Redemption: A Tale of Two Gardens

by Larry D. Black

Redemption takes you on a behind-the-scene eye witness account of the greatest story ever told. Of sin’s proliferation in a perfect garden and Christ’s dramatic rescue to save humanity from its results. Beginning in Eden you hear the dialog between Satan and Eve concerning some fruit. You see her eat and give some to her husband Adam. You hear God punish, then promise, then put them out from Eden. As you read, you’re carried down through the centuries of time to another garden, Gethsemane. Where you witness the decree of Christ, the deceptive kiss of Judas, and the defiance of Peter. Along the way you discover the hidden harmony and amazing analogies. You see with crystal clearness the contrasts and similarities. You learn firsthand the symbolism too obvious to overlook; the message too clear to pass over; the conclusion too plain to miss. In Eden, Adam took the fruit from Eve’s hand; in Gethsemane, Christ received the cup from His Father’s hand. In Eden, Adam sinned; in Gethsemane, Christ suffered. In Eden, the first Adam fell; in Gethsemane, the second Adam conquered. In Eden paradise was lost but in Gethsemane paradise regained. It is indeed, the Tale of Two Gardens.

275 pages, Paperback

Published October 7, 2018

About the author

Dr. Larry D. Black was born in Paris, Kentucky. After high school, he joined the United States Army. He later earned a degree in respiratory therapy from Southland College, a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Oakwood University, and a Master of Divinity degree from Andrews University Theological Seminary. He completed his Clinical Pastoral Education Residency at Carraway Methodist Medical Center and received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Regent University.

Completing seminary, Dr. Black worked as a contract chaplain at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana. In 1994, he received a direct commission into the United States Navy. His assignments as a Navy chaplain took him around the world and allowed him to pastor and counsel thousands of military members and their families. In 2009, Dr. Black retired from active duty military service after serving twenty years. Dr Larry D Black is a Board-Certified Chaplain currently serving at the Bay Pines VA Medical Center in Bay Pines, FL.

Not to be confused with Larry D. Black