Approaching Eden

Theresa Sanders

doi:10.5771/9781442200630

Approaching Eden

Adam and Eve in Popular Culture

Published 2009

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doi.org/10.5771/9781442200630
ISBN print: 978-0-7425-6333-9
ISBN online: 978-1-4422-0063-0
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham

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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

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Preface
- Contents
- Preface and Acknowledgments
1–10 Ch01. In the Beginning 1–10
11–30 Ch02. And God Said 11–30
31–62 Ch03. A Helper Fit for Him 31–62
63–90 Ch04. Fig Leaves 63–90
91–112 Ch05. The Curse of Adam 91–112
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
237–240 Additional Uses ofAdam and Eve in Film 237–240
241–246 Index 241–246

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