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The sacrifices of Cain and Abel

The sacrifices of Cain and Abel
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The sacrifices of Cain and Abel
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British Library, London, UK
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Holkham Bible Picture Book England, circa 1320-1330 Language: French Source/Shelfmark: Add. 47682, f.5 [Whole folio] Upper part of drawing; Adam in centre. Abel sacrifices a ram, with smoke ascending like incense; contrasting with Cain, who sacrifices sheaves of wheat which includes tares; the smoke descending to Hell's mouth. Below, Adam admonishes them to offer tithes and first fruits. Adam holds a pastoral staff, and Cain, with a pitchfork, looks round truculently Image taken from Holkham Bible Picture Book. Originally published/produced in England, circa 1320-1330.

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Bible / Norfolk / England / United Kingdom / Europe / religious books / cain / religious works / religious objects / religious texts / oblation / sacrifice / ceremony and ritual / ram / abel / adam / holkham

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