The Death of Cain, in Five Books: After the Manner of the Death of Abel is a novel written by an anonymous author known only as ""A Lady"" in 1790. The book is a retelling of the biblical story of Cain and Abel, exploring the psychological and emotional motivations behind Cain's murder of his brother. The book is divided into five parts, each exploring a different aspect of the story. The first part sets the scene, describing the lives of Cain and Abel and their relationship with each other and with God. The second part ...
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The Death of Cain, in Five Books: After the Manner of the Death of Abel is a novel written by an anonymous author known only as ""A Lady"" in 1790. The book is a retelling of the biblical story of Cain and Abel, exploring the psychological and emotional motivations behind Cain's murder of his brother. The book is divided into five parts, each exploring a different aspect of the story. The first part sets the scene, describing the lives of Cain and Abel and their relationship with each other and with God. The second part delves into Cain's jealousy and resentment towards Abel, and his growing obsession with the idea of killing him. The third part focuses on the actual murder of Abel and its aftermath, as Cain struggles to come to terms with what he has done and grapples with the guilt and shame that come with it. The fourth part explores Cain's attempts to hide his crime and avoid punishment, as well as his eventual confrontation with God. The final part of the book is a reflection on the themes and lessons of the story, including the nature of sin and redemption, the importance of forgiveness, and the consequences of our actions. Throughout the book, the author uses vivid language and powerful imagery to bring the story to life and explore the complex emotions and motivations of its characters. Overall, The Death of Cain is a thought-provoking and engaging retelling of a classic biblical tale, offering a fresh perspective on a timeless story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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