In Defense of Cain

By Matthew Jacobs

In this unique and clever book, first-time author Matthew Jacobs explores the story of Cain and Abel from Cain's point of view. Using textual analysis, rabbinic commentary, and a healthy dose of imagination, Jacobs shows that Cain's story is full of richness and complexity.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Matthew Jacobs
• Release date: Jan 10, 2012
• ISBN: 9781465984678

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In Defense of Cain

By Matthew Jacobs

Copyright 2011 Matthew Jacobs

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Table of Contents

Introduction

The Unknown Roommate Problem

Whose Responsibility is it to Protect?

Back to the Story

Cain Repents

Conclusion

Introduction

Cain is traditionally portrayed as a vicious killer, but he was nothing

Reviews for In Defense of Cain

[Oluwasijibomi Onikoyi-Deckon · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love how cain was made to be human here and not the traditional monsters. It’s a different perspective