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Enoch, Jubilees and others · Life of Adam and Eve 12–16

Satan refuses to bow to Adam

ReferenceLife of Adam and Eve 12–16
Writtenc. 100–300 CE
SetCreation
Satan tells Adam he was thrown out of heaven because he would not worship Adam, the image of God. 'I am older than he; he ought to worship me.' Other angels under him refused too, and they were cast down.

Summary by the editors. Translation: Summary in my own words

Read it literally

The fall starts with jealousy toward humans, the new creation. The visitors resented us.

What scholars say

Latin and Greek versions; the same scene is in Quran 7 and 15.

Council of gods Spirits and jinn
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Quick answers about Life of Adam and Eve 12–16

Where is Life of Adam and Eve 12–16 found?

Life of Adam and Eve 12–16 (Enoch, Jubilees and others). Translation quoted: Summary in my own words.

When was Life of Adam and Eve 12–16 written?

c. 100–300 CE.

What do scholars say about Life of Adam and Eve 12–16?

Latin and Greek versions; the same scene is in Quran 7 and 15.

Sources

    Scholarly dates are rounded. The wording follows the named public-domain translation.

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