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The [[wikipedia:Patriarchs_(Bible) | Antediluvian (before the flood) Patriarchs]] are the central figures of the 20 generations from Adam to Noah. In providential history, these are the first descendants of Adam who had to deal with the consequences of the [[wikipedia:Fall_of_man | Fall of Man]]. All of these figures play important roles in Hebrew scripture and some of them still stand as central personages of the [[wikipedia:Abrahamic_faiths | Abrahamic faiths]].
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The [[wikipedia:Patriarchs_(Bible) | Antediluvian (before the flood) Patriarchs]] are central figures of the 10 generations from Adam to Noah. These men are the first descendants of Adam, also known as the Generations of Adam. The lives reflected the growing influence of evil among humans after the [[wikipedia:Fall_of_man | Fall of Adam]]. All of these figures play important roles in Hebrew scripture and some of them still stand as central personages of the [[wikipedia:Abrahamic_faiths | Abrahamic faiths]].
  
 
While some of these figures are well known such as [[The_Book_of_Enoch | Enoch]] and Noah, much less is known about the others. In this section, we will assemble as much information as we can about these early providential persons, their times, their relationships and their accomplishments.
 
While some of these figures are well known such as [[The_Book_of_Enoch | Enoch]] and Noah, much less is known about the others. In this section, we will assemble as much information as we can about these early providential persons, their times, their relationships and their accomplishments.

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The Antediluvian (before the flood) Patriarchs are central figures of the 10 generations from Adam to Noah. These men are the first descendants of Adam, also known as the Generations of Adam. The lives reflected the growing influence of evil among humans after the Fall of Adam. All of these figures play important roles in Hebrew scripture and some of them still stand as central personages of the Abrahamic faiths.

While some of these figures are well known such as Enoch and Noah, much less is known about the others. In this section, we will assemble as much information as we can about these early providential persons, their times, their relationships and their accomplishments.

Generations of Adam

Adam

Seth

Enosh

Kenan

Mahalel

Jared

Enoch

Methuselah

Lamech

Noah