Friedrich Wilhelm Schelling interpreted Genesis 3 as a pure philosophical myth - as a reflection on the origins of evil in the world. He defended this view with the assertion that the mythical character of all ancient traditions is grounded in the nature of humanity's childhood. In taking this analysis on to Christianity, he asserted that Christian mythology established a perception of the universe as history and moral kingdom, blending realistic mythology with idealistic morality. In his view, early Christian writings demonstrated the break-up of a dichotomy between realism and idealism.
Jan Rohls, "Historical, Cultural and Philosophical Aspects of the Nineteenth Century" in Hebrew Bible/ Old Testament: The History of Its Interpretation, ed. Magne Sæbø, Vol. 3.1 (Bristol, CT: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 2013), 38-39.
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