The Apocryphal Adam and Eve in Medieval Europe
Author | : Brian Murdoch |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press on Demand |
Total Pages | : 307 |
Release | : 2009-04-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199564149 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199564140 |
Rating | : 4/5 (140 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Apocryphal Adam and Eve in Medieval Europe written by Brian Murdoch and published by Oxford University Press on Demand. This book was released on 2009-04-02 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The apocryphal Life of Adam and Eve explores what happened to Adam and Eve after their expulsion from Paradise. Professor Murdoch considers the varied development of the apocryphal material, and presents a fascinating analysis of the flourishing medieval tradition of Adam and Eve, celebrated in European prose, verse, and drama.