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Beyond Adam & Eve: 50 Things You Need to Know Before You Get to Heaven

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This book was a gift and was very enjoyable to read. The author obviously did extensive research to be able to offer such consice answers in the question and answer format. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking to renew thier faith and refresh their Bible scholarship. Enjoy!

Marion William's excellent book "Beyond Adam & Eve" is a must-read for those looking to improve their cultural literacy in a lively, interesting way. Even if you are not a Christian or not religious, you cannot be considered educated in our society without some knowledge of the events and stories that occur in the Bible. Like basic references from Shakespeare, Biblical references crop all the time in our media, especially in literature. How many times have you heard a reference to Cain and Abel? Do you really know the story? What about the names of the Magi who brought gifts to the newborn Messiah? In fact, the Magi are not named in the Bible! If you read this book, you will be able to separate fact from fiction, or rather what's actually in the Bible vs. what has evolved through traditions or misconceptions. Some facts are just for fun, like learning the symbolism behind "The Twelve Days of Christmas", but an educated person in our society should know the significance of Passover and the story of Abraham.

This book is a good place to start. The information is presented in short vignettes, so you can easily start and stop the book when convenient. You can learn at your own pace and not be overwhelmed. For those who are believers, this book will offer you inspiration, both in its later chapters offering selected prayers and reflections, and in encouraging deeper study of the Bible. This book is a great way to jump in. So, jump!

This is an easy to read, very informative book. I keep mine in the car for those times I am waiting to pick up my kids or sitting in the doctors office. Not only am I refreshing my biblical knowledge when I have a few spare minutes but it helps me remember what's important in our busy, crazy lives. Its also a great conversation starter when you are riding in the car with your kids, especially teenagers who are facing so many difficult choices. A definite "add to you cart"!!!!

As someone with limited knowledge of the Bible, I found this book an easy and fun way to increase my understanding and knowledge. Ms. William's writing is clear and concise and she provides plenty of references you can use to gain further insight.

This book is a wonderful read!! It's format makes it easy to reference. I highly recommend this book. :-)

Reviewed by Richard R. Blake for Reader Views (11/07)


In "Beyond Adam & Eve" Marion H. Williams has compiled a remarkable combination of Bible trivia, solid, thought-provoking questions, inspirational verses, important facts, and background material on the Old and New Testaments, the Deuterocanonical books, and the Apocrypha.

Williams writes in concise, easy-to-understand style. The book, as the subtitle suggests, includes: "50 Things You Need To Know Before You Get to Heaven." The format includes 50 questions, followed by suggested summary answers. The material covers the Old Testament timeline from Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David, and traces the history of the nation Israel through Old Testament times.

The book is packed with practical, helpful information for personal or group use and is ideal for family times. The book includes important, often-quoted and well-loved scriptures verses that provide impetus for self-reflection, repentance, and inspiration to live according to God's will and instruction.

The fun facts section is both entertaining and informational. I learned some valuable information about the Tanakh, and the Torah, the Jesus Tree, the Holy Grail, and the Twelve Days of Christmas.

I enjoyed Marion's concept of a "Remedial Heaven School" which prepares the Christian for a quiz at the gates of heaven. A Bible study curriculum is available to supplement the book itself. Participants are referred back to the book for important discoveries on the Apostle's Creed, the Nicene Creed, the Gospels, Epiphany and a myriad of other interesting and important Bible-related subjects This guide can be used to assist the leader in a classroom discussion of the book to encourage further study and review of the material covered. The book is designed for class use for students from 5th grade to adult. The material is designed for an eight-week period and includes suggestions from the book for an opening hymn, a suggested prayer, Bible Search, verses for memorization, and a quiz time, and other Bible learning games.

"Beyond Adam & Eve" is an excellent primer to expand your Bible knowledge and to master the basics of the teaching of Jesus, the parables, the beatitudes, His miracles, and the ministry of the Apostles.

I was amazed at the simplicity and enjoyment I received from Marion's book. It is far more than just Bible trivia. It is a book that should be in every Christian's family library for frequent review and a reaffirmation of commitment to personal faith. I found the book enjoyable, informational, and inspirational. "Beyond Adam & Eve: 50 Things You Need to Know Before You Get to Heaven" is an amazing accomplishment of developing a combination of religion, theology, and history.


Received book free of charge.