Includes bibliographical references (pages 371-388) and indexes.
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Introduction: Mythology and the Eden story -- Who wrote the Eden story? -- How the world of Palestine led to Eden -- The genesis of Yahweh and his wife, and their divorce -- The creation, the garden in Eden, and its restoration -- The creation of Adam -- The sacred trees, the cherubim, and the flaming sword -- The serpent whose powers Yahweh usurped -- Eve : the hidden goddess in the garden -- The transgression and our transformation -- Epilogue: Taking the Eden story personally : its meaning for us today.
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The biblical story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden is a cornerstone of Western civilization, yet there are still many mysteries concerning its origins and meaning. In The Mythology of Eden, Arthur and Elena George utilize new historical and archaeological discoveries to reveal how the story's author uses veiled symbolism and mythological storytelling to convey his message about the most profound questions of human existence regarding the divine, life, death, and immortality. This innovative book offers an interdisciplinary interpretation of the Eden story that delves into incorrect assumptions and brings to light details that have previously gone unnoticed. The Mythology of Eden provides a new understanding of the story of Adam and Eve and illuminates the story's role and meaning in our modern world.
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Bible., Genesis, II-III-- Criticism, interpretation, etc.