Mythology of Eden the Originspb

Arthur and Elena George utilize new historical and archaeological discoveries to reveal how the author of the Eden story 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.

List of contents

Preface
Introduction: Mythology and the Eden Story
Chapter 1: Who Wrote the Eden Story?
Chapter 2: How the World of Palestine Led to Eden
Chapter 3: The Genesis of Yahweh and His Wife, and Their Divorce
Chapter 4: The Creation, the Garden in Eden, and its Restoration
Chapter 5: The Creation of Adam
Chapter 6: The Sacred Trees, the Cherubim, and the Flaming Sword
Chapter 7: The Serpent Whose Powers Yahweh Usurped
Chapter 8: Eve: The Hidden Goddess in the Garden
Chapter 9: The Transgression and Our Transformation
Epilogue: Taking the Eden Story Personally: Its Meaning for Us Today
Abbreviations Used in Citations
Cited Works and Bibliography
Index

About the author

Arthur George is a mythologist, cultural historian, and author who writes, teaches, lectures, and blogs about mythology, why it is important in our modern world, and how it can enrich our lives. He is also a home winemaker with his own vineyard. He previously authored The Mythology of Eden and The Mythology of America's Seasonal Holidays.

Summary

Arthur and Elena George utilize new historical and archaeological discoveries to reveal how the author of the Eden story 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.

Product details

• Authors: Arthur George, Elena George, George Arthur, George Elena
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.07.2014
• EAN: 9780761862888
• ISBN: 978-0-7618-6288-8
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Miscellaneous; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General, Christianity, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis