The Bible's family tree from Adam and Eve to King David is analyzed, with historical and mythological aspects considered. DNA research shows male and female ancestors different from the biblical Adam and Eve, tracing back to a single male ancestor named Y chromosomal Adam and a single female ancestor named mitochondrial Eve.
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The biblical family tree chart explores myth and legend in the top sections, while the bottom sections are seen as historical, offering a unique perspective on the lineage from Adam and Eve to King David.
Modern DNA research reveals a single male ancestor named Y chromosomal Adam and a single female ancestor named mitochondrial Eve, distinct from the biblical Adam and Eve, shedding light on the common ancestry of all humans and providing a scientific viewpoint that contrasts with the biblical narrative.
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