Summary
This quote refers to the biblical account of Adam and Eve being tempted by the serpent in the Garden of Eden. The serpent incites Eve's desire to eat from the forbidden Tree of Knowledge, promising that if they do so, humanity will gain the knowledge of good and evil, making them equal to gods. The quote captures the serpent's manipulation of human ambition, suggesting that acquiring wisdom and moral discernment can elevate oneself to divine status. Ultimately, Adam and Eve disobey God's command and eat the fruit, leading to their expulsion from paradise and the introduction of sin in human existence.
Topics
Humanity
By Bible