Other Bible passages treat them as part of history, giving credence to the Genesis account. 10 Adam was different from the rest of creation in that he was made in God's image. This distinguishes him from the animals. Because he was made in God's image, man has tremendous value. As persons, Adam and Eve were able to relate to God, a privilege denied the rest of creation.
Personhood always involves responsibility.
So Adam was given the task of caring for the wonderful garden paradise into which he and Eve were placed. When the creative process was finished, all God had made was at peace. Adam and Eve were at peace with God. Almost forgotten was the tree of testing. In the amazing grandeur of the heavens, we see a reflection of how wonderfully we ourselves are made.