This is the first English translation, by Michael E. Stone, of the major Armenian epic on Adam and Eve composed by Arak'el of Siwnik' in the early fifteenth century, nephew of the greatest Armenian scholar of the age, Gregory of Tat'ew. At Gregory's request, Arak'el wrote three major epic poems on the story of Adam and Eve--two short and one much longer, comprising over 6,000 lines of poetry in all. These poems combine vivid description in the popular style of Armenian bards with the conceptual theological strength Arak'el had drawn from his uncle's teaching. Wonderfully descriptive; in parts the epic is in dialogue form between Adam, Eve, and God.

Includes Introduction by Michael E. Stone.

hard cover, 335 pages

ISBN: 9780199204779