The history of Our Lord as exemplified in works of art : with that of His types, St. John the Baptist, and other persons of the Old and New Testament (1892)
Jameson, Mrs. (Anna), 1794-1860 · London ; New York : Longmans, Green · leaf 152
ISO HISTORY OF OUR LORD. his brother, and slew him ’ (Gen. iv. 8). This being ‘ in the field ’ is interpreted, even by modern commentators, as Cain’s having drawn Abel cunningly forth, and was strained into a type of Judas betraying the Lord. It was further assumed, that being 1 in the field ’… … Our next illustration shows the Creator inquiring of Cain, 1 Where is Abel thy brother ? ’ while the fratricide, still with the murderous weapon on his shoulder, turns with anger and rude¬ ness : ‘ Am I my brother’s keeper ? ’ Between them is a reft in the ground, whence blood is bursting forth.…
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