Re Creation Flashcards
Which creation story is Genesis 1:1 - 2:3 ?
Creation of the universe
What happened on day 1 creation of the universe ?
God created the heavens and earth . He also created light and darkness which he called day and night .
What happened on day 2 creation of the universe ?
God made a dome and called if sky . He also created evening and morning .
What happened on day 3 creation of the universe ?
God called the dry land earth and the waters sea . He created vegetation , plants and trees yielding all seeds .
What happened on day 4 creation of the universe ?
God created the sun , moon and stars .
What happened on day 5 of creation of the universe ?
God created sea creatures of every kind and birds that fly in the sky .
What happened on day 6 creation of the universe?
God created land animals and humankind in his image .
What happened on day 7 creation of the universe ?
God rested and blessed the seventh day .
Which creation story is genesis 2:4 - 2:5 ?
Creation of humans
What are the main parts of the creation of humans ?
- God created a garden called Eden and placed a man there he had formed from dust . He also created the tree of knowledge of good and evil .
- A river flows out of Eden to water the garden , and from there it divides and becomes four branches . Pishon , Gihon , Tigris and another one .
- God decided to make a partner for the man and so he created every land animal of the field , to which he brought to the man to name .
- However God still had not found a partner for Adam so he put him in to a deep sleep , and took him into a deep sleep . God took one of Adams ribs and closed up its place with flesh . This brought a woman . Eve
- God told them to share their flesh by having sex .
What does the creation of Adam by michalangelo show us ?
- God and adam reaching out to each other
- Adam looks strong and perfect / muscular
- God looks powerful because of his beard which might show his wisdom and experience .
- God is in the shape of a heart - which could show his love / also could be a brain - all knowing / could be a uterus - life giving
- God wants a relationship with humanity but Adam doesnβt seem to bothered .
- Adam is alone / humans need God ?
How does Meiereβs mosaic reflect Catholic beleifs ?
. Lines extend from Godβs hand to the edge of the circle shows Godβs power everywhere
. His influence goes everywhere
. Godβs hand is large compared to the size of the cloud above it which also shows Godβs greatness and power .
What is similar between the art of the creation of Adam and Meieres mosaic ?
Both show God is a creator
Both show that God is powerful and eternal
What is one difference between both art ?
God is shown as an old man whereas in the other mosaic only Godβs hand is shown .
What does the creation story in Genesis show about God ?
He is the creator of everything , shows that God is transcendent and omnipotent .
What are the three main natures of God ?
God as a creator , omnipotent and transcendent
What are two ways in Genesis one that shows God is omnipotent ?
- β God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good β.
- Then God said β let there be light β and then there was light β .
What is genesis 1 ?
Creation story of how God made the world in 6 days and rested in the seventh .
What is genesis 2 ?
Human creation story
What is free will ?
The ability to make decisions and think for yourself .
What does stewardship mean ?
The idea that believes have a duty to look after the enviroment on behalf of God .
What does dignity mean ?
They are worthy of honour and respect
Example of God telling us to look after the earth .
In genesis 1 God tells Adam and Eve to subdue the earth and have dominion over every living thing. This suggests that humans have been given power and authority to rule over all other creatures.