Multiple Choice
The symbolism of the serpent
A) Is a universal symbol of evil and dangerous knowledge.
B) Is found in almost all cultures and all religions in the world, and is characterized in the same way.
C) Suggests the ambiguity of good and evil, sickness and health, life and death, chaos and wisdom, etc., and the notion of transcendence for serpent-handlers.
D) As portrayed in the book of Genesis is the model for the serpent handlers approach to snakes.
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