Join Eve as she recalls waking on that first morning in the garden of Eden; working hand-in-hand with Adam discovering and naming much of God's creation. Experience the joy of living in paradise before their fateful encounter with Serpent. Learn the hard lesson of free will and why it led to their eviction.
Experience the horror of needless death as jealousy claims the life of Abel. Travel with Eve as she reunites with Cain in a new land. Feel the joy of a grandparent as she tells of Enoch and his skill as a builder. Understand God's sorrow in calling Noah to build an ark, that the earth might be washed clean of rampant immorality and why the sons of Noah were sent to the nations. Identify with her pride as Ham sets out to bring the flood story to Egypt but rescues an Oromo princess and helps her escape to Ethiopia. Sadly, Eve's ghost watches Nimrod murder his brother and flee to Mesopotamia, to the land where Cain had murdered Abel. Learn how Nimrod built a small army, became king in Ur of the Chaldees through cold-blooded murder, and then challenged the gods.
James K. Stewart is a retired Presbyterian minister who has always believed that the Old Testament has helped him to understand the vital necessity of Christ Jesus. His many life experiences as a construction worker; scuba instructor; screenplay writer; and writer/director of many theatrical productions have given him an in-depth appreciation that all people, regardless of race or color, suffer and enjoy the same human experiences. Exegeting Scripture from the original Hebrew text gives him an added insight.
“This book was an enjoyable reading experience. Rebekah is a good example of all the hardships and challenges she endured and never gave up on her faith. We can all learn from her life experiences.”
—Jean Koehler, registered practical nurse
“A novel approach to learning and sharing messages from the Bible. It is an easy and sometimes humorous narrative that blends traditional and modern speech and thought.”
—Pat Mandy, retired healthcare administrator