Were Ancient “Human Cousins” Jewelers?
Evolutionists have long believed other supposed “species” of humans were primitive and not quite human. Biblical creationists, because we start with a completely different starting point, have long argued that there’s only one species of humans (but a good deal of variety within this species) and that other human varieties were intelligent and fully human, just like us. We believe this because the Bible clearly teaches all humans are descended from Adam and Eve (Genesis 1:27, Genesis 3:20, Acts 17:26), and therefore we’re all related: all one race, the human race. And a new discovery confirms what the Bible taught all along!
Denisovans, a human variety known only in fossil form from one cave in Siberia, are considered by evolutionists to be our early cousins, not as advanced as modern man. But scientists have found more than just fragments of human remains in this cave (which, in a biblical worldview, was likely inhabited by these people during the ice age after the global flood). They also discovered “perforated animal teeth” that researchers believe may have been used as necklaces, leading to one news headline, “Early human cousins may have been jewellers.” They found bone tools, beads, and stone-worked bracelets. Researchers note such artifacts are generally only associated with modern humans, and, much more recently, with Neanderthals (another human variety).
Denisovans were humans, descended from Adam and Eve just like us.
This find doesn’t surprise creationists. Denisovans were humans, descended from Adam and Eve just like us. This new find only confirms what we knew all along, starting with God’s Word.
Get More Answers on Answers News
I discussed this item on Answers News with co-hosts Dr. Georgia Purdom and Bodie Hodge. Answers News is our twice-weekly news program filmed live before a studio audience here at the Creation Museum and broadcast on my Facebook page and the Answers in Genesis Facebook page. We also discussed the following topics:
- ETs—are they replacing God?
- Crossbreeding presents a challenge for conservation efforts.
- Some democrats propose striking “so help me God,” then backpedal.
- And more!
Watch the entire episode of Answers News for February 7, 2019.
Be sure to join us each Monday and Thursday at 2 p.m. (EDT) on my Facebook page or the Answers in Genesis Facebook page for Answers News. You won’t want to miss this unique news program that gives science and culture news from a distinctly biblical and Christian perspective.
Thanks for stopping by and thanks for praying,
Ken
This item was written with the assistance of AiG’s research team.
Most Recent News
-
Nov. 14, 2024 from Ken Ham Blog
In June 2016, Canada legalized euthanasia, otherwise known as medical assistance in dying or MAiD, for those whose death was “reasonably foreseeable.”
-
Nov. 11, 2024 from Ken Ham Blog
A new medical school is opening in Canada, “reserve[ing] 75 per cent [sic] of its seats for Indigenous, Black, and other ‘equity-deserving’ groups including 2SLGBTQ+.”
Support the creation/gospel message by donating or getting involved!
Answers in Genesis is an apologetics ministry, dedicated to helping Christians defend their faith and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ.
- Customer Service 800.778.3390
- © 2024 Answers in Genesis