The Lost World of Adam and Eve - by John H Walton (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>What if reading Genesis 2-3 in its ancient Near Eastern context shows that the creation account makes no claims regarding Adam and Eve's material origins? John Walton's groundbreaking insights into this text create space for a faithful reading of Scripture along with full engagement with science, creating a new way forward in the human origins debate.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><ul> <li>2016 <em>Christianity Today</em> Biblical Studies Award of Merit</li> </ul><p>For centuries the story of Adam and Eve has resonated richly through the corridors of art, literature and theology. But for most moderns, taking it at face value is incongruous. And even for many thinking Christians today who want to take seriously the authority of Scripture, insisting on a literal understanding of Genesis 2-3 looks painfully like a tear here strip between faith and science. How can Christians of good faith move forward? Who were the historical Adam and Eve? What if we've been reading Genesis--and its claims regarding material origins--wrong? In what cultural context was this couple, this garden, this tree, this serpent portrayed? Following his groundbreaking <em>Lost World of Genesis One</em>, John Walton explores the ancient Near Eastern context of Genesis 2-3, creating space for a faithful reading of Scripture along with full engagement with science for a new way forward in the human origins debate. As a bonus, an illuminating excursus by N. T. Wright places Adam in the implied narrative of Paul's theology. <em>The Lost World of Adam and Eve</em> will be required reading for anyone seeking to understand this foundational text historically and theologically, and wondering how to view it alongside contemporary understandings of human origins.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>[T]his book is an intelligent discussion of new ways to view the story of Adam and Eve. . . . What Walton does with faith and learning is to save a certain sort of Christian reader, once again, from over-literalism not respectful of either Hebrew scripture or contemporary science. Walton's intriguing volume should appeal to pastors and academics, as well as seminary students.</p>--Graham Christian, Library Journal, May 15, 2015<br><br><p>I highly recommend this book for anyone who is dealing with this issue and encourage all who hold to the authority of Genesis to tolerate such views that can be shown to be faithful interpretations that still hold to the essential theological teachings of the Bible.</p>--Roger D. Cotton, Encounter: Journal for Pentecostal Ministry, Fall 2015, Vol. 12<br><br><p>John Walton's <em>The Lost World of Adam and Eve</em> has been highly anticipated. He does not disappoint. . . . Genesis 1-3 plays an important role in Christian theology and in the church's ministry. Walton is a serious scholar whose writing is both accessible and practical. Accordingly, <em>The Lost World of Adam and Eve</em> will equip the church for its mission. For many, Walton will remove major stumbling blocks to evangelism and discipleship.</p>--Jackson Wu, Missiology, April 2015<br><br><p>Questions of human origins and the historical Adam are of intense interest, especially in light of the Human Genome Project. Reading the Creation account through ancient Israelite eyes, Walton provides an intriguing alternative for those who see contemporary science as antithetical to traditional understandings of Genesis.</p>--Mark Strauss, Christianity Today, January/February 2016<br><br><p>There is much that is valuable in Walton's book for laypersons, students, and all those interested in the Bible-versus-science debate. In addition, Walton's reconsideration of key terms and concepts in Genesis 1-3 is challenging and worth contemplation by academic readers.</p>--Deane Galbraith, Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, March 2015, 58:1<br><br><p>This book is a 'must-read' for anyone interested in the contemporary debate over human origins and how to understand the early chapters of Genesis.</p>--Douglas Mangum, Bible Study Magazine, May/June 2015<br><br><p>This is a fascinating read of several passages from Genesis.</p>--Dianne Bergant, The Bible Today, July 2015<br><br><p>Walton is one of the major contributors to the very active debate about human origins. Here he focuses on Adam and Eve in Genesis 2-3. . . . His compelling presentation will help readers understand not only his view but also their own.</p>--Daniel Johnson, CBA Retailers + Resources, March 2015<br><br><p>Walton packs a great deal into this volume, and he does so with precision and clarity. . . . Walton's use of comparative ancient Near Eastern literature is excellent. <em>The Lost World of Adam and Eve</em> is written with a Christian audience in mind and will prove helpful for a wide audience, including Bible students, persons interested in connections between the Hebrew Bible and ancient Near Eastern literature, and those seeking a deeper understanding of what the Bible has to say about human origins. Walton does a superb job of guiding readers into the world of the text in order to help them understand the text on its own terms, in the cognitive environment in which it was written.</p>--Daniel De Vries, Calvin Theological Journal, April 2016<br><br><p>What we have been given in this book is a series of thought-provoking, at times challenging, propositions that should be discussed and debated in Reformed and evangelical communities for years to come. Where will Walton turn his attention next? I assume that he will test his interpretive framework and use his knowledge of the ANE to see what new insights it may bring the Lost World of Noah. At least we should hope he does.</p>--Joel Duff, Pro Rege, March 2016<br>
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