This book offers a fascinating account of the central myth of Western culture - the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Philip Almond examines the way in which the gaps, hints and illusions within this biblical story were filled out in seventeenth-century English thought. At this time, the Bible formed a fundamental basis for studies in all subjects, and influenced greatly the way that people understood the world. Drawing extensively on primary sources he covers subjects as diverse as theology, history, philosophy, botany, language, anthropology, geology, vegetarianism, and women. He demonstrates the way in which the story of Adam and Eve was the fulcrum around which moved lively discussions on topics such as the place and nature of Paradise, the date of creation, the nature of Adamic language, the origins of the American Indians, agrarian communism, and the necessity and meaning of love, labour and marriage.

Through the pages of "Adam's Rib Disorder" Deborah takes us on the roller coaster ride of her life. In down to earth, conversational prose, she guides us through the struggles of her life: child molestation, adultery, spousal abuse, two failed marriages, a cheating husband, her battle with cancer, and raising three children, all the while proving that even against the toughest of life's challenges - through tears, laughter, and perseverance - that with the strength of God all things can be overcome. This book will open the eyes of those who continue to walk in darkness. Don't be fooled, there is NO excuse for abuse of ANY kind. Written amid the turmoil it describes, this book honestly and immediately recounts Deborah's discovery of strength through God in a time when survival seemed almost impossible. In her time of emptiness when she realized that she could no longer survive on her own she finally turned to God instead of man. Deborah's memoir reveals how her eyes were opened and helps us understand, with her, that man had none of the answers she needed and that she would find wholeness and victory only through God.

This book traces how four early Renaissance masters represented the Creation of Eve, which showed woman rising weightlessly from Adam's side at God's command.

Born the son of a clergyman on October 18, 1662, Matthew Henry was ordained into the British Presbyterian Church where he held the pastorate in Chester from 1687 to 1712. He was widowed, married again and had 10 children, three whom died in infancy. Henry died in 1714. Henry began work on his commentary as "Notes On The New Testament" in 1704 and the monumental work was completed shortly before his death in 1714. Remembered as a caring pastor, a passionate lover of the Word of God, and a man of great personal integrity, Matthew Henry has left his mark on the hearts of countless Christians who seek a deeper understanding of the riches that Scripture contains. This edition of Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible uses the King James text and is abridged from the original six volumes while faithfully retaining all of the vibrant themes of that classic work. Everything here is in Matthew Henry's own words and nothing relevant to today's reader has been omitted.