Creation Flashcards
What is Pre History in the context of Genesis?
Pre History refers to the events before recorded history, as presented in Genesis chapters one to eleven.
What is the main message of the pre historic parables and fables in Genesis?
The main message is that God is the creator of the world.
How many creation stories are there in the Book of Genesis?
There are two creation stories in the Book of Genesis.
What is the first creation story in Genesis?
The first creation story is found in Genesis 1:1 - 2:4a and belongs to the Priestly Tradition.
What does the first creation story emphasize?
It emphasizes the importance of the Sabbath day, where God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh.
What makes man superior to all other creatures according to the first creation story?
Man is superior due to intelligence, free will, and having an immortal soul.
What is the second creation story in Genesis?
The second creation story is found in Genesis 2:4b-25 and belongs to the Yahwistic tradition.
What does the second creation story say about the relationship between man and woman?
It states that woman is created from man’s rib, symbolizing equality and a relationship based on love.
What should the relationship between husband and wife be based on?
The relationship should be based on love, respect, and understanding.
What is the significance of human beings in God’s creation?
Human beings are the greatest of all God’s creations and should respect each other’s differences.
