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'''Human longevity''' is the length of a person's life (life expectancy). The Creationist reflections on this topic typically focuses on the cause of [[fall of man|human mortality]] and the effects of the flood on the human lifespan. | '''Human longevity''' is the length of a person's life (life expectancy). The Creationist reflections on this topic typically focuses on the cause of [[fall of man|human mortality]] and the effects of the flood on the human lifespan. | ||
In the first book of the Bible ([[Genesis]]), it is said that there was a tree in the garden of Eden (Tree of Life) that would allow humans to live forever. | In the first book of the Bible ([[Genesis]]), it is said that there was a tree in the garden of Eden (Tree of Life) that would allow humans to live forever. Ancient historical documents, including [[Genesis]], also record lifespans approximately 10 times above what they are currently. However, immediately after the flood, human longevity shows a rapid decline. | ||
== Human immortality == | == Human immortality == | ||
