PARALLELS OF THE “LOSS/RESTORATION” THEME IN THE BOOKS OF GENESIS AND REVELATION

himself an apron? O! the approach of God consumed and burnt off his apron! Though his apron would keep him from the sight of a bird, yet it would not from the eye of the incorruptible God…Let therefore all self-righteous men beware, for however they at present please themselves with the worthiness of their glorious fig- leaves; yet when God shall come to deal with them for sin, assuredly they will find themselves naked.” TRUE (A) or (B) FALSE (B)? 13. To “fortify” is to supply a place for safety. 14. Bunyan suggests that Adam and Eve hid themselves to protect themselves from their own conscience. 15. The writer questions Adam’s motive for hiding himself. 16. Bunyan implies that the coverings from fig leaves stand for self-righteousness. 17. He asserts that human schemes for self-righteousness cannot withstand God’s true righteousness. ___________________________________________________________________________ Passage Eight (Chapter 9) (On the Sanctity of Life)

Ver. 5. "And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man's brother, will I require the life of man." 18. One can infer that Bunyan would have referred to this verse of Scripture to uphold the sanctity of human life. 19. The verse requires the death penalty for taking human life. 20. Biblical text advocates respect for life.

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For Reflection

Internationally popular Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) began his career writing narrative poetry, and later started his career as a novelist. His knowledge of Scottish history and legends, along with his literary skills equipped him to become a renowned historical novelist, poet, and playwright. He believed in social justice and equality. He also believed in moral living regardless of religion, social status, or ancestry. Compare notes in Bunyan’s commentary to Sir Walter Scott’s poem “Man, the Enemy of Man.” Explain the sentiments of John Bunyan to Sir Walter Scott’s views on human life and acts of violence. (Write five-eight sentences. Edit your writing to correct errors, Post your reflection on the discussion board, Label the post: A Reflection on Sir Walter Scott’s Poem, “Man, the Enemy of Man” and John Bunyan’s Views on Violence.)

Study Questions:

Directions: Respond to the study questions on Scott’s poem.

“Man, the Enemy of Man” by Sir Walter Scott

The hunting tribes of air and earth Respect the brethren of their birth; Nature, who loves the claim of kind, Less cruel chase to each assigned. The falcon, poised on soaring wing, Watches the wild-duck by the spring; The slow-hound wakes the fox's lair; The greyhound presses on the hare; The eagle pounces on the lamb; The wolf devours the fleecy dam; Even tiger fell, and sullen bear, Their likeness and their lineage spare. Man, only, mars kind Nature's plan, And turns the fierce pursuit on man; Plying war's desultory trade, Incursion, flight, and ambuscade, Since Nimrod, Cush's mighty son, At first the bloody game begun.”

Study Questions:

Are the following statements (A) TRUE or (B) FALSE about Scott’s poem? 1. The expression “hunting tribes of air and earth” refers to natural predators. 2. Nature is personified in the poem. 3. The poet asserts that nature is compassionate to all creatures, 4. According to the poet, each part of creation has limited degrees of cruelty. 5. The poet sees the respect that other species show toward their own kind. 6. Man is the only creature that disfigures the plan of nature. 7. Man engages in warlike tactics in fierce pursuits of other humans. 8. The warlike plans of humans lack purpose. 9. Using tactics of war, humans attack, chase, and ambush their fellowmen. 10. Scott alludes to the biblical figure Nimrod of ancient Babylon mentioned in Genesis, Chapter 10.

A Closing Thought:

“Christianity and Judaism are united above all in their common affirmation and implementation of the moral teaching of the Hebrew Bible, or 'Old Testament,' and the traditions of interpretation of that teaching.”

-David Novak