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'''Adam and Eve''' were, according to the [[Book of Genesis]], the first-created man and woman. In the [[Septuagint]] (though not in liturgical texts or [[icons]]), Adam's wife is identified with the name [[Hesperus,_Zoe,_Cyriacus,_and_Theodulus|Zoe]] ("life"). | '''Adam and Eve''' were, according to the [[Book of Genesis]], the first-created man and woman. In the [[Septuagint]] (though not in liturgical texts or [[icons]]), Adam's wife is identified with the name [[Hesperus,_Zoe,_Cyriacus,_and_Theodulus|Zoe]] ("life"). | ||
| − | + | Adam and Eve are primarily remembered in the context of the [[Fall of Man|Fall]]. They are remembered for the suffering which they share together because of their [[sin]]: eating of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. Adam is traditionally identified as the one ultimately responsible for the introduction of sin into humanity, but in the [[creation]] accounts of Genesis, both Adam and Eve are listed as having been created without any sense of subordination of one to the other. Thus, Adam's place is not as a lord over Eve, but rather as the representative of the family. As such, he is her equal, but the introduction of human sin is placed at his feet. | |
In terms of their place in [[theology]], Adam and Eve are the starting point for [[anthropology]], which is the doctrine of the nature of mankind. Additionally, in terms of [[soteriology]], Adam and Eve are seen as [[typology|types]] of [[Christ]] and of his mother, the [[Theotokos]], who are the New Adam and the New Eve, respectively. | In terms of their place in [[theology]], Adam and Eve are the starting point for [[anthropology]], which is the doctrine of the nature of mankind. Additionally, in terms of [[soteriology]], Adam and Eve are seen as [[typology|types]] of [[Christ]] and of his mother, the [[Theotokos]], who are the New Adam and the New Eve, respectively. | ||
Revision as of 14:50, April 20, 2007
Adam and Eve were, according to the Book of Genesis, the first-created man and woman. In the Septuagint (though not in liturgical texts or icons), Adam's wife is identified with the name Zoe ("life").
Adam and Eve are primarily remembered in the context of the Fall. They are remembered for the suffering which they share together because of their sin: eating of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. Adam is traditionally identified as the one ultimately responsible for the introduction of sin into humanity, but in the creation accounts of Genesis, both Adam and Eve are listed as having been created without any sense of subordination of one to the other. Thus, Adam's place is not as a lord over Eve, but rather as the representative of the family. As such, he is her equal, but the introduction of human sin is placed at his feet.
In terms of their place in theology, Adam and Eve are the starting point for anthropology, which is the doctrine of the nature of mankind. Additionally, in terms of soteriology, Adam and Eve are seen as types of Christ and of his mother, the Theotokos, who are the New Adam and the New Eve, respectively.
Though the couple are remembered most for their sin, in many icons of the All Saints type, they are depicted as worshiping at the throne of God, and the traditional nimbus (halo), signifying holiness, is around each of their heads. There are also many liturgical references to Christ's redemption of "the first-created," so the Church's tradition is clearly that they are among the saved. Many icons of the Resurrection depict Christ raising Adam and Eve out of their tombs.
