Eve
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4.8 • 5 Ratings
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- $13.99
Publisher Description
The Shackshattered our limited perceptions about God. Evewill destroy harmful misconceptions about ourselves.
When a shipping container washes ashore on an island between our world and the next, John the Collector finds a young woman inside-broken, frozen, and barely alive. With the aid of Healers and Scholars, John oversees her recovery and soon discovers her genetic code connects her to every known human race. She is a girl of prophecy and no one can guess what her survival will mean. No one but Eve, Mother of the Living, who calls her "daughter," and invites her to witness the truth about her story-indeed, the truth about us all.
Eve is a bold, unprecedented exploration of the Creation narrative, true to the original texts and centuries of scholarship-yet with breathtaking discoveries that challenge traditional misconceptions about who we are and how we're made. Eveopens a refreshing conversation about the equality of men and women within the context of our beginnings, helping us see each other as our Creator does-complete, unique, and not constrained to cultural rules or limitations.
Thoroughly researched and exquisitely written,Eveis a masterpiece that will inspire readers for generations to come.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Young (The Shack) offers another mind-bending, challenging novel that will have readers scratching their heads and examining their hearts. This exploration of humankind's "turning" from God offers a unique look at the events of the Garden of Eden as seen by Lilly Fields, the Witness who washed up on the shore of an ethereal place and is cared for by John in the Refuge and island located between our world and the next. Lilly's life reflects our own she feels unsure of her place on Earth, and unworthy of God's love. Lilly meets Eve, Mother of the Living, in her dreams. In phantasmagoric scenes she makes her spiritual progression. She is wounded by a mysterious evil that breaches the Refuge, protected by the Guardian Han-el, witnesses Creation, and eventually finds herself in Adonai's lap where she finally accepts his love and learns to trust completely. The novel is sometimes confusing due to Young's flexible use of time and space, but often the writing is stunningly beautiful, offering an evocative, challenging look at our view of God and the Creation narrative . Young's latest will certainly pique the interest of established fans as well as generate controversy.
Customer Reviews
A great but slow read
A thoughtful read, after finishing my PhD, bringing me back to reconsidering my personal journey with Adonai. Wonderful creative imagery, interspersed with enough of the truth learned through the many years of reading Scripture to make it worthy of persevering: bringing home more of the reality of God's love for each of their creatures! Thanks be to Him who loves, washes and redeems all who seek the wholeness only possible through Him.And great appreciation for the author's integrity throughout, mingled with the challenges of risking being misunderstood: thank you.
Esther R.