For my extra unit this week, I
decided to read something from the Biblical Traditions. The unit I chose
was Adam
and Eve. I thought it might be good to change things up since I had been
reading from the Classical Greece units for the last two weeks. It was a nice
change of pace, especially since I'm sure we all know the general story of Adam
and Eve. I mean I grew up just knowing the simple story of them being tempted
by the devil, of course disguised as a snake. After reading the first half of
this unit, I really came away with two parts that I liked the most.
The first chapter that really had
me interested was the first chapter, The
Creation. Like the story of Adam and Eve being tempted by Satan, I was also
familiar with the creation of man and woman by God, although I had never
necessarily read anything that encompassed this. Although I'm not very
religious, this chapter seemed very powerful with words to me. I am a sucker
for love though. Hence, why I thought one part was particularly my favorite:
"And Adam said, "This is now bone of my bones, and flesh
of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.
Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto
his wife: and they shall be one flesh."
To me, this statement in itself seems
really powerful, not only from a religious standpoint, but from that of a soul
mate perspective. I guess I'm just a weird romantic at heart.
The second part I really enjoyed
reading was that of Paradise.
Everyone always had there own depiction of what his
or her paradise would be. In a Biblical standpoint, this chapter gives
a great description, although opinions may differ on the matter. It was crazy
to think that Adam had it so easy. I mean angels bringing him food and wine,
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