Carney, Chapter 5 Flashcards

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Adam

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The first man and our first father. He, together with Eve, committed the first sin (Original Sin). This Hebrew name can refer to Adam or mankind in general

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Abraham

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A descendant of Shem and the founder of the Hebrew nation. He was the first to receive a personal call from God (at seventy years old), and he responded in faith

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Eve

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The first woman and our first mother. Eve was created from the rib of Adam, and thus woman—unlike the animals—is man’s equal and complement

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Cain

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Adam and Eve’s first son, and murderer of Abel. The Lord put a mark on Cain so that no one would kill him.

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Abel

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Adam and Eve’s second son. Because his sacrifice was acceptable to God, he was murdered by his envious brother Cain

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Assyria

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An ancient empire ruled by bloodthirsty and wicked men; it terrorized the whole Middle East and constantly threatened Israel and Judah during the monarchic period. Eventually the Assyrians destroyed Israel and scattered its people.

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Babylon

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The great imperial city to which the conquered people of Judah were taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar in 587 BC.

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Cannan

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The land God promised to Abraham’s descendants. It covered about the same territory as modern-day Israel. Its inhabitants were idol-worshipers who even sacrificed their own children in cult rituals

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