Cain and Abel

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Cain and Abel presenting their offerings: Scene from student production of The Sacrifice of Cain and Abel, from the York Mystery Cycle

Cain (on the left) stands holding a bundle of wheat, while Abel kneels and prays over a lamb, lying on his altar. By Cain’s side is a dark figure, representing the evil inclination. By Abel’s stands a cowled female, representing Grace


Source: Genesis 4  |  Portion: Bereshit
Photograph
University of California, Berkeley
Date : 1979
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