The Sin of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3:8.7

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According to McKenzie, how was woman viewed in the ancient world?

  • As a goddess equivalent to Ishtar or Astarte.
  • As the source of life and fertility.
  • As inferior to man with rights in law, marriage, and society. (correct)
  • As equal to man in all aspects.

What was the consequence of the man and woman eating the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil?

  • They elevated their position as helpers fit for one another.
  • They found fulfillment in satisfying their natural appetites.
  • They became like gods. (correct)
  • They discovered a world of values superior to natural appetites.

What was the position of the female sex according to Hebrews in creation?

  • Equal to man in every way.
  • A helper fit for man. (correct)
  • The source of life and renewal of life.
  • A deity worshipped for her sexual character.

What did surrendering to their own desire lead the man and woman to do?

<p>Pick the fruit of the wrong tree and commit sin. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did worshipers enter into communion with deities of fertility in ancient Near Eastern religions?

<p>By engaging in intercourse with priestesses representing the goddess of fertility. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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