augustine, adam

describe what st augustine teaches from confession XII (5)

first, he teaches 'IN YOUR WISDOM WHICH IS BORN OF YOUR OWN SUBSTANCE' by this means that god is omnipotent and his omnipotence is powerful enough to create the universe.

secondly, he also teaches, 'YOU DID NOT MAKE THEM OF YOUR OWN SUBSTANCE' by this means, god's creation is not equal to Himself as it has not created from His own being, from nothing.

Lastly, he additionally teaches, 'you are good and all that you make must be good. by this he means, that god is omni benevolent and that since god is good, His creation is good also.

describe how Michelangelo's creation of adam express Catholic beliefs about god and humans (5) ✔

firstly, god and adam are physically similar. humans are made in imago dei as stated in genesis 1.

secondly, god is physically very muscular but with grey hair and an old face. physical shows his omnipotence and his older features shows his omniscience.

thirdly , adam is seen to be emerging from the ground. echoes g2 where it describes god forming man from the soil.

lastly, adam's hand seems to be limp and lifeless when he is reaching out to god's outstretched firm hand. portrays the idea that god is a life giver. this is stated in the CCC