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

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Podcast: [The Jimmy Akin Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jimmy-akin-podcast-7040607)
Published: 2026-04-20T14:32:07+00:00
Episode link: https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/what-does-the-church-say-about-early-genesis
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## Resource

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.

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