TIME.com asked three scholars to
interpret seminal passages in Genesis.

Each illustration links to a discussion.
Genesis 22:10
Sacrifice of Isaac

Then Abraham put forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.

Artwork by Marc Chagall:
Abraham and Isaac on the way to the place of sacrifice, 1931




Genesis 12:13
Abraham and Sarah

Say you are my sister, that it may go well with me because of you, and that my life may be spared on your account.

Artwork by Marc Chagall:
Sarah and the Angel




Genesis 3:23
Adam and Eve

Therefore the Lord God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from which he was taken.

Artwork by Marc Chagall:
Adam and Eve and the forbidden fruit



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