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Unit Summary

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.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to retell the Genesis story of Eve and The Fall, and explain different Christian perspectives on this.

Key Notes

• 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.

Vocabulary To Learn

• 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 Mistakes To Avoid

• That all Christians believe in original sin.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

More Lessons In This Unit

• Mary, mother of Jesus Study Guide
• The Book of Esther Study Guide
• The Gospel of Mary Study Guide
• The song of Deborah Study Guide
• Women in the New Testament Study Guide