ADAM AND EVE

 

 

     This window is centered on the biblical scene of Adam and Eve in the beginning of the book of Genesis. In this depiction of the creation story Eve has already eaten the forbidden fruit which she holds in her left hand hidden from Adam and is offering the same kind of fruit to Adam which he is about to eat. The serpent in the tree to the right of Eve waits for Adam to eat the fruit and thus complete his deception of our fist parents. The lion to the right of Eve already has a hungry carnivorous look on his face. Prior to the original sin of Adam and Eve all the animals ate plants. As portrayed in this image this biblical event takes place in the lush Garden of Eden. Surrounding the central image are three stars of David. Above the top star is the Holy Name of God in Hebrew letters, which translates to I AM WHO AM.  This is the name God gave to Moses at the burning bush. Below the central image is a scroll of the Torah, which contains this biblical event.