Sacred Scripture Chapter 1 and First Part of Chapter 2

The gods of the Babylonians

consists of 46 books, grouped in following major sections: Pentateuch, historical books, wisdom books, prophetic books

What are some of the effects of the 'The Fall'

One message from the story of Noah is that hearing and keeping God's word saves us from forgetting how to love and serve

The story of Creation can be interpreted scientifically.

What is the Protoevangelium, Genesis 3:15

original state of human beings in their relationship with God, sharing in the divine life in full communion with him.

The Holy Spirit guided the human authors to teach without error those truths of God Necessary for our salvation.

Belief in many gods

Oral tradition is not a good way to learn about a society's culture.

When was the final form of Genesis put together?

What is concupiscence?

The pattern of specific events in human history that reveal God's presence and saving actions. 

We learn about the Old Testament because

What are origin stories

Who are Cain and Abel?

The primeval chapters of the Old Testament often use symbolic and figurative language.

Original state of Adam and Eve before the fall in complete harmony with God, each other and all of Creation

The Jewish people were monotheistic.

A sign of the Covenant that made God with Noah is a _________