Swedenborg - Genesis 3

Front

What does the snake correspond to? Options: Sensory perception, Faith alone, Hypocritical belief, Human rationalization

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Sensory perception

Front

What is meant by the serpent persuading Eve to eat from the tree?

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Love and wisdom that comes from perception, not the Lord

Front

In the context of (most of) Genesis 3, what does the woman correspond to? Options: Divine Love, Divine Wisdom, The Proprium, Temptation

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The Proprium

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In the context of Genesis 3, what does the man correspond to?

Back

The rational mind

Front

What was the ultimate effect of Adam and Eve's sin?

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Hell, and all sin with it

Front

On an individual spiritual scale, the story of Genesis 3 is about a person who turns from God because of false trust in:

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Natural sensory perception

Front

Who was cursed to eat dust for all days? Options: The Man, The Serpent, The Woman, The Tree?

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The Serpent

Front

According to Swedenborg, being "naked" corresponds to: Innocence, Being gullible, Love of self, Being in a state of wisdom

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Innocence

Front

According to Swedenborg, Genesis 3 is about the fall of the Most _______ Church

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ANCIENT

Front

What does the snake tell the woman to convince her to eat from the tree?

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She would not die if she ate from the tree, and she would be like God.