Schöpfungsgeschichte
creation story, account of creation
noun SHOEPF-ungs-ge-shikh-te Rare
Usage Note
Schöpfungsgeschichte refers to the biblical narrative of creation in Genesis, or by extension to creation myths of other religions and cultures. Discussions of its relationship to natural science have been central to German-language theology and cultural debate.
Examples
"Im Religionsunterricht verglichen die Schüler die Schöpfungsgeschichte mit naturwissenschaftlichen Theorien."
Natural Translation
In religious education the pupils compared the creation story with scientific theories.
Literal Translation
In religion-class compared the pupils the creation-story with natural-scientific theories.
Related Words
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- Abendmahlsfeier Communion service, Lord's Supper celebration
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- Altarraum chancel, sanctuary (area around the altar)
- Andachtsbild devotional image; prayer image
- Aschermittwoch Ash Wednesday
- Beichtgeheimnis seal of confession
- Bibelkreis Bible study group; Bible circle
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