The First Book of Adam and Eve

Résumé
The First Book of Adam and Eve by Rutherford Hayes Platt retells what may be the period after Adam and Eve are expelled from the Garden of Eden. Set immediately following their exile, the story follows the first humans as they face grief, remorse, and the emotional weight of a world beyond paradise. Retreating into the Cave of Treasures, Adam and Eve reflect on what they have lost and struggle with guilt, prayer, and an urgent desire for mercy. Their journey is marked by moments of pleading and spiritual confrontation, including encounters involving divine beings and Satan. Through these trials, the narrative explores themes of sin, redemption, and the difficult balance between hope and despair.