Almost everyone knows the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden. We know about their temptation, fall, and the curse they brought upon the Earth. To Christians and Jews, however, it is more than just a story. It gives us insight into why we struggle with sin and why pain and suffering began. Ultimately, it is foundational to our understanding of sin and our relationship with God.

On the other side of the spectrum, there is a growing segment that not only considers the story a myth but elevates Adam and Eve to the role of heroes and puts God in the part of the villain. They reason Adam and Eve were simply seeking knowledge, and an omnipotent God unjustly punished them out of fear that they would rise to his level. In a world that worships knowledge above all else, this twisted understanding of the story makes sense.

This short book aims to understand why some believe this. How do they reason that God is sadistic? Why do they see Adam and Eve as heroes? Why in our modern age of reason and science do we so grossly misunderstand God? Ultimately, though, this book aims to show why such evil could befall the world in a moment of temptation and why God's allowing it was the most loving thing he could do.