Adam, Eve, and the Serpent

Pagels' perspective on sex and politics in early Christianity is provocative. I wonder what sources or ideas guided her framing of these topics.

The book presents multiple viewpoints, which made me think about how much influence early politics had on religious narratives. Did others feel this changed their view of these stories?

The exploration of Eve and the serpent adds a layer of complexity. I'm curious whether this angle was a personal interest or driven by new research.