<P> Jewish theologians are divided in regard to the cause of what is called "original sin". Others teach that it was due to Adam's yielding to temptation in eating of the forbidden fruit and has been inherited by his descendants; the majority of chazalic opinions, however, do not hold Adam responsible for the sins of humanity, teaching that, in Genesis 8: 21 and 6: 5 - 8, God recognized that Adam did not willfully sin . However, Adam is recognized by some as having brought death into the world by his disobedience . Because of his sin, his descendants will live a mortal life, which will end in death of their bodies . According to book Legends of the Jews, in Judgement Day, Adam will disavow any complaints of all men who accuse him as the cause of death of every human on earth . Instead, Adam will reproach their mortality because of their sins . </P> <P> The concept of inherited sin does not exist in Islam . Islam teaches that Adam and Eve sinned, but then sought forgiveness and thus were forgiven by God . Quotes from the Qur'an: </P> <P> But Satan caused them to slip out of it and removed them from that (condition) in which they had been . And We said, "Go down, (all of you), as enemies to one another, and you will have upon the earth a place of settlement and provision for a time ." Then Adam received from his Lord (some) words, and He accepted his repentance . Indeed, it is He who is the Accepting of repentance, the Merciful . </P> <P> They said: "Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves souls . If You forgive us not and bestow not upon us Your mercy, we shall certainly be of the losers . </P>

Where did the idea of original sin come from