Eden

As a consequence of this breach of trust, they were expelled from the garden to prevent them from eating from the and living forever in their fallen state. God placed Cherubim and a "flaming sword" at the entrance to guard the way back to the garden. Deep Themes of the Story

The harmony of Eden was interrupted by the arrival of the , described as the most "shrewd" of all creatures. The serpent approached Eve —created by God to be Adam's companion—and planted seeds of doubt regarding God's motives. It suggested that by eating the fruit, they would not die, but instead become "like God". The Fall and Banishment As a consequence of this breach of trust,

Symbolic of immortality and eternal communion with the divine. they would not die