This intriguing essay offers a unique perspective on the story of Adam and Eve, exploring its themes of temptation, sin, and redemption. Written in the late 19th century by V.C. Woodhall, the lecture takes a critical approach to the Biblical account of the creation myth, considering the ways in which it reflects and shapes the beliefs and attitudes of its readers. In this new edition, the essay is reviewed by Charles Stuart Welles and Victoria Claflin W. Martin, offering additional insights and commentary on this thought-provoking work.

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