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The Serpent Absent: Reading the Second Story of Sin
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The Serpent Absent: Reading the Second Story of Sin

by Matthew T. Powell

The most powerful narratives force the reader to explore not only actions, but motivations as well. The multiple ambiguities in the story of Cain and Abel can lead us to understand sin as a powerfully complex and beguiling force with which all humans must struggle. This story is a study of how one human responds to the temptations of sin as well as the glaring light of judgment.