Approaching Eden
Adam and Eve in Popular Culture
Abstract
You don't have to be religious for the story of Adam and Eve to have touched your life. From Voldemort's snake mascot in Harry Potter novels to the 'forbidden fruit' apple that puts Snow White to sleep in fairy tales, we are inundated with references to the Garden of Eden in popular culture from an early age. On a deeper level, the story has been used as justification for conflicting viewpoints on issues ranging from nudity to marriage to slavery. Approaching Eden digs much deeper than merely cataloguing entertaining Adam and Eve references in popular culture by exploring how these references are used and how they shape society. Theresa Sanders provides essential historical background from Christian, Jewish, and Muslim perspectives to show the relevance and prominence of Adam and Eve's story in life today.
Schlagworte
Religion and Film- Kapitel Ausklappen | EinklappenSeiten
- 11–30 Ch02. And God Said 11–30
- 63–90 Ch04. Fig Leaves 63–90
- 113–128 Ch06. The Curse of Eve 113–128
- 129–154 Ch07. Monkeyshines 129–154
- 155–170 Ch08. Back to Nature 155–170
- 171–190 Ch09. Paradise Regained 171–190
- 191–212 Ch10. The Final Frontier 191–212
- 213–236 Notes 213–236
- 241–246 Index 241–246