Creation Flashcards
What are the four types of literature in the old testament
Law, history, wisdom, prophecy
What does the catholic church teach about the creation story and the big bang theory
The Catholic Church teach that God made the world using the Big Bang and made humans using evolution. The stories in genesis are not literally true
What are the four types of literature in the new testament
The gospels, the act of the apostles, the epistles, the book of revelation
Who made the creation of adam artwork
Michaelangelo
What does the ‘creation of adam’ artwork show
. God is suspended by angels showing his transcendent nature
. God is suspended in a uterus shape showing him as the lifegiver
. God is reaching out to adam - symbolising his love and care for humans
What does ‘the hand of god’ artwork show
. The hand in the middle showing gods central power
. Light rays coming out of his hands showing gods light and power
. Gods light is shown in all directions
What does god say in genesis 1 shows Gods transcendent nature
He says “let there be” and that thing comes into existence
“Everything god made was –
Good (genesis 1)
How was eve made
Eve was made from “adams rib”
How was adam made
God breathed life into man
What is the main difference between genesis 1 and 2
Genesis 1 focuses on the creation of the world, and Genesis 2 focuses on the creation of humans
When is free will tested in genesis 2
When god tells adam not to eat the apple from the tree
What does God allowing adam to name the animals show
That humans have the responsibility and authority to look after animals
What is natural law
Understanding of right and wrong comes from human nature (rather than rules of society)
What are the two basic rules of natural law
“Do good and avoid evil”
Protect and preserve life
