Genesis 4-6 (Bible-365.2): Rethinking Cain

Genesis 4-6 introduces Cain and Abel, Noah, and Noah’s family tree back to Adam. These are the firsts we find in Genesis 4-6: The first live birth of a human child (Cain – 4:1) The first sacrifice/offering (4:3-4) The first murder (4:8) The first city (4:17) The first job specialization (4:19-22) The first family tree(s) (4:17-26 (Cain’s), 5:1-32 (Seth’s))