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The rabbinic argument was that the effects of Adam and Eve's fall was less pronounced on the world and humans and animals back then. It was possible to procreate with your siblings and others and not worry about inbreeding. Also, people back then were superhumanly stronger, healthier, and lived for centuries. As the world became more degraded, later generations were born weaker and less physically perfect.

It shares a lot in common with the Hinduism ages of Satya-yuga and Kali-yuga.

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