tree of knowledge

• Métaphore désignant une source de sagesse, de compréhension ou de connaissance interdite, souvent liée au récit biblique de l'arbre de la connaissance du bien et du mal dans le jardin d'Éden.

A metaphorical concept referring to the source of wisdom, understanding, or forbidden knowledge, often associated with the biblical story of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden.

1. Biblical conceptC1formal

   A tree in the Garden of Eden from which Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, gaining knowledge of good and evil.

   arbre de la connaissance

   • According to the Bible, God forbade Adam and Eve from eating from the tree of knowledge.
   • The tree of knowledge is a central symbol in the story of the Fall of Man.
   • Eating from the tree of knowledge led to humanity's expulsion from Eden.

2. Metaphorical meaningC1formal

   A symbol representing the pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, or enlightenment, often with moral consequences.

   arbre de la connaissance

   • In many cultures, the tree of knowledge symbolizes the quest for understanding.
   • The novel uses the tree of knowledge as a metaphor for forbidden wisdom.
   • Philosophers often debate the implications of the tree of knowledge in human development.