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East of Eden

Book • 1952

In 'East of Eden', John Steinbeck tells the story of the Trask and Hamilton families, set against the backdrop of California's Salinas Valley.

The novel is a modern retelling of the biblical story of Cain and Abel, focusing on the tumultuous relationship between Cal and Aron Trask, and their struggles with their father, Adam.

The book delves into themes of love, rejection, and the choice between good and evil, symbolized by the Hebrew word 'timshel', meaning 'thou mayest'.

The narrative is rich with characters like Samuel Hamilton, a kind and wise patriarch, and Kate, the embodiment of evil, whose past and actions significantly impact the lives of the Trasks.

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John Mark Comer

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as a literary work that helped him better understand the Old Testament.

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Ben Shapiro

in the context of discussing John Steinbeck's work and its relevance to the Cain and Abel story.

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David Perell

as an example of a book that is a magnum opus.

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Mentioned by

Peter Hitchens

as an author whose work he admires, particularly 'East of Eden'.

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Gayle Beebe

in the context of human choice and the book 'East of Eden'.

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John Ortberg

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