The first three chapters of the Bible book of Genesis tell us that God set before the first human couple, Adam and Eve, the prospect of unending life and told them what they would have to do to gain it.
Piibli Esimese Moosese raamatu avapeatükkides on kirjas, kuidas Jumal andis esimesele inimpaarile Aadamale ja Eevale väljavaate elada lõputult ning ütles, mida neil tuleb teha, et see võiks nii minna.