Eve and the Choice Made in Eden [Hardcover]

Beverly Campbell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 2002

Is the way that women evaluate their own worth affected still by the biblical story of Mother Eve? Author Beverly Campbell suggests, “In much of the literature and in most of the histories referring to women there is an undercurrent of apology, as though there is something not quite 'all right' about being a woman. In looking for the source of this unease, I came to recognize that it could be traced to accounts of the Creation and to the ever-prevalent and negative characterizations of Eve.”

She writes of three levels from which the story of Eden must be viewed: as historical fact, as a series of symbols and metaphors, and as a place for a beginning our own search for spiritual understanding and relevance in life. This compelling book may change forever your perception of our first parents and the choice they made.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A must read, January 20, 2004
By Natalie

This was one of the best books I ever read. It not only showed what it meant to be a daughter of God but also the great work we have to do in his plan. I recommend this book to all members of the church both men and women so we can come to understand our unique roles in our Father's plan.

An amazing, thought provoking read., May 03, 2004
By Debbie

Almost as an answer to a prayer, I received the advertisment for this book. I had some questions regarding this very subject and this was the book to clarify everything for me! It is an amazing book that has given me so many new insights. With each page, I learned something new. It has re-awakened in me a strong desire to truly 'study' my scriptures and glean the great truths that are written there for me. I will never look at the story of the creation the same way. My eyes have been opened! I LOVE this book and would recommend it to everyone.

Enlightening, September 11, 2008
By Jill

I bought this book a few years ago when I wanted to know more about Eve's role. I didn't finish it, picked it up again a week ago and haven't put it down. It gives so much insight into the Garden of Eden, the book of Moses and Eve's divine role and the divine role of women in general. It is amazing and you receive added knowledge and insight on each page in the book. A must read for every church member---every one in general.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Bookcraft Pubs (December 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570088837
• ISBN-13: 978-1570088834
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #739,036 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It does feel good to be a WOMAN, April 8, 2008

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T. Allen (West Jordan, UT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eve and the Choice Made in Eden (Hardcover)

Do you ever get the feeling, in this world [and this lovely mortality], that you're just not good enough because you're a woman? How is it that Satan has worked soooo hard on this world, on MEN and especially us women in believing such lies? Perhaps the Adversary has a special vengeance upon women...that is just one of the many interesting subjects talked about in this book. This book is a must-read for ALL women...especially LDS women since, yes, this book is by an LDS author. Many of the quotes used are from Latter-day prophets and apostles. It's a wonderful read. What happened in Eden WAS necessary...none of us would have been able to come here if EVE did not do what she did. I am grateful and very blessed to be a Daughter of Eve. =) Some neat quotes from the book are:

"Eve - a daughter of God, one of the spirit offspring of the Almighty Elohim - was among the noble and great in preexistence. She ranked in spiritual stature, in faith and devotion, in conformity to eternal law with Michael."

"Certainly these sisters labored as diligently then, and fought as valiantly in the war in heaven, as did the brethren, even as they in like manner stand firm today, in mortality, in the cause of truth and righteousness."

"Eve was foreordained to be a partner, an organizer, a builder, and a creator of forms so that the great plan might be fulfilled."

"Then as His final creation, the crowning of His glorious work, He created woman. I like to regard Eve as His masterpiece after all that had gone before, the final work before He rested from His labors."

"So came Eve...the last created being in the creation of the world, without whom the whole creation of the world and all that was in the world would have been in vain and the purposes of God have come to naught."

COMPANION AND EQUAL

She explains that our understanding of "help meet" is very skewed from what was actually intended... help meet actually means even with or equal to...the word help that was used in the bible actually means to rescue or to save...and another meaning is 'to be strong'... "When God creates Eve... His intent is that she will be - unlike the animals - a power (or strength) equal to him."

"The Lord knew they [Adam and Eve] would do this [partake of the fruit], and he had designed that they should."

"Adam, our father, and Eve, our mother must obey. They must fall. They must become mortal. Death must enter the world. There is no other way. They must fall that man may be."

"The plan is not based on chance, nor on accident. It is based on purpose, on agency, on choice. It accords with laws which were in force long before the plan was ever laid down. All of it has order; all of it was planned for us."

There are many many more insightful quotes...and many from scripture if we but READ. =)

Hope you feel better about being a Woman in this 'lovely' world...especially after reading this book!

God bless!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, November 4, 2005

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Page by Page (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eve and the Choice Made in Eden (Hardcover)

First off, let me say this is written from a Mormon (LDS) perspective/belief. It is one of the most intriguing books I have read in a long time. It took me a while to get through it as I questioned so many things written in it, concepts I've never thought of or considered. For that reason alone I enjoyed this book. I enjoyed this book so much that I purchased the second one (Mortal Journey).

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Treatise on Mother Eve, April 4, 2005

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Candace E. Salima "Lioness SA5" (Utah, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eve and the Choice Made in Eden (Hardcover)

Beverly Campbell has done an extraordinary job in detailing the events as they occurred in the Garden of Eden. She plumbed the depths of historical documents, the words of apostles and prophets, linguists specializing in ancient Hebrew and more to grant us a unique insight into Eve's mind and the dynamic between Mother Eve and Father Adam.

I loved this book and believe that every person worldwide should read it and fully understand the strength, love, compassion and absolute determination of the woman who walked side by side with Adam in the Garden of Eden. This is a must buy! This is the perfect addition to your religious library.