Adam and Eve had many children, not just two male sons. The events that transpired between Cain and Abel typifies the conflicts not only between individual humans but also typifies conflicts between human groups as well. Even today we can identify which group of humans play the role of Cain and Abel. Today, oppressors play the role of Cain while the oppressed play the role of Abel. One must be able to understand the difference between the literal and the metaphoric to get a grip on this topic. The rise and fall of civilizations is a wave phenomenon or spiral and should be viewed as such. Where literal interpretation ends metaphoric interpretation begins. There have been many “Adams and Eves” who have come, bred and raised children and passed away. Life and civilization is a wave phenomenon or a spiral and not an upward arrow. Who came before Adam? If one can fathom the wave phenomenon, the best answer to this question is “Adam”. The biggest clue that this approach is correct comes from...
