Cain and Abel in the Light of Envy: A Study in the History of the Interpretation of Envy in Genesis 4:1-16
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2001
Abstract
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 capricious way, one sacrifice over another.
Publication Title
Journal for the Study of the Pseudepigrapha
Repository Citation
Harkins, Angela Kim, "Cain and Abel in the Light of Envy: A Study in the History of the Interpretation of Envy in Genesis 4:1-16" (2001). Religious Studies Faculty Publications. 69.
https://digitalcommons.fairfield.edu/religiousstudies-facultypubs/69
Published Citation
Angela Y. Kim. 2001 “Cain and Abel in the Light of Envy: A Study in the History of the Interpretation of Envy in Genesis 4:1-16.” Journal for the Study of the Pseudepigrapha 12.1 (2001): 65-84.
DOI
10.1177/095182070101200103
Peer Reviewed
Comments
Copyright 2001 Sage Journals
This article was published under the author's maiden name: Angela Y. Kim.
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