Longevity

The Genealogy of Adam through Noah

Adam and Eve had several sons and daughters as we read in (Gen. 5:4), but here we are intro¬duced to their son Seth (v. 25). Seth means the “appointed one.” Eve said that God had provided or “appointed” a son in the place of slain Abel. We are never told on when Cain murdered Abel …

IllustrationWhat is The Largest Ancestry in The World?

What is the largest ancestry in the world? How far can we go back? Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia, states that the longest family tree in the world is that of the Chinese philosopher and educator Confucius (551-479 BC). The tree spans more than 80 generations, and includes mo …