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The Cylinder Seal of Adam and Eve This video delves into the details surrounding this artifact, often referred to as the “Cylindrical Seal of Adam and Eve“ or the “Cylindrical Seal of Temptation.“ The seal, which dates back to a period long before the writing of the Bible, portrays a scene that bears a striking resemblance to the biblical account of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. It features a seated male figure adorned with horns, a symbol often associated with deity, and a worshiper accompanied by a date palm and a serpent, elements recurrent in Mesopotamian iconography. The central question that arises is whether this seal could potentially be a precursor to the biblical story, a visual representation of a narrative that predates the Hebrew Bible. As we navigate the historical timeline, we encounter George Smith, a self-taught Assyriologist of the 19th century, who was one of the first to study this seal meticulously. Smith, who devoted countless hours to study
