This is how and why the New Eve analogy implies both a sinless Mary (free from actual sin) and by extension, a Mary free from original sin as well. What we see in earlier Fathers like St. Irenaeus ...

While the story of Adam and Eve might seem far-fetched, there is now a growing body of evidence which suggests that at least some parts of the story could be true. advertisement.

To be clear, the “eve” in Christmas Eve refers to the evening before the holy day. It does not refer to the biblical Eve, whom God formed from Adam’s rib in the Book of Genesis.

Genesis 4:1-2 introduces us to Cain and Abel, the first sons of Adam and Eve. The narrative briefly mentions their births but does not elaborate on the process by which humanity multiplied.