The Death of Abel

Gustave Doré (1832-83), artist

H. Pisan, engraver

1866

Source: The Holy Bible

“And it came to pass . . . Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him” (Gensis 1:2)

“And the Lord said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said I know not.

Am I my brother's keeper? . . . (Genesis 4: 8,9)

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