Representations of Eve in antiquity and the English Middle Ages

Flood, John, 1973-

Representations of Eve in antiquity and the English Middle Ages [electronic resource] / John Flood. - New York : Routledge, 2011. - xvi, 193 p. : ill. - Routledge studies in medieval religion and culture ; 9 . - Routledge studies in medieval religion and culture ; 9. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The Bible and its early interpretation -- The influences of non-Christian traditions -- Anglo-Saxon Eve -- Later medieval theology : "she wrecked the whole world" -- Defences of Eve -- Middle English literature -- Epilogue : witches.


Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.

9780203832646 (electronic bk.)




Eve (Biblical figure)


Bible.--O.T.--Genesis I-III--Criticism, interpretation, etc.--History--Early church, ca. 30-600.
Bible.--O.T.--Genesis I-III--Criticism, interpretation, etc.--History--Middle Ages, 600-1500.


Christian literature, English--History and criticism.


Electronic books.

BS580.E85 / F66 2011

222/.110609420902