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Abel, son of Adam and Eve, in the BibleAbel, in the Bible, son of Adam and Eve, a shepherd, killed by his older brother, Cain; in the Gospel of St. Matthew, mentioned as the first martyr.Abel, places in the BibleAbel, in the Bible.1 Ostensibly a place name. The RSV text does not give the name. 2 See Abel-beth-maachah Abel-beth-maachah (ā`bəl-bĕth-mā`əkə), town, ancient Palestine, the modern Tel Abil (Israel), S of Metulla. Abel Old Testament the second son of Adam and Eve, a shepherd, murdered by his brother Cain (Genesis 4:1--8) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| There appeared to be another shaking of hands in consequence, and when it was over, the old gentleman said that, though he said it who should not, he believed no son had ever been a greater comfort to his parents than Abel Garland had been to his. Cain's envy was the more vile and malignant, towards his brother Abel, because when his sacrifice was better accepted, there was no body to look on. They said that it meant Abel, so strong was Hester Prynne, with a woman's strength. |
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