In the Beginning: The Story of Adam and Eve, and the Great Creation

by Clive Johnson

An enchanted garden, and the promise of heaven on earth. This is the setting for one of the greatest and best-known stories of all - how the Earth came to be, and the beautiful home that God gave to Adam and Eve. Yet, as is well known, when they insist on disobeying the God who created them, the fate of these original humans turns out to be one to be feared.

This delightful retelling of the classic bible tale is told in the spirit of the countless storytellers who've enthralled audiences young and old through the centuries.

This tale is one of the series, Bible Stories Shorts, and is also available with the collected other stories as part of Tales of Old, Stories from the Old Testament.

Clive Johnson is an interfaith minister, teacher, and storyteller.

Praise for Tales of Old, Stories from The Old

"The tales from the Old Testament are as familiar and comfortable as pot roast for Sunday dinner, yet these are new and fresh in lively retellings by Clive Johnson. Using great storytelling techniques and modern language, Johnson makes these tales nearly dance off the pages." (San Francisco Book Review)

"Accessible, enlightening pieces that lend to read-aloud drama, bringing to life not just the tales but their underlying lessons. These stories don't just lend to read-aloud, but beg to be performed." (Midwest Book Review)

"A read-aloud compilation for children and adults...encouraging a revival of the oral tradition of storytelling." (BlueInk Review)

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Published March 30, 2020

About the author

I am a student and follower of the perennial tradition – the belief that many myths, fairy stories and faith traditions point to common truths at their heart. I have had a lifelong interest in the power of myth and the oral tradition of story telling.

I enjoy reading contemporary fiction, short stories, literary classics, and tales with a mystical or spiritual element. I am slowly increasing my appreciation of other genres, and like to be surprised by new discoveries, especially to find tales that don't follow set formulae or reach tidy conclusions.

Similarly, I like to discover new meaning in familiar tales – for which fairy stories, myths, legends and their like offer rich territory.

I also write myself – short stories, books relating to spirituality and (previously) a few business titles.

I am an interfaith minister ordained by the One Spirit Interfaith Foundation, as well as a teacher, storyteller and retreat host. I previously worked as a management consultant and conflict coach.

Being autistic, a would-be mystic and not approaching my reflections from an academic standpoint, I like to think that I approach my writing with an open heart and a keen curiosity.

I have no fixed home, pursuing a nomadic lifestyle that allows me to follow my heart.

I may be reached via my website, www.clivejohnsonministry.com.

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