Eve and original sin
I can retell the Genesis story of Eve and The Fall, and explain different Christian perspectives on this.
Eve and original sin
I can retell the Genesis story of Eve and The Fall, and explain different Christian perspectives on this.
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Key learning points
- The Genesis account of Eve and The Fall can be read in different ways, depending on the view of its genre.
- Original Sin is a belief that humans are born inclined to sin as a consequence of The Fall.
- The story can be read through different lenses which may influence the interpretation of the story.
- The story of Eve and The Fall has had different impacts on the view of women within Christianity and wider societies.
Keywords
Literal - taking something exactly as it is stated without intepreting a deeper or symbolic meaning
Original sin - the idea that all humans are born with a tendency to sin because of Adam and Eve's disobedience in the Garden of Eden
Sin - wrong actions, thoughts or behaviours which go against God's laws and commands
Symbolic - something that represents or stands for a deeper meaning or idea
The Fall - the event told in Genesis when Adam and Eve disobeyed God, leading to sin entering the world
Common misconception
That all Christians believe in original sin.
Different Christian groups and individuals may believe in original sin or not and even those that do believe in it may have differing interpretations of what it actually means.
To help you plan your year 9 religious education lesson on: Eve and original sin, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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