Who does Adam represent in the creation stories?
Adam represents all people/humans
What is Adam in the creation stories?
Adam is the perfect man who is full of strength… reflects belief that God’s creation is “very good. And that humans are the highpoint of creation.j
What is the quote in Genesis referring to God making something good?
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good”
What does God being carried by angels show in “The creation of Adam”?
This shows his transcendence, compares to how Adam’s feet are firmly on the ground.
What does transcendent mean?
God is beyond all human understanding
What does God being in a brainshaped cloud show in “The creation of Adam”
Shows God is omniscient - meaning all knowing
What does both Adam and God having the same physic mean in “The creation of Adam”?
That humans are made in the image of God
What does Adam’s hand being limp show in “The creation of Adam”?
Humans depend on God for life. Humans need a close relationship with God.
What is a quote in Genesis showing Stewardship?
‘To till it and keep it”
What are the 3 main teachings from the creation stories?
1) Stewardship
2) Dignity of humans
3) Sanctity of Life
What does stewardship mean in terms of the Creation stories?
The story tells us the God wants us to care for the world with love.
What does Dignity of humans mean in terms of the Creation stories?
God made humans ‘in his image’ - therefore all human are equal, all people have dignity, and so deserve great respect.
What does the Sanctity of Life mean in terms of the Creation stories?
“God made humans in his image” - Therefore all life is holy and sacred. Catholics therefore are against euthanasia and abortion.
What are the 8 books of the Bible?
1) Law
2) History
3) Wisdom
4) Prophecy
5) Gospels
6) Acts of the Apostles
7) Epistles
8) Book of Revelation
What is the quote from Genesis where God creates mankind?
“So God created mankind in his image, in the image of God he created them”
What is the Bible?
The Bible is the word of God - it reveals God and what he wants for humanity.
What were the writers of the Bible inspired/guided by?
The Holy Spirit
What should the Bible be interpreted through?
The teachings of the Magisterium (Catholic teaching authority)
What does the Catholic Church teach to do with the Creation stories?
The Catholic Church teaches they should NOT be interpreted literally, so Catholics accept the Theory of Evolution & the Big Bang
What is a Myth?
A story that conveys deep truths - but not in a literal way
Who/what is a Fundamentalist Christian?
Some Christians interpret the creation stories literally and therefore disagree with science.
What are the two artworks that depict God’s creation?
“The Creation of Adam”
“Hand of God”
What does the lines from God’s hand show in the “Hand of God”?
This shows that God created everything in the universe and that his power touches all things.
What does God’s hand being large show in the “Hand of God”?
Shows God’s power and greatness
