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#080 What does the Church Say About Early Genesis? - Jimmy Akin

Podcast: The Jimmy Akin Podcast
Published: Apr 20, 2026
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This episode explains how the Catholic Church interprets Genesis 1–11 as conveying real truths through figurative language, rejecting both strict literalism and pure fiction.