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What does it mean for Christian thinking about sin and the Fall if there was no historical Adam? http://www.eerdmans.com/Products/7379/evolution-and-the-fall.aspx James K. A. Smith is professor of philosophy at Calvin College, where he also holds the Byker Chair in Applied Reformed Theology and Worldview. William T. Cavanaugh is director of the Center for World Catholicism and Intercultural Theology and professor of Catholic studies at DePaul University. ABOUT THE BOOK: What does it mean for the Christian doctrine of the Fall if there was no historical Adam? If humanity emerged from nonhuman primatesas genetic, biological, and archaeological evidence seems to suggestthen what are the implications for a Christian understanding of human origins, including the origin of sin? Evolution and the Fall gathers a multidisciplinary, ecumenical team of scholars to address these difficult questions and others like them from the perspectives of biology, theology, history, Scripture, philosophy, and politics. CONTRIBUTORS: William T. Cavanaugh Celia Deane-Drummond Darrel R. Falk Joel B. Green Michael Gulker Peter Harrison J. Richard Middleton Aaron Riches James K. A. Smith Brent Waters Norman Wirzba // VIDEO CREDITS Producer, Cinematographer, Editor: Ahna Ziegler Behind-the-scenes interviewer: Rachel Bomberger