Continuing our study on Twin Stories and sibling rivalries, this episode takes a nuanced look at the story of Cain and Abel from Genesis 4.
Topics Covered:
-Twins Stories, sibling rivalries review of background.
-Importance of patterns in theme.
-Why did God reject Cain's sacrifice?
-Repetition as a literary technique in ancient narratives.
-The test, and human choices.
-Dichotomy of mercy and justice.
-The origins of violence.
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