Knowra Adam Adam Adam is the first human in the Genesis creation narrative, formed by God from dust and placed in the Garden of Eden. He is a foundational figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Book of Genesis : The first book of the Hebrew Bible and Christian Old Testament, recounting creation, early humanity, and Israel’s ancestors. Adam’s story opens this book’s account of humanity’s beginnings.
Original sin : In many Christian traditions, the inherited condition of sin and separation from God associated with humanity’s first disobedience. Christian theology often treats Adam’s transgression as the origin of this condition.
Adam in Judaism : Jewish interpretations of Adam draw on Genesis, rabbinic literature, philosophy, and later religious thought. Jewish traditions develop Adam’s story without adopting the Christian doctrine of inherited original sin.
Atrahasis Epic : An Akkadian epic in which humans are created from clay mixed with a slain deity’s blood to serve the gods. Its creation from earthly material provides a Mesopotamian parallel to Adam formed from dust.
Garden of Eden : The garden in Genesis where God places Adam and Eve before their expulsion. It is the setting of Adam’s life before the expulsion.
Fall of Man : The theological account of humanity’s transition from innocence to sin and mortality through disobedience in Eden. Adam’s choice is central to this account of humanity’s changed condition.
Adam in Christianity : Christian interpretations of Adam connect Genesis with teachings about sin, death, and salvation through Christ. Christian readings often make Adam central to doctrines of the Fall and redemption.
Enuma Elish : A Babylonian creation epic in which the god Marduk defeats Tiamat and forms the world from her body. Its account of cosmic order offers a contrast to Genesis’s creation narrative.
Eve : The first woman in Genesis, created as Adam’s companion and involved with him in the Eden narrative. Adam’s relationship with Eve drives the story of the forbidden fruit and expulsion.
Imago Dei : The theological concept that human beings are created in the image of God. Genesis applies this description to humanity, including Adam.
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