Death of Cain:
After he murders his brother Able, Cain was marked by God so that no man would kill him. (Genesis 4:15) According to Jewish legend, Cain's brother Lemach, who had been a hunter, wished to continue hunting even if he had lost his eyesignt. He had his grandson, Tubalcain, help him aim his arrow at what they thought was a beast in the forest. It killed his brother Cain.
Cain in a forest(right) is concealed in the foliage. His blind brother Lemach (left), aims an arrow at him.
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Placement in Floorplan
Salet: Number 22-Death of Cain: South side of nave. East side of fourth arcade pier. |
Placement within Elevation
From middle of nave looking south. |
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Bibliography
Salet, p. 184.
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