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We can not dispute the existence of atypical knowledge possessed by [[Adam]] and [[Eve]], however, we should also consider the [[Tower of Babel]] curse as it relates to human accomplishments to that date. Monumental constructions are a great source of pride for humans. It was most likely this type of technological development that God attempted to retard by creating the language barriers at the Tower of Babel. | We can not dispute the existence of atypical knowledge possessed by [[Adam]] and [[Eve]], however, we should also consider the [[Tower of Babel]] curse as it relates to human accomplishments to that date. Monumental constructions are a great source of pride for humans. It was most likely this type of technological development that God attempted to retard by creating the language barriers at the Tower of Babel. | ||
The Babel event suggests that the tower was the first major monument that mankind had ever built. It was the first construction that had no purpose but to be a monument to human achievement. The tower was not a particularly important technological development. | The Babel event suggests that the tower was the first major monument that mankind had ever built. It was the first construction that had no purpose but to be a monument to human achievement. The tower was not a particularly important technological development. While the Bible says they used baked-brick, this does not constrain them from using other construction materials. does not say that what it was constructed of or how large it may have been, we read that it was intended to reach into heaven {{Bible ref|book=Genesis|chap=11|verses=4}} so we may presume they intended for it to be very large indeed. We have no insight as to how large it became before construction was prematurely halted, but we can presume it was large enough to gain the Lord's attention as to its eventual outcome {{Bible ref|book=Genesis|chap=11|verses=6}}. Clearly the people thought they could build this within their own engineering knowledge. | ||
Ancient fables and myths surrounding the Tower suggested it may have been tall enough to touch the lowest clouds. For some perspective, in New York City, low cloud cover will obscure the top of the Empire State Building. | |||
==== Supernatural Aspects of Language ==== | |||
In {{Bible ref|book=Acts|chap=2|verses=6}} we read that the apostles were able to speak in their own language while all those present actually heard the words in the own various native languages. At the Tower of Babel, all people speaking a common tongue were suddenly cursed with various tongues. This is because all language is supernatural. It is a supernatural gift from the Creator for mankind's communication with God and with other humans. | |||
We are also informed that the gift of tongues (languages) is for use before unbelievers {{Bible ref|book=1 Corinthians|chap=14|verses=22}} as a ''sign''. And that the coming "son of perdition" {{Bible ref|book=2 Thessalonians|chap=2|verses=3}} will come to power {{Bible ref|book=2 Thessalonians|chap=2|verses=9}} with ''signs'' and lying wonders. As ''signs'' are associated with language, theologians have speculated that the son of perdition will perform language-based miracles just as he will change times and laws for his own glory {{Bible ref|book=Daniel|chap=7|verses=25}}. | |||
=== Antediluvian Buildings === | === Antediluvian Buildings === | ||
