The Vision of Eve in Genesis B
John F. Vickrey
THE narrative of the Old English poem Genesis B is remarkable for a number departures from traditional account Fall Man. One such departure vision Eve. In brief, part devilish emissary's temptation that if she eats fruit will be granted sight heaven. When has eaten, this her, and her description what sees becomes in turn Adam. It curious although Eve by no means been without consequence interpretation poem, there never close consideration passages which described. first these, demon tempts promising, inter alia, eyes become so bright see all world throne God Himself henceforth enjoy His favor.
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