"Beyond Adam & Eve" is an interactive tool for studying the Bible and the Christian faith. Through an easy-to-read question and answer format, Marion H. Williams offers readers enlightening details about everything from Noah's ark, to the Holy Grail, to the 12 Days of Christmas. Whether readers are just beginning to build their Bible knowledge or they've been reading it for decades, "Beyond Adam and Eve" will surprise and delight as an enjoyable new way to think about some of the best-known stories in the world.

Recamier Publishing (2007)
ISBN 9780979784507
Reviewed by Richard R. Blake for Reader Views (11/07)

In “Beyond Adam & Eve” Marion H. Williams has compiled a remarkable combination of Bible trivia, solid, thought-provoking questions, inspirational verses, important facts, and background material on the Old and New Testaments, the Deuterocanonical books, and the Apocrypha.

Williams writes in concise, easy-to-understand style.  The book, as the subtitle suggests, includes: “50 Things You Need To Know Before You Get to Heaven.”  The format includes 50 questions, followed by suggested summary answers.  The material covers the Old Testament timeline from Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David, and traces the history of the nation Israel through Old Testament times.

The book is packed with practical, helpful information for personal or group use and is ideal for family times. The book includes important, often-quoted and well-loved scriptures verses that provide impetus for self-reflection, repentance, and inspiration to live according to God’s will and instruction.

The fun facts section is both entertaining and informational.  I learned some valuable information about the Tanakh, and the Torah, the Jesus Tree, the Holy Grail, and the Twelve Days of Christmas.

I enjoyed Marion’s concept of a “Remedial Heaven School” which prepares the Christian for a quiz at the gates of heaven.  A Bible study curriculum is available to supplement the book itself. Participants are referred back to the book for important discoveries on the Apostle’s Creed, the Nicene Creed, the Gospels, Epiphany and a myriad of other interesting and important Bible-related subjects This guide can be used to assist the leader in a classroom discussion of the book to encourage further study and review of the material covered.  The book is designed for class use for students from 5th grade to adult.  The material is designed for an eight-week period and includes suggestions from the book for an opening hymn, a suggested prayer, Bible Search, verses for memorization, and a quiz time, and other Bible learning games.

“Beyond Adam & Eve” is an excellent primer to expand your Bible knowledge and to master the basics of the teaching of Jesus, the parables, the beatitudes, His miracles, and the ministry of the Apostles. 

I was amazed at the simplicity and enjoyment I received from Marion's book.  It is far more than just Bible trivia.  It is a book that should be in every Christian's family library for frequent review and a reaffirmation of commitment to personal faith. I found the book enjoyable, informational, and inspirational.  “Beyond Adam & Eve: 50 Things You Need to Know Before You Get to Heaven” is an amazing accomplishment of developing a combination of religion, theology, and history.