In the Arena: The Debates and Lectures of William Lane Craig Is Genesis History or Mytho-History?
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Feb 13, 2026 
Andrew Loke, philosopher of religion advocating a genealogical Adam integrating exegesis with genetics; William Lane Craig, philosopher-theologian defending a mytho-historical reading of Genesis; Michael Keyes, scholar critiquing literary and theoretical-virtues arguments. They debate genre, myth criteria, New Testament use of Genesis, genealogical Adam models, narrative and theological virtues, and how to weigh scientific and exegetical claims.
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NT Usage Bolsters Historical Reading, Keyes Argues
- Keyes contends Craig inconsistently applies myth criteria and overuses literalism to tag Genesis as fantastic.
- He argues New Testament appeals (e.g., Jesus, Paul) treat Genesis 2 historically for doctrinal uses like marriage.
Narrative Virtues Underpin Theological Plausibility
- Keyes criticizes Loke's model as theologically and narratively implausible if it requires human–animal marriages to spread the image.
- He claims such scenarios harm narrative virtues like livability and coherence.
Clarify Your Genealogical Adam Variant
- Andrew Loke clarifies his genealogical Adam model allows multiple scenarios for interbreeding and extinction.
- He advises not to conflate his view with other genealogical proposals; read his book for details.
