taking something exactly as it is stated without intepreting a deeper or symbolic meaning

the idea that all humans are born with a tendency to sin because of Adam and Eve's disobedience in the Garden of Eden

wrong actions, thoughts or behaviours which go against God's laws and commands

something that represents or stands for a deeper meaning or idea

the event told in Genesis when Adam and Eve disobeyed God, leading to sin entering the world

Eve and original sin

Religious education

In this unit pupils will take a hermenutical reading of scripture to assess the status of women in the Bible. Through a series of key stories they will analyse how women are portrayed and how these stories have been interpreted and re-interpreted over the centuries.

Matriarchs: are the women of the Bible victors or victims?

When we use the discipline of {{}} in religious education, we can look at types of text and interpretations of them which can then lead to different meanings.

The story of the first sin is known as ...

Some sources blame {{}} for the first sin entering the world.

The idea of 'original sin' was developed by ...

Many Roman Catholic Christians read the story of Eve in a {{}}, rather than a literal way.

that humans were 'created in God's image'

Most Quakers interpret Eve's story in a symbolic way because they believe ...

When God made Adam, he breathed {{}} into him.

God filled Eden with plants and the __________ of knowledge of good and evil.

God created animal companions for Adam but they were unsuitable, so he created ...

Jews and Christians consider the first prophet to be ...

Starter Quiz