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Adam in Judaism |
Adam is viewed as the first human, created by God, and given the crucial responsibility of stewarding the Earth. While his disobedience led to mortality, he is also recognized as the first to repent for his sins.
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Adam in Christianity |
Christianity sees Adam as the first human whose fall from grace introduced sin and death into the world. Christians also view him as the "old Adam," setting the stage for Jesus, who is referred to as the "last Adam" bringing redemption and eternal life.
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Adam in Islam |
In Islam, Adam is honored as the first human and the very first prophet of Allah. Although he and Eve transgressed by eating from the forbidden tree, Islam teaches that he sincerely repented, was forgiven, and was granted prophethood to guide his descendants.
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