Did Adam and Eve’s fall actually happen in real time and space—or is Genesis 2–3 a theological myth rich in meaning, but not history? In this Five-Minute Debate, Dr. James Carter defends a literal historical view, while Dr. Daniel Reed argues for a theological reading informed by ancient Near Eastern mythic frameworks. Host Robert Smith moderates this fast-paced theological exchange, with insights from Michael Heiser, John Walton, Peter Enns, and C. John Collins.