Genesis

Question 1

Who wrote Genesis

Answer 1

No one knows but it was translated by Robert Alter

Question 2

Main characters in Genesis

Answer 2

Adam, Eve, Abraham, God, Noah, Isaac, Jacob (Isreal)

Question 3

What was the importance of the Tree of knowledge of good and evil

Answer 3

Gave the humans a choice, a test of the following choices:

Trust God’s definition of good and evil
Or
Break the mold and define good and evil for themselves, aka create their own world and morals (Rebel god and embrace death, because turning away from the creator of life)

Question 4

What did god do

Answer 4

created life and earth, and flooded the earth, and blessed Abraham’s lineage and family

Question 5

What did God create humans for

Answer 5

Humans were the image and representation of God, wanted them to be good and represent him and the good in god

Question 6

what did God promise/covenant with Abraham

Answer 6

God promised to bless Abraham and his descendants - Abraham had to obey god

In return, God would protect Abraham and his descendants and give them Israel

Question 7

Themes in Genesis

Answer 7

Corruption, Devotion, Rebirth, Distrust (in God), Disobedience