The First Book Of Adam And Eve

The First and Second Books of Adam and Eve

This book contains Doctor Lumpkin's translation to English of the extracanonical stories describing Adam and Eve after they were cast out of the Garden of Eden. Having lain in a cave in northeast Africa for centuries prior to their discovery, the stories are intended to clarify what became of the first ever man and woman after they succumbed to temptation. Although not considered canon, they have received interest by Biblical scholars who have translated the original Ge'ez into various European languages. We hear the stories of Adam and Eve as they navigate the wilderness and eventually settle down to form a family. Their initial departure is marred by Eve fainting in shock at the landscape before them: God, however, offers encouragement and the pair are able to venture forth into the great unknown. Various other characters of the Biblical canon are introduced - Satan, having followed the pair from the Garden of Eden, attempts to further tempt and lead Adam and Eve astray by promising redemption or an easier life. The challenge of rearing and raising children is also detailed, with the formative years of Cain, Abel and their twin sisters occupying several chapters. Frequently, Adam and Eve consult with God through prayer. The Lord, although still angered by his creation's succumbing to the forbidden fruit upon the free, intervenes multiple times to offer guidance through the hardship. God teaches Adam that the difficulties of hunger, thirst, fatigue and pain are to be a part of life, but in sympathy to Adam's plight offers a bough of figs to ease his way. An intriguing supplement to the Book of Genesis, The First and Second Books of Adam and Eve remains a text of some interest to Biblical scholars and adherents of Christianity.

The First Book of Adam and Eve

First Book of Adam and Eve

"[...] Chapter LVIII - "About sunset on the 53rd day. . ." Chapter LIX - Eighth apparition of Satan of Satan to Adam and Eve. Chapter LX - The Devil appears like an old man. He offers "a place of rest." Chapter LXI - They begin to follow Satan. Chapter LXII - Two fruit trees. Chapter LXIII - The first joy of trees. Chapter LXIV - Adam and Eve partake of the first earthly food. Chapter LXV - Adam and Eve acquire digestive organs. Final hope of returning to the Garden is lost. Chapter LXVI - Adam does his first day's work. Chapter LXVII - "Then Satan began to lead astray Adam and Eve...." Chapter LXVIII - How destruction and trouble is of Satan when he is the master. Adam and Eve establish the custom of worship. Chapter LXIX - Twelfth apparition of Satan to Adam and Eve, while Adam was praying over the offering on the altar; when Satan beat him. Chapter LXX - Thirteenth apparition of Satan, to trick Adam into marrying Eve.[...]".