a good rule of thumb to remember when seeming contradictions show up - whenever there is the possibility of legitimate reconciliation between passages that superficially appear to conflict, no contradiction can be charged. That our friend refuses to accept these reasoned explanations say more about him than it does about the Bible.

[MarkBsnr]

I for the life of me cannot see what the problem is. In Genesis 2 there is no specific chronological order given. Genesis 1 specifically states on which day each thing was created. Genesis 2 simply reiterates what was done and gives a more specific description of the Garden of Eden. There are no contradictions.

Who came first - man or the animals? Proofs from chapter 1 and 2 both, please.