Adam & Eve
The first couple and the first paradise lost
Adam and Eve, the first couple of the biblical story, made for each other in Eden; by eating the forbidden fruit they lose paradise, but go out into the world together to found humankind.
01Why it matters
It is the founding myth of love, the couple and the Fall in the Judeo-Christian and Muslim tradition.
02The conflict
Temptation, the forbidden fruit and the expulsion from Eden.
03The iconic moment
The two leaving paradise hand in hand.
04What survived
Genesis; countless works by Dürer, Cranach and Michelangelo.
05Frequently asked questions
Who were Adam & Eve?
Adam and Eve, the first couple of the biblical story, made for each other in Eden; by eating the forbidden fruit they lose paradise, but go out into the world together to found humankind.
Why is the story of Adam & Eve famous?
It is the founding myth of love, the couple and the Fall in the Judeo-Christian and Muslim tradition.
How does the story of Adam & Eve end?
The two leaving paradise hand in hand. Genesis; countless works by Dürer, Cranach and Michelangelo.
Is the story of Adam & Eve real?
Yes, Adam & Eve is based on real people and events.
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