Skepticism could not deny the existence of Eden while it stood just in sight, its entrance barred by watching angels. The order of creation, the object of the garden, the history of its two trees so closely connected with man's destiny, were undisputed facts. And the existence and supreme authority of God, the obligation of His law, were truths which men were slow to question while Adam was among them.

Skeptikerne kunne ikke benægte Edens haves eksistens, så længe den var på jorden, og dens indgang var spærret af englevagten. Skabelsen, formålet med haven og beretningen om dens to træer, der var så nøje forbundet med menneskenes skæbne, var uomstødelige kendsgerninger. Og Guds eksistens og øverste myndighed og forpligtelserne over for hans lov var sandheder, som menneskene tøvede med at betvivle, så længe Adam var iblandt dem.