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Theologian NT Wright claims Adam and Eve were 'human-like creatures,' Jonah and the great fish a 'folk tale'

By Ian M. Giatti, Christian Post Reporter

Moses

When it comes to the historicity of Moses, Wright expressed little doubt about whether the leader of the Israelites was real.

"I'm sure there was a historical Moses,” he said. “... It would be very difficult to invent somebody like that." 

Pointing to the biblical description of Moses as "very meek" as a potential mark of authenticity, Wright added, "Why would the writer say that if you're constructing this picture of this great leader?... I think that's a historical memory." 

Ian M. Giatti is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ian.giatti@christianpost.com.

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