Abel will have readers, like its characters, debating the human condition and how to assess human agency and responsibility. “An engaging, provocative study of the first murder in the Torah, Cain v. Visotzky, Appleman Professor of Midrash and Interreligious Studies, Jewish Theological Seminary Abel masterfully leads us to contemplate the essential question by which we live, ‘Am I my brother’s keeper?’” – Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, Dean, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, American Jewish University Bringing us the testimony and perspective of every participant, Rabbi Dan Ornstein offers us a riveting read, and a chance to expand our own humanity at the same time.” “ How do you make an ancient story come to life? By making the human drama live. Cohen, Shelter Rock Jewish Center, Roslyn, New York And yet, as I read the manuscript, it felt almost as though I hadn’t ever encountered it before-that’s how clever and interesting this way of reading the text struck me.” If challenged, I could possibly recite it by heart. “ What a compelling piece of legitimate courtroom theater! I know the biblical story inside out. If Cain is a stand-in for all humanity, what can we do to avoid becoming like Cain? Furthering this conversation, Rabbi Dan Ornstein includes a discussion and activity guide to promote open dialogue about human brokenness and healing, personal impulses, and societal responsibility. As each of us grapples with Cain’s actions, we confront our own darkest traits. Courtroom scenes are juxtaposed with the author’s commentary, advancing novel insights and introspection.
3 In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the LORD. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. She said, 'With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man.2 Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. This presentation constitutes a highly eclectic and gripping compilation of insights by Jewish commentators on the Cain and Abel story. Genesis 4 1 Adam lay with his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. As jurors, when we mete out Cain’s punishment, must we factor in his family history, psychological makeup, and the human impulse to sin? The word 'sacrifice' (which, as is the case with very many words in this chapter, is taken directly from the LXX.) has not its special sense (see Note on Hebrews 10:5) in the narrative of Genesis 4 for the offerings of the two. Great Jewish commentators throughout the ages will also offer contradictory testimony on Cain’s emotional, societal, and spiritual influences. (4) A more excellent.-The Greek literally means that Abels sacrifice was 'more than' Cains (comp. Soon, the prosecution and defense attorneys (angels from Jewish legend) will call Cain, Abel, Sin, Adam, Eve, and God to the witness stand to hear their private perspectives on the world’s first murder. Enter the packed courtroom and take your seat as a juror on the Cain v.
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