Books with author Rutherford Hayes Platt

The First Book Of Adam And EveALSO CALLEDThe conflict of Adam and Eve with Satan.PRESENT day controversy that rages around the authenticity of the Scriptures and how human life began on this planet must pause to consider the Adam and Eve story. Where does it come from? What does it mean? The familiar version in Genesis is not the source of this fundamental legend, it is not a spontaneous, Heaven-born account that sprang into place in the Old Testament. It is simply a version, unexcelled perhaps, but a version of a myth or belief or account handed down by word of mouth from generation to generation of mankind-through the incoherent, unrecorded ages of man it came--like an inextinguishable ray of light that ties the time when human life began, with the time when the human mind could express itself and the human hand could write.This is the most ancient story in the world--it has survived because it embodies the basic fact of human life. A fact that has not changed one iota; amid all the superficial changes of civilization's vivid array, this fact remains: the conflict of Good and Evil; the fight between Man and the Devil; the eternal struggle of human nature against sin, That the Adam and Eve story pervaded the thoughts of ancient writers is seen in the large number of versions that exist, or whose existence may be traced, through the writings of Greeks, Syrians, Egyptians, Abyssinians, Hebrews, and other ancient peoples. As a lawyer might say who examines so much apparently unrelated evidence--there must be something back of it.

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.

Translated from an Arabic original and believed to date back to the 5th or 6th century AD, The First Book of Adam & Eve begins immediately after the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden and ends with the testament and translation of Enoch with great emphasis being placed on Adam's sorrow and helplessness in the world outside of the Eden.

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.

The First Book of Adam and Eve details the life and times of Adam and Eve after they were expelled from the garden to the time that Cain kills his brother Abel. It tells of Adam and Eve's first dwelling - the Cave of Treasures; their trials and temptations; Satan's many apparitions to them; the birth of Cain, Abel, and their twin sisters; and Cain's love for his beautiful twin sister, Luluwa, whom Adam and Eve wished to join to Abel.

The First Book of Adam and Eve The crystal sea, God commands Adam, expelled from Eden, to live in the Cave of Treasures. Adam and Eve faint when they leave the Garden. Concerning the promise of the great five and a half days. Adam mourns over the changed conditions. Adam and Eve enter the Cave of Treasures. Eve makes a noble and emotional intercession, taking the blame on herself. God's reprimand to Adam and Eve in which he points out how and why they sinned. The beasts are appeased. Water from the Tree of Life. Adam and Eve near drowning. Their bodies need water after they leave the garden. A recollection of the glorious days in the Garden. How darkness came between Adam and Eve. The fall of Adam. The earliest prophesy of the coming of Christ. Adam and Eve grieve over the suffering of God to save them from their sins. The first sunrise. Adam and Eve think it is a fire coming to burn them. The Chapter of the Serpent. The mortal combat with the serpent. Beasts made subject to Adam. Adam wishes to protect Eve. Adam and Eve attempt suicide. Adam in a gracious mood. Adam and Eve strengthen themselves and make the first altar ever built. A vivid prophecy of the life and death of Christ. God represented as merciful and loving. The establishing of worship. A beautiful prophecy of eternal life and joy (v. 15). The fall of night. The second tempting of Adam and Eve. The devil takes on the form of a beguiling light. The Devil pretends to lead Adam and Eve to the water to bathe. God tells Adam of the Devil's purpose. Adam receives the first worldly goods. They make themselves more comfortable in the Cave of Treasures on the third day. Adam and Eve go into the water to pray. Satan falsely promises the "bright light." Adam recalls the creation of Eve. He eloquently appeals for food and drink. God's reply. Figs. "When 5500 years are fulfilled.…" Adam is cautious—but too late. The first Human hunger. The first Human thirst. A promise of the Water of Life. The third prophecy of the coming of Christ. The Devil attempts arson. The power of fire over man. Why Satan didn't fulfill his promises. Description of hell. "How many times have I delivered you out of his hand . . ." The Devil's own Scheming. Fifth apparition of Satan to Adam and Eve. The first prophecy of the Resurrection. Adam and Eve seek to cover their nakedness. "What is his beauty that you should have followed him?" Adam and Eve sew the first shirt. The prophecy of the Western Lands and of the great flood. Adam and Eve go exploring. The Conflict between God and Satan. A chapter of divine comfort. "Therefore I fell.… " "About sunset on the 53rd day. . ." Eighth apparition of Satan of Satan to Adam and Eve. The Devil appears like an old man. He offers "a place of rest." They begin to follow Satan. Two fruit trees. The first joy of trees. Adam and Eve partake of the first earthly food. Adam and Eve acquire digestive organs. Final hope of returning to the Garden is lost. Adam does his first day's work. "Then Satan began to lead astray Adam and Eve.…" How destruction and trouble is of Satan when he is the master. Adam and Eve establish the custom of worship. Twelfth apparition of Satan to Adam and Eve. Thirteenth apparition of Satan, to trick Adam into marrying Eve. Adam is troubled by the thought of marrying Eve. Adam's heart is set on fire. Satan appears as beautiful maidens. The marriage of Adam and Eve. The birth of Cain and Luluwa. Why they received those names. The family revisits the Cave of Treasures. Birth of Abel and Aklia. Cain becomes jealous of Abel because of his sisters. Cain, 15 years old, and Abel 12 years old, grow apart. Jealousy overcomes Cain. He makes trouble in the family. How the first murder was planned. A wicked plan is carried to a tragic conclusion. Cain is frightened. "Am I my brother's keeper?" The seven punishments. Peace is shattered.