How Does Genesis 10’s Descent from Noah Reconcile with Independent Ancient Civilizations?
At a Glance The Biblical Claim of Universal Descent Genesis 10 traces all post-flood humanity to Shem, Ham, and Japheth, presenting seventy nations organized by patrilineal descent. The text concludes with a summary statement: “from these the nations spread abroad on the earth after the flood” (Genesis 10:32, ESV). This claim rests on the preceding […]