"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him. Male and female created he them."
"Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea..."
I like this section and how it describes all that God creates. There is a great use of imagery and detail in this section as well.
Adam and Eve are introduced.. Eve got her name form Adam because she was "the mother of all living"
"Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil, and now lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever."
Adam becomes a man and not just a young child, he came from Gods hands fully developed. He was "gigantic, reaching from heaven to earth"
Adam was unique and not many men resembled him.
"I will breathe her into his nostrils..." God reveals the whole history of mankind to Adam.
"They attempted to consume with him with fire, and he would have perished, had not the protecting hand of God rested upon him..." This proves the power of God and the protection he had over everybody. Satan is then introduced. I love how this story is written and overall theme that is used so far.
"Adam complained before God that the wife he had given him had deserted him, and God sent forth three angels to capture her. They found her in the Red Sea..."
This once again shows the power of God and what God will do and all he did for Adam. Also, this shows how much Adam somewhat relied on God. She comes back, but has to deal with her babies facing evil situations.
This part describes the creation of Eve and the difference God faces in the creation of males versus females. God actually created a wife for Adam before Eve, but he would not have her, because she had been made in his presence.
One of my favorite parts about the story Adam and Eve is all the colorful pictures that there are throughout the story. Not only are they colorful but they are in great detail and hold a lot of meaning.
"At the same time, God wanted to give Adam the opportunity of repenting his sin..."
This quote is one of my favorites because it shows no matter what happens, God always gives an opportunity to redeem yourself.
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