Biblical Archetypes and Creation Story Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards based on the lecture notes detailing Genesis creation archetypes and the birth of Jesus Christ.

God (Archetype)

A character archetype identified in the lecture notes as a mentor who provides guidance and holds power or control.

Serpent (Archetype)

A character archetype described as a trickster, devil, scapegoat, and outcast who beguiles the woman.

Garden

A setting archetype that symbolizes innocence in the context of the creation story.

Firmament

The sky or layer created by God to divide the waters under the heaven from the waters above, which God called Heaven.

Greater Light and Lesser Light

The two great lights created by God: the greater light (Sun) to rule the day, and the lesser light (Moon) to rule the night.

Tree in the Midst of the Garden

The tree whose fruit God commanded Adam and Eve not to eat or touch, warning that they would die if they did.

Eve

The name Adam gave to his wife because she was 'the mother of all living'.

Emmanuel

A name spoken by the prophet for Mary's child, which is interpreted as 'God with us'.

JESUS

The name given to Mary's son as instructed by the angel of the Lord, because 'he shall save his people from their sins'.