Download or read book What Really Happened in the Garden of Eden written by Ziony Zevit and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2013-11-26 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A provocative new interpretation of the Adam and Eve story from an expert in Biblical literature. The Garden of Eden story, one of the most famous narratives in Western history, is typically read as an ancient account of original sin and humanity’s fall from divine grace. In this highly innovative study, Ziony Zevit argues that this is not how ancient Israelites understood the early biblical text. Drawing on such diverse disciplines as biblical studies, geography, archaeology, mythology, anthropology, biology, poetics, law, linguistics, and literary theory, he clarifies the worldview of the ancient Israelite readers during the First Temple period and elucidates what the story likely meant in its original context. Most provocatively, he contends that our ideas about original sin are based upon misconceptions originating in the Second Temple period under the influence of Hellenism. He shows how, for ancient Israelites, the story was really about how humans achieved ethical discernment. He argues further that Adam was not made from dust and that Eve was not made from Adam’s rib. His study unsettles much of what has been taken for granted about the story for more than two millennia—and has far-reaching implications for both literary and theological interpreters. “Classical Hebrew in the hands of Ziony Zevit is like a cello in the hands of a master cellist. He knows all the hidden subtleties of the instrument, and he makes you hear them in this rendition of the profoundly simple story of Adam, Eve, the Serpent, and their Creator in the Garden of Eden. Zevit brings a great deal of other biblical learning to bear in a surprisingly light-hearted book.”―Jack Miles, author of God: A Biography

Download or read book A Law from Eden written by Marilyn Taplin and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2017-12-08 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Both John the Baptist and Jesus said, Behold, the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Yet we know that heaven will only come when sin ends. Therefore, humankind needs to know which sin removed us from the first paradise Eden. In A Law from EdenSolving the Mystery of Original Sin, author Marilyn Taplin looks to the Bible to show that the true original sin is not pride or the seeking of knowledge about good and evil; rather, she shows that the true original sin is an act of sexual perversion. A misunderstanding of human sexuality has led to this morally wicked society, and biblical research shows how sexual acts originating in ancient pagan societies and now found in contemporary LGBT communities have distorted the way even those professing to be Christians view their own sexuality. Many believe that the world is moving in the wrong direction, and Jesus shows us how to reverse that direction and bring Eden to the earth once again. If those professing to be Christians learn the powerful truth about original sin and end this sexual act, then they will be able to help usher in the heaven on earth promised by God.

Download or read book From Eden to Exile written by Eric H. Cline and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2012-12-04 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eric H. Cline uses the tools of his trade to examine some of the most puzzling mysteries from the Hebrew Bible and, in the process, to narrate the history of ancient Israel. Combining the academic rigor that has won the respect of his peers with an accessible style that has made him a favorite with readers and students alike, he lays out each mystery, evaluates all available evidence—from established fact to arguable assumption to far-fetched leap of faith—and proposes an explanation that reconciles Scripture, science, and history. Numerous amateur archaeologists have sought some trace of Noah's Ark to meet only with failure. But, though no serious scholar would undertake such a literal search, many agree that the Flood was no myth but the cultural memory of a real, catastrophic inundation, retold and reshaped over countless generations. Likewise, some experts suggest that Joshua's storied victory at Jericho is the distant echo of an earthquake instead of Israel's sacred trumpets—a fascinating, geologically plausible theory that remains unproven despite the best efforts of scientific research. Cline places these and other Biblical stories in solid archaeological and historical context, debunks more than a few lunatic-fringe fantasies, and reserves judgment on ideas that cannot yet be confirmed or denied. Along the way, our most informed understanding of ancient Israel comes alive with dramatic but accurate detail in this groundbreaking, engrossing, entertaining book by one of the rising stars in the field.

Download or read book Baseball in the Garden of Eden written by John Thorn and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-03-20 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Think you know how the game of baseball began? Think again. Forget Abner Doubleday and Cooperstown. Did baseball even have a father--or did it just evolve from other bat-and-ball games? John Thorn, baseball's preeminent historian, examines the creation story of the game and finds it all to be a gigantic lie. From its earliest days baseball was a vehicle for gambling, a proxy form of class warfare. Thorn traces the rise of the New York version of the game over other variations popular in Massachusetts and Philadelphia. He shows how the sport's increasing popularity in the early decades of the nineteenth century mirrored the migration of young men from farms and small towns to cities, especially New York. Full of heroes, scoundrels, and dupes, this book tells the story of nineteenth-century America, a land of opportunity and limitation, of glory and greed--all present in the wondrous alloy that is our nation and its pastime.--From publisher description.

Download or read book Death is a Red Rose written by Dorothy Eden and published by Prescott Press. This book was released on 1956 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published 1956. When Cressida Lucy Barclay rents a flat in an old London house she discovers a mystery concerning a dead girl.

Download or read book Secrets of Eden written by Chris Bohjalian and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-07-22 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'There' says Alice Hayward to Reverend Stephen Drew, when she come up out of the water after her baptism. Just a few short hours later, Alice is dead, shot by her abusive husband who turned the gun on himself soon after. Tortured by the cryptic finality of that short utterance, Reverend Drew feels his faith in God slipping away as he tries to unearth the truth behind Alice's death. Only new arrival Heather Laurent -- the enigmatic author of wildly successful books about angels -- seems able to save him from slipping into the depths of despair. Heather has her own story. She survived a childhood that culminated in her own parents' murder-suicide, so she identifies deeply with Alice's daughter, Katie, offering herself as a mentor to the girl and a shoulder for Stephen. But then the state's attorney begins to suspect that Alice's husband may not have killed himself . . . and finds out that Alice had secrets only her minister knew. Related through the eyes of four different narrators, Secrets of Edenis both a haunting literary thriller and a deeply evocative testament to the inner complexities that mark all of our lives. Once again, Chris Bohjalian has given us a riveting page-turner in which nothing is precisely what it seems.

Download or read book The Mystery of Eden written by Janet Green and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-04-08 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have ever wondered where the Ark of the Covenant is or the Garden of Eden was, you must rely on the only source of historical truth that is found in the Word of God to reveal the answers to you. Jesus Christ (truth) says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man cometh unto the Father but by Me.” He is the source of all truth. In these pages, we’ll use biblical passages that reveal the truth to help us explore the hidden mysteries we want to discover. The answers are all available if we are willing to dig it up. As I grew in my faith, I began to have many questions regarding the mysteries of the universe. No one seemed to be able to help me. I then decided to try my hand at research myself. So began my journey in exploration, and I compiled my many hours of research into this manuscript. Inside these pages, you’ll discover with me what is directly told to us in the Bible. The answers are all there in plain sight; you just need the key to unlock the mysteries.

Download or read book The Mysteries of Eden written by Petri Luosto and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book the story which started in Cassandra and the Unknown World, continues. The colonists continue exploring the environment and they make discoveries which will change their lives forever. This book also has an essay on the embryo space colonization in the end of the book.

Download or read book The Book of Mysteries written by Jonathan Cahn and published by Charisma Media. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times Best Seller! 1500 5-Star Reviews! From the author that brought you NEW YORK TIMES best selling books The Harbinger, The Mystery of the Shemitah, and The Paradigm selling over 3 MILLION copies Imagine if you discovered a treasure chest in which were hidden ancient mysteries, revelations from heaven, secrets of the ages, the answers to man’s most enduring, age-old questions, and the hidden keys that can transform your life to joy, success, and blessing…This is The Book of Mysteries.

Download or read book The Mythology of Eden written by Arthur George and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-05-23 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book The Paradigm written by Jonathan Cahn and published by Charisma Media. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Death in Eden written by Keith McCafferty and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Keith McCafferty is a top-notch, first-rate, can't-miss novelist." --C.J. Box, #1 New York Times bestselling author When scarecrows appear in the cliffs above Montana's famous Smith River and a little girl reports being chased by one in the night, state investigator Harold Little Feather is brought in to find the culprit. Are the menacing effigies related to a copper-mining project that threatens the purity of the Smith? That's Harold's initial suspicion, but his investigation takes an ominous turn when a decapitated body is found in the river. As Harold's search leads him back in time through the canyon's history, Sean Stranahan launches his raft upriver. He has been hired to guide a floating party that includes Clint McCaine, the manager of the mine project; Bart Trueblood, the president of “Save The Smith,” a grassroots organization devoted to stopping the project; and the documentarian filming their arguments. McCaine and Trueblood grew up on the Smith on neighboring ranches, and as they travel downstream, it’s revealed that the two share a past that runs much deeper and darker than their opposing viewpoints. The currents of the seemingly unrelated trips will soon flow together, and Stranahan's long-time love Sheriff Martha Ettinger will enter the fray as the boats hurtle toward a date with danger at a place called Table Rock. A Death in Eden is the seventh novel in the acclaimed Sean Stranahan mystery series.

Download or read book Even Better than Eden written by Nancy Guthrie and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2018-08-08 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God’s Story Will End Better than It Began . . . Experienced Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie traces 9 themes throughout the Bible, revealing how God’s plan for the new creation will be far more glorious than the original. But this new creation glory isn’t just reserved for the future. The hope of God’s plan for his people transforms everything about our lives today.

Download or read book Unveiling the Mystery of Eden written by Don Randolph and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-16 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are many mysteries hidden deep within the pages of the Bible. The mysteries of God are like treasures hidden in a field. To find those treasures one must search the field diligently for them. The mysteries of God began with the story of creation, and culminates in the restoration of the fallen creation. The Bible tells us that Jesus is the mystery of God. We find Jesus in the Book of Genesis as the Creator. In the Book of Revelation we see Jesus as our soon coming King. Hidden within the mysteries of God is the mystery of the Bride as well as other Bible mysteries.

Download or read book The Garden of Eden and Other Criminal Delights written by Faye Kellerman and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2006-08-21 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Kellerman delivers a riveting collection of 14 crime and mystery short stories--plus four bonus tales--compiled for the first time in one volume. THE GARDEN OF EDEN AND OTHER CRIMINAL DELIGHTS marks the highly anticipated return of Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus in three neverbefore- published short mysteries, including "The Garden of Eden," where Peter and Rina investigate the death of a neighbor. The volume also contains two other Decker-Lazarus short mysteries: "Bull's Eye," introducing Cindy Decker, who works with her father to find the killer of a police academy instructor; and "A Woman of Mystery," in which Rina and Peter solve the mystery of a student with amnesia.The nine remaining tales are classic Kellerman, and include "Mummy and Jack," cowritten with her son, Jesse.With two bonus stories and two personal essays drawn from Faye's personal life, this book is a must-have for all Kellerman fans and crime fiction enthusiasts alike.

Download or read book Unveiling The Mystery of Eden written by Don Randolph and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2020-03-12 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: And He said to them, To you it is has been given to know the Mystery of the Kingdom of God." Mark 4:11. There are many mysteries hidden deep within the pages of the Bible. The mysteries of God are like treasures hidden in a field. To find the treasures one must search the field diligently for them. The mysteries of God began with the story of Creation, and culminates in the restoration of the fallen Creation. The Bible tells us that Jesus is the Mystery of God. We find Jesus in the Book of Genesis as the Creator. In the Book of Revelation we see Jesus as our soon coming King. Hidden within the mysteries of God is the Mystery of the Bride as well as other Bible mysteries. Don is an itinerant minister, former pastor, and business owner. Jesus has been the main focus of his life since experiencing the reality of Christ and accepting Him as Lord and Savior. Don has had the privilege of serving the Lord in ministry for over thirty-five years. He has ministered at conferences and revivals since leaving the pastoral ministry over twenty years ago. He is the author of over thirty two books and several booklets. Don is the founder of Eagle's Nest Prophetic Ministries and Eagle's Nest Refuge Association. His greatest desire in life is to see others set free by the Power of the Holy Spirit. Don and his wife Alma live in North Carolina, in the United States of America.

Download or read book Secret Paradise written by Massimo Franceschini and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-07-09 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secret paradise contains insights and provoking ideas regarding Eden. Everything you ever wanted to know about Eden. Why God placed the couple into the garden? Why the two Trees in opposition in the middle of the garden? The law of the two witnesses. The wiles of Satan and his devices. Was the plan of God frustrated? Was the holy matrimony part of God's plan? Why the temptation occurred with perfect timing? The book reveals the answers to these questions by the scriptures of the Bible itself. Christ, His atonement and the revealed Gospel are the keys to obtain the whole understanding. Sometimes we find Doctrines and teachings obscure at first reading. If we apply mind and heart with the sincere desire to find answers, we will find them, but we need to pay the price: sacrifice. Between the lines, under the lines and inside of them, doctrines of charm and importance should not be overlooked: investigate the scriptures! If you do it questions that you never asked will give answers that may surprise you. The Bible is a huge jewelry safe: inside of it diamonds and gold. We need to know its combination. After much work and sacrifice we can open it.