In five pages the story of Adam and Eve as featured in Gen. 2:4-3.24 is discussed along with an estimated date of when the text was written, some historical background and a consideration of how the themes are still relevant in contemporary society. There are two bibliographic sources cited.
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from the Grace of God. Adam and Eve were created in perfection, in Gods image, and given care over all the earth until they were disobedient. They were also given
free will. There is a general consensus among most Biblical scholars that the first five books of the Bible, the Pentateuch, were compiled and written by Moses during the forty
years he led the Israelites through the desert (NIV 2). Assuming Moses was the author, the date is established through references in other Books, such as 1 Kings where the
reader finds that the "fourth year of Solomons reign over Israel" was the same as the "four hundred and eightieth year after the Israelites had come out of Egypt" (1
Kings 6:1). These verses along with others from Judges would place the time of writing during those 40 years Moses led the Israelites and is then calculated to be between
1446 and 1406 B.C. (NIV). There are numerous themes in the entire book of Genesis but the themes of the specific chapters and verses that relate the story of Adam
and Eve focus on the perfection of God, Gods covenant with Adam, called the Adamic Covenant, the temptation that faces humans, Satans powerful persuasiveness to lead man astray, the consequences
of disobeying God and the subsequent struggle of all humanity. It is a theme of good versus evil, of Gods Word versus Satans temptations. Adam and Even relates the human
condition and who humans are in relation to God (Bratcher). There is a prevailing theme of relationships - mans relationship with God, mans relationship with the earth, and mans relationship
with man. Adam and Eve represent all of humanity (see Genesis 3:16-19; Matthew 19:4-6; Romans 5:12). Adam and Eve represent human rebellion, fallenness and the need for Gods redemption of