theo u1 Flashcards
Primeval History
time before writing historical data
what does creation reflect?
the glory of God
Literary forms of the Bible
Psalms parables epistles historical books wisdom literature Gospels
psalms
hymns of prayer
parables
stories that exemplify moral/religious lessons
epistles
letters to early Christians
wisdom literature
collection of ways to live your life in a good way
historical books
accounts of Gods saving
gospels
accounts of real events/teachings in Jesus’ life
religious truth
religious understanding
figurative language
symbolic images, stories, and names to point to a deeper truth
The Fall
The first humans betrayal of Gods word
Events of the Fall
God told Adam and Eve not to eat the fruit, Eve gets deceived by the serpent and gives fruit to Adam so they both can eat
Effects/aftermath of the fall
humans now know evil and dont trust each other
original sin
first sin everyone is born with without committing