She is either hiding in busyness or demanding that Adam come through for her usually, an odd combination of both.In 2001, John Eldredge's book 'Wild at Heart' explored the inner life of Christian men-and became a bestseller. Put simply, Eve is no longer simply inviting. We manipulate our surroundings so we don't feel so defenseless.' Fallen Eve either becomes rigid or clingy. 'In our fear that no one will speak on our behalf or protect us or fight for us, we start to recreate both ourselves and our role in the story. And as for her beauty, she either hides it in fear and anger, or she uses it to secure her place in the world. No longer does she want simply to share in the adventure now she wants to control it. 'When Eve was, the artistry of being a woman took a fateful dive into the barren places of control and loneliness.' Now every daughter of Eve wants to 'control her surroundings, her relationships, her God.' No longer is she vulnerable now she will be grasping. In The Allure of Hope, Jan says, 'Eve was convinced that God was withholding something from her.' Not even the extravagance of Eden could convince her that God's heart is good.

And they will both need to fight together.Įve is deceived.and rather easily, as my friend Jan Meyers points out. It will take both of them to sustain life. It is to both of them that the charter for adventure is given.

'There is no one like the God of Jeshurun, who rides on the heavens to help you' (Deut. But Robert Alter says this is 'a notoriously difficult word to translate.' It means something far more powerful than just 'helper' it means 'lifesaver.' The phrase is only used elsewhere of God, when you need him to come through for you desperately.

Eve is given to Adam as his ezer kenegdo - or as many translations have it, his 'help meet' or 'helper.' Doesn't sound like much, does it? It makes me think of Hamburger Helper.

Wild at heart and captivating book