The Curse of Cain
Subtitle: The Violent Legacy of Monotheism
Edition: New Ed edition
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Published: October 1, 1998
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 228
ISBN-13: 9780226742007
Subjects: Biblical studies, criticism & exegesis; Criticism & exegesis of sacred texts; Judaism; Myths & mythology; Philosophy of religion; Violence in society; Religion - Church History; Religion; Biblical Studies - Old Testament; Religion / Bible / Study / Old Testament; History
First sentence: Original sin. The wisdom of the ages tells us that all the miseries of the world-the injustice, hostility, pain, poverty, illness, violence, and even death-are the result of the first man and woman disobeying God.