Cain and Abel in the Light of Envy: a Study in the History of the Interpretation of Envy in Genesis 4.1-16

Angela Kim Harkins

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This article discusses the use of envy in the history of the interpretation of Gen. 4.1-16. The theme of envy is given greater prominence in post-biblical interpretations of the story of Cain and Abel than in the biblical narrative. The magnification of envy is present in translation equivalents, character revisions and the incorporation of legendary accretions. This magnification of envy serves to deflect attention away from God who chooses, in a capri cious way, one sacrifice over another.

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