Abstract

Adam and Eve in Paradise， is arguably the most influential story of all time. It's a story central to Christianity, justifying the need for a saviour. For centuries, Adam and Eve have been viewed as the archetypal man and woman. Their story is our story, their crime, our crime. Even if you're not a believer, the story has had a devastating grip on the Western imagination. It's help shape the belief that human nature is fundamentally bad. I'm on a quest to uncover the original meaning of this story. Hidden in the pages of the Bible there are clues pointing to the real Eden. I think the real story of Eden is too important to ignore.

Key words: Eden; HumanNature; Christianity; Humankind

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1 Introduction-1

2 Background-1

2.1Traditional Concept of the Story-1

2.2.Doubts and Hypothesis-2

2.3 The Impact of The Story-2

3 The Archaeological Process of Discovering-3

3.1 Eden Was Man Made -3

3.2 The Roles that Adam and Eve Play-7

3.3The Search For the Eden in The Past-10

4 The Real Location and Meaning of Eden-11

4.1 The Exact Location of Eden-11

4.2The Real Meaning of Eden Story-12

5 Conclusion-15

Bibliography-16

Acknowledgements-17