Born on the same day near the turn of the century on opposite sides of the world, both men are brought together by fate and the quest of a dream. These two men -- ambitious, powerful, ruthless -- are locked in a relentless struggle to build an empire, fuelled by their all-consuming hatred. Over 60 years and three generations, through war, marriage, fortune, and disaster, K Born on the same day near the turn of the century on opposite sides of the world, both men are brought together by fate and the quest of a dream. These two men -- ambitious, powerful, ruthless -- are locked in a relentless struggle to build an empire, fuelled by their all-consuming hatred. Over 60 years and three generations, through war, marriage, fortune, and disaster, Kane and Abel battle for the success and triumph that only one man can have. This was a book my mother recommended to me. Utorrent Nicelabel.

She read it several years ago and remembered how good it was. And oh how good it was. This is a great story that is told over about 60 years from Europe to America.

With Peter Strauss, Sam Neill, Ron Silver, David Dukes. Kane and Abel are born on the same day the same year on each side of the Atlantic. William Kane is born in one.

Archer tells 2 parallel stories. One about Abel Rosnovki and one about William Kane. The story is so well told and so interesting that I felt torn between the two main characters and their stories. You feel pulled away from one story line when Archer takes you to the next. I enjoyed Archer This was a book my mother recommended to me.

She read it several years ago and remembered how good it was. And oh how good it was. This is a great story that is told over about 60 years from Europe to America. Archer tells 2 parallel stories.

One about Abel Rosnovki and one about William Kane. The story is so well told and so interesting that I felt torn between the two main characters and their stories. You feel pulled away from one story line when Archer takes you to the next. I enjoyed Archer’s historical weave throughout each chapter. Especially the history of Poland and the part it played in both World Wars. Each character is developed from birth by the author and he does an outstanding job of taking you thru their childhood, teenage-school years and then adulthood.

So, as a reader, you really get a feel for what they are made of and why they made the decisions they made throughout their life. The stories cross paths through-out the book and the ending is a masterful surprise. I have already mooched the sequel The Prodigal Daughter which I can’t wait to read. I don't think so one can ever read a better Fiction than this.

What is it that this book didn't have? You can't set any particular genre for it. It had thrill, mystery, drama, contemporary, historical fiction and what not. I forgot to mention one thing. It ended with a sense of moral thought. It showed the way people live their modern day lives.

Everybody running in one direction, running after money. Money seems to be everything to all of us. But there's an old saying Money can't buy yo I don't think so one can ever read a better Fiction than this. What is it that this book didn't have? You can't set any particular genre for it. It had thrill, mystery, drama, contemporary, historical fiction and what not. I forgot to mention one thing.

It ended with a sense of moral thought. It showed the way people live their modern day lives. Everybody running in one direction, running after money.

Money seems to be everything to all of us. But there's an old saying Money can't buy you happiness. And what better example to illustrate it than this book itself. It shows you that happiness is in small things of life such as your family, friends and all that. Just a GREAT BOOK.

I read this book because my book club had picked it. Can that sound any more insulting? I think I'd read it before, when I was a lot younger.

I know that it is on my mother's bookshelf, she was very excited when she heard that the book club had chosen it. Anyhoo, it is bad.

And not in a way that 'it is so bad it is good', it is just bad in a way that 'pulling nostril hairs with a pair of pliers' is no fun at all. You get the feeling that Mr. Archer came up with the title during an evening's drink I read this book because my book club had picked it.

Can that sound any more insulting? I think I'd read it before, when I was a lot younger. I know that it is on my mother's bookshelf, she was very excited when she heard that the book club had chosen it. Anyhoo, it is bad. And not in a way that 'it is so bad it is good', it is just bad in a way that 'pulling nostril hairs with a pair of pliers' is no fun at all. You get the feeling that Mr. Archer came up with the title during an evening's drinking, came up with the plot after a couple more drinks, dictated the story when the bottle was finished.

What makes it worse is that you get the feeling that his editor was there at the same drinking session, thus failing to correct the countless mistakes. Forget the childish writing that an editor should pick up (really, soldiers take their clothes off and fold them neatly before raping a women?), nor the arrival of deus ex machina characters who have no life outside moving the story on (can anyone really explain what that woman was doing on the train outside a gulag?). No, it is the basic errors in the plot that tend to make you think the editor didn't really bother to read the thing. Actually, this book annoyed me so much that I am typing this and getting angrier and angrier, remembering how bad it was.

So I'll stop. Kane and Abel (Kane and Abel, #1), Jeffrey Archer Kane and Abel is a 1979 novel by British author Jeffrey Archer. Released in the United Kingdom in 1979 and in the United States in February 1980, the book was an international success. It reached No. 1 on the New York Times best-seller list. The sequel to Kane and Abel is The Prodigal Daughter, in which Florentyna Kane is the protagonist.

The book tells the stories of two men born worlds apart. They have nothing in common except the same date of b Kane and Abel (Kane and Abel, #1), Jeffrey Archer Kane and Abel is a 1979 novel by British author Jeffrey Archer. Released in the United Kingdom in 1979 and in the United States in February 1980, the book was an international success. It reached No.

1 on the New York Times best-seller list. The sequel to Kane and Abel is The Prodigal Daughter, in which Florentyna Kane is the protagonist. The book tells the stories of two men born worlds apart. They have nothing in common except the same date of birth (18 April 1906 in the book, and 1902 in the miniseries based on it) and a zeal to succeed in life. William Lowell Kane is a wealthy and powerful Boston Brahmin while Abel Rosnovski (originally named Wladek Koskiewicz) is a Pole who was born in a situation of great poverty and eventually migrated to the United States. عنوانها: کین و ایبل ؛ بازی روزگار؛ تاریخ نخستین خوانش: سی ام جولای سال 1995 میلادی عنوان: بازی روزگار؛ نویسنده: جفری آرچر؛ مترجم: سروش قربانی؛ تهران، بهزاذ: مهتاب؛ 1373؛ در 741 ص؛ موضوع: داستانهای نویسندگان انگلیسی قرن 20 م عنوان: کین و ایبل: هابیل و قابیل - کتاب 1؛ جفری آرچر؛ مترجم: فتانه حاج سید جوادی؛ تهران، البرز، 1373؛ در 624 ص؛ چاپ دیگر: تهران، نشر پیکان، 1376؛ شابک: ؛ چاپ دیگر 1394؛ در 632 ص؛ کتابنامه دارد؛ شابک: 132؛ ا. With such a clear allusion to the dysfunctional brothers in Genesis, we were intrigued.

Would the Able character in Jeffrey Archer’s novel suffer a cruel fate at the hands of his brother? Does the title even refer to a pair of brothers? Does the title even refer to people? Is Jeffery Archer even a real person? These questions plagued us for several months, until finally, we decided to pursue the sensible option and just read the book.

William Lowell Kane and Abel Rosnovski are not brothers. In fa With such a clear allusion to the dysfunctional brothers in Genesis, we were intrigued. Would the Able character in Jeffrey Archer’s novel suffer a cruel fate at the hands of his brother? Does the title even refer to a pair of brothers? Does the title even refer to people? Is Jeffery Archer even a real person?

These questions plagued us for several months, until finally, we decided to pursue the sensible option and just read the book. William Lowell Kane and Abel Rosnovski are not brothers. In fact they aren’t even related.

Kane was the son of a rich banker while Able was born penniless and parentless (and with only one nipple). Kane was offered every advantage in life while Able was thrown into a Russian labor camp at a young age. Still, it doesn’t take long before the similarities start to bubble to the surface.

Driven to build their financial empires, fate soon has both characters set on a collision course that will have you humming (get ready for our big musical number). It's a world of laughter, a world of tears. Its a world of hopes, its a world of fear. There’s so much that we share, that its time we're aware. Its a small world after all. Kane and Abel was all about the two main characters. They were arrogant, stubborn, greedy, unforgiving, and.

As a result, they were incredibly interesting. The entire novel was devoted to their lives and while Kane and Abel possess plenty of good traits, it was those listed above that had us clenching our fists and wanting to smite both of them. One chapter you’re rooting for Kane and then the next you’re rooting for Abel.

And then the next you’re rooting for neither. The historical aspects of the novel were also very intriguing. The sinking of the Titanic, WWII, and the US stock market collapse in 1929 all had a profound impact on the character’s lives. Even events like the commercial release of Gone with the Wind and McCarthyism were woven into the story, yet the narrative stayed focused and never bogged down.

By the end, we had a deep appreciation for the characters and were sad to finish the last page. Then we stumbled across the sequel. Editor’s Note: Hopefully it’s not too obvious that our main goal of this post is to have 'It’s a Small World' stuck in your head for the rest of the day. It was clear from the start that this wasn't great literature by any means--but for the first part of around 200 pages I found it gripping. One of those sagas where you enjoy a panorama of history and watching two powerful characters clashing. The story follows two men born on the same day in 1906. William Kane Lowell, a Boston Brahmin and Abel Rosnovski, the illegitimate son of a Polish baron.

We follow their parallel but contrasting from boyhood. Both prove themselves at first both extraordina It was clear from the start that this wasn't great literature by any means--but for the first part of around 200 pages I found it gripping. One of those sagas where you enjoy a panorama of history and watching two powerful characters clashing. The story follows two men born on the same day in 1906.

William Kane Lowell, a Boston Brahmin and Abel Rosnovski, the illegitimate son of a Polish baron. We follow their parallel but contrasting from boyhood. Both prove themselves at first both extraordinary and sympathetic. We watch self-contained William shrewdly build on his fortune, making his own money buying and selling matchbox cars to his classmates, building a stockmarket portfolio while still a schoolboy, and struggling against his feckless stepfather. Meanwhile Abel comes into his inheritance, learning he's his father's son even as he loses everything to the Russians in the wake of World War I and emigrating to the United States with only a few dollars coming off the boat.

My problems with the books began when their lives began to intersect. Too many coincidences moved the plot, too many misunderstandings and pettiness factored into their enmity and the resolution was too cliched.

This book was exactly what I needed at the time. Just a good story. I loved the parallel storylines of two boys born on the same day on opposite ends of the earth, and anticipating the convergence of them. These are usually my favorite types of novels. It's not the perfect read, though. As I was getting through the first 30 pages or so, I was struck by the feeling I was reading this extended prologue: you don't quite have that embedded feeling with the characters, you're just getting the lay of th This book was exactly what I needed at the time. Just a good story.

I loved the parallel storylines of two boys born on the same day on opposite ends of the earth, and anticipating the convergence of them. These are usually my favorite types of novels. It's not the perfect read, though. As I was getting through the first 30 pages or so, I was struck by the feeling I was reading this extended prologue: you don't quite have that embedded feeling with the characters, you're just getting the lay of the land; a high level telling of story.

The unfortunate thing is, the entire novel seemed this way. Sure there were points where I was empathizing with the characters, but at no point did I really feel as though I knew them intimately. Stephen King is by far my favorite author, and the reason for this is not only can he tell a story, you are also walking the miles in his characters' shoes. You know exactly what they are feeling, and why. Every novel I read comes up to this scrutiny.

I need to know and care about (and sometimes hate) characters. Now, don't think that this novel is not worth reading, It certainly is. It is a fantastic story and I could hardly put it down. This is one of the few times I can let my rich characterization criteria fall by the side and simply enjoy where this story is going. There are surprises to be had, and the pacing of the plotlines was expertly done.

I will absolutely, definitely, read more Jeffrey Archer! I wish I could give it four and a half stars, so let's say it is that.

Very enjoyable, read it! I think this has to be the best book I have ever read. I keep recommending it to everyone so much so a friend of mine believes I have shares in the publishing world! I was completely surprised when I read this book.

What I thought it would be like and what was delivered far exceeded my expectations. You end up liking both characters despite them conflicting with each other. The ending is remarkable. It is so engrossing that you can actually imagine and visualise what they experienced both physic I think this has to be the best book I have ever read. I keep recommending it to everyone so much so a friend of mine believes I have shares in the publishing world!

I was completely surprised when I read this book. What I thought it would be like and what was delivered far exceeded my expectations.

You end up liking both characters despite them conflicting with each other. The ending is remarkable. It is so engrossing that you can actually imagine and visualise what they experienced both physically and emotionally. A true genius when it comes to story telling anyway that's for sure! Story Overview Two men—William Lowell Kane and Abel Rosnovski—are born on the same day in 1906. However, their births could not be more different.

Abel is a penniless orphan who is adopted by a poor Polish woodcutter's family after his mother is found dying by the road. Kane is born into a life of privilege—the only son of a powerful Boston banking millionaire. The book chronicles the parallel lives of the two men.

Abel endures hardship, tragedy and oppression but manages to immigrate to America a Story Overview Two men—William Lowell Kane and Abel Rosnovski—are born on the same day in 1906. However, their births could not be more different. Abel is a penniless orphan who is adopted by a poor Polish woodcutter's family after his mother is found dying by the road. Kane is born into a life of privilege—the only son of a powerful Boston banking millionaire. The book chronicles the parallel lives of the two men.

Abel endures hardship, tragedy and oppression but manages to immigrate to America and build a successful hotel chain. Kane takes full advantage of his birthright and receives the finest education money can buy and becomes the leader of one of America's oldest and most powerful banks—yet suffers a series of tragedies of his own that make him wary of trusting people. Although their lives run parallel as they establish their careers, there are moments when their lives intersect. Eventually, they confront each other in a business situation that ends up affecting both their lives forever and leading to a game of one-upsmanship that affects not only their individual businesses but the U.S. Financial community. As the conflict unfolds between them for the bulk of their adult lives, both are stunned to find that the biggest price ends up being paid by those they love the most.

My Thoughts I'm going to say this upfront: I didn't like this book. I forced myself to finish reading it—hoping it might get better.

Once I was 200 pages in, I felt I needed to just go ahead and slog on through. I had high hopes going in because I'd seen a few bloggers raving about Jeffrey Archer and his books—especially Kane & Abel. But whatever they might have seen in this book eluded me because it left me cold. My first problem is with the writing style. I found the writing to be very choppy.

The entire book is written in a kind of rat-a-tat-tat style that I found off-putting. The majority of the narration and dialogue simply exists to move the story along; there isn't a lot of introspection, character development or extraneous description. I kept thinking: 'This book seems so masculine. So abrupt and cold.'

I don't know if this is typical of Jeffrey Archer, but I don't plan on finding out. Characters are introduced and then dispatched with cold abandon. Perhaps this is meant to mirror the characters themselves—both of whom are somewhat unlikable and ruthless—but I feel it doesn't allow the reader to get a toehold into the story. My next problem was with the amazing coincidences that keep bringing these two together. I guess I should have expected that from the very beginning when Archer chose to have them born on the same day. However, it began to annoy the heck out of me when they kept having run-ins that were really unbelievable.

I mean, in all of the insanity of World War II, the fact that Abel (who mostly stays behind battle lines managing the food prep) ventures into 'combat' exactly one time and manages to heroically save one person and it ends up being Kane was just too much for me. Another coincidence that drove me up the wall was when these men—who end up being the bitterest enemies bent on mutual destruction for almost the entire book—both have one person they love more than anyone in the world—their children. I'll give you one guess who ends up falling in love. Yes.their children. Doesn't that just beat all?

I mean it isn't like they live in a small town or anything where the choices are limited. No, they 'find' each other in the podunk town of New York City. Oh, did I spoil the book for you? Well, you should have seen it coming a mile off—I know I did and I'm terrible at that kind of stuff. But perhaps the biggest reason I didn't like the book was that I didn't like Kane or Abel. I just didn't give a darn what happened to either one of them.

Both are obsessed with money and power and have few 'real' human relationships. So once you factor in unlikable characters, add in a writing style that didn't grab me, and multiply by plot turns that seem unbelievably contrived, I ended up giving this book two stars (and that is being generous). My Final Recommendation I don't recommend this book at all. I didn't enjoy it in the least. So, I guess I've defying Otto Preminger, who has a blurb on the back of my book that reads: 'I defy anyone not to enjoy this book, which is one of the best novels I have ever read.' Preminger: I didn't enjoy it.

What are you going to do about it? But I have to tell you, I seem to be alone in my assessment of this book from what I can tell. There are tons of 5 star reviews on Amazon, and the book jacket itself is just loaded with glowing praise. So, even though it wasn't my type of book, it might still have merit for you.

We all know the phenomenon; an obsession, a never-ending fascination and a desperate need for more. As I read this book I experienced something similar; reading fever. When I first began reading this book, I simply couldn't stop.

I wouldn't stop. It wasn't even possible.

With an almost destructive greed I had to read on, to keep turning the thin pages - and when I finally reached the end, and there were no more pages to turn, I felt completely empty, saddened by the fact, that the bo Gold fever. We all know the phenomenon; an obsession, a never-ending fascination and a desperate need for more. As I read this book I experienced something similar; reading fever. When I first began reading this book, I simply couldn't stop.

I wouldn't stop. It wasn't even possible. With an almost destructive greed I had to read on, to keep turning the thin pages - and when I finally reached the end, and there were no more pages to turn, I felt completely empty, saddened by the fact, that the book had run out of words.

It's been a long time since I've felt this way. Usually I'm always focusing on a beautiful languages with mesmerizing metaphors and beautiful sentences.

This book however does not contain any of those factors; the writing style is simple, there is hardly any use of adjectives or long passages of descriptions, which I normally hold so dear. However I loved it just as much. Perhaps even more. 'Cause it turns out that sometimes a good story with a beautiful message is more than enough. I may have finished reading this book; but I am not at all done with it. This is one of those rare books I will keep with me forever.

In my heart and in the back of my mind. This is the seventh Jeffrey Archer book I've read and, by far, I've realised that his stories are different combinations of the following constitutents- 1. One/two young boy/s as protagonists. The boy/s being immensely intelligent and able to pursue what they are after with occasional hurdles. Drama of Stock market. This makes the books quite predictable to a point. I may have rated this book a 5 star if this was the first such book that I had read, but the similar pattern in all t This is the seventh Jeffrey Archer book I've read and, by far, I've realised that his stories are different combinations of the following constitutents- 1.

One/two young boy/s as protagonists. The boy/s being immensely intelligent and able to pursue what they are after with occasional hurdles. Drama of Stock market. This makes the books quite predictable to a point. I may have rated this book a 5 star if this was the first such book that I had read, but the similar pattern in all the previous books of Jeffrey Archer made going through this one a little difficult. Despite all of this, there's no doubting that Mr. Archer is a fantastic storyteller.

The characters are good, writing is good, and the drama is good, and all of these things merit the 3 stars that I give to this book. Jeffrey Archer is a wonderful story teller. Teriyaki Boyz Delicious Japanese Zip Free Download Programs here.

This is one of his books I've had on my list for a long time. Listening to the audio was a great experience because of Jeff Harding's excellent interpretation. The book is a saga of two families covering sixty years. We know from the title that eventually William Lowell Kane, the son of a Boston millionaire, will meet Abel Rosnovski, a poor Polish immigrant.

I enjoyed following their stories through the history of the times. Abel himself becomes a rich Jeffrey Archer is a wonderful story teller. This is one of his books I've had on my list for a long time.

Listening to the audio was a great experience because of Jeff Harding's excellent interpretation. The book is a saga of two families covering sixty years. We know from the title that eventually William Lowell Kane, the son of a Boston millionaire, will meet Abel Rosnovski, a poor Polish immigrant. I enjoyed following their stories through the history of the times. Abel himself becomes a rich man through hard work and natural cunning. This story is, to me, a morality tale because it caused me to think how stubbornness and hatred can destroy many possibilities. So, in that way it is sad even though there are some good things in each of their lives.

It's a book you won't want to put down. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, As soon as I started reading, I thought I had read it before in paperback, but couldn't be positive. It wasn't until near the end, when Abel's daughter gets a job in a department store with a fictitous name that I was sure I had. Either way, it was fascinating. Contains some spoilers: This is a really well-written story of two men, born in 1906; one in Poland to a dead woman and raised in a trapper's family, and one in Boston to an 'old money' banking family.

The author goes back and forth, follow As soon as I started reading, I thought I had read it before in paperback, but couldn't be positive. It wasn't until near the end, when Abel's daughter gets a job in a department store with a fictitous name that I was sure I had.

Either way, it was fascinating. Contains some spoilers: This is a really well-written story of two men, born in 1906; one in Poland to a dead woman and raised in a trapper's family, and one in Boston to an 'old money' banking family. The author goes back and forth, following each boy, through many 'life milestones'. The beginning is pretty violent, as is a lot of Abel's (the Polish guy) story. He witnesses the rape of his sister, the murder of his brother, the death of his father and escapes a prison camp in Siberia. How could it not be violently told?

As I was reading this, I thought many times of the expression: 'Man's inhumanity to man'. I don't know the original author to credit that to, but it is certainly woven throughout this book.

There were parts of the immigrant's story that really touched me, as my father came to the US at age 21. Although his experience was not similar, the author certainly gives insights into what that kind of life was like. I also found that I had more sympathy than I would have thought for the wealthy family. They have problems just like the rest of us! Perhaps even more so.

This book could be interpreted as a sad commentary on life, but I'm choosing to look at it as an education, and a challenge to not live the way either of these men chose. Instead, I love the beauty of the son of the banker and the daughter of the immigrant falling in love.

Their love for each other, mutual respect, and ultimately their children, are symbolic of what this country stands for (cue the national anthem). If there is hope in this book, it lies in them. I'm thrilled that the two men met on the street and nodded to each other at the very end. Obviously not a full reconciliation, but the intent is there. The gentlemen in Archer's Kane and Able are incredibly frustrating! The lengthy battle for power that the two main characters engage in is drawn out and exhausting. You spend an exorbitant amount of time watching each man grow into his own fortune and power and then the rest of the time is spent watching them waste that same fortune and power, not to mention years of their lives, in a constant misplaced and unnecessary feud for revenge.

Both men are annoying in their own right but I found Abel d The gentlemen in Archer's Kane and Able are incredibly frustrating! The lengthy battle for power that the two main characters engage in is drawn out and exhausting. You spend an exorbitant amount of time watching each man grow into his own fortune and power and then the rest of the time is spent watching them waste that same fortune and power, not to mention years of their lives, in a constant misplaced and unnecessary feud for revenge. Both men are annoying in their own right but I found Abel downright unlikeable.

His myopic view of the world, big business, and the amazing self-righteousness he displays in placing his ideas of what is moral and ethical are infuriating. I like him when is young and struggling but when he finally makes it he has the attitude of a born-again Christian or an ex-smoker. The people not inspired to bend to his will are clearly in the wrong-always.

I kept thinking that eventually I would come into this lovely tale of partnership and friendship but no such luck. There is a developed irony in the novel and I typically appreciate that talent in authors but by the time I got to that point I was too irritated with the characters to give the ironic twist any more than a dissatisfied snort.

I never attached to any of Archer's characters. I wanted to really love at least one of them so I could root for someone, hold my breath in anticipation for someone, but I never got sufficiently engrossed in the tale to fall for any of the characters.

Despite the novel's length, the characters remain two-dimensional and undeveloped making it impossible to really invest in their story. This book is everything I LOVE LOVE LOVE about historical fiction. This was such an enjoyable read. Every time I put my book down, I was eager to get back to it.

I am a huge fan of Jeffrey Archer. I have enjoyed everything I have read by him. I always know what I'm getting when I pick up one of his books. I have 2 more to read in the next month. This story of Kane and Abel had me hooked from the beginning. I loved the descriptions of the people.

I could see them clearly. Some of the connections This book is everything I LOVE LOVE LOVE about historical fiction. This was such an enjoyable read. Every time I put my book down, I was eager to get back to it. I am a huge fan of Jeffrey Archer. I have enjoyed everything I have read by him.

I always know what I'm getting when I pick up one of his books. I have 2 more to read in the next month. This story of Kane and Abel had me hooked from the beginning. I loved the descriptions of the people. I could see them clearly.

Some of the connections were predictable, but I didn't care. I also liked the ending. It was kind of sad for me, but I felt it was appropriate. Jeffrey Howard Archer, Baron Archer of Weston-super-Mare (born 15 April 1940) is an English author and former politician. He was a Member of Parliament and deputy chairman of the Conservative Party, and became a life peer in 1992. His political career, having suffered several controversies, ended after a conviction for perverting the course of justice and his subsequent imprisonment.

He is married Jeffrey Howard Archer, Baron Archer of Weston-super-Mare (born 15 April 1940) is an English author and former politician. He was a Member of Parliament and deputy chairman of the Conservative Party, and became a life peer in 1992.

His political career, having suffered several controversies, ended after a conviction for perverting the course of justice and his subsequent imprisonment. He is married to Mary Archer, a scientist specialising in solar power. Outside politics, he is a novelist, playwright and short story writer.

Genesis 4 New International Version (NIV) Cain and Abel 4 Adam [] made love to his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. [] She said, “With the help of the Lord I have brought forth [] a man.” 2 Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil.

3 In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord. 4 And Abel also brought an offering—fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock.

The Lord looked with favor on Abel and his offering, 5 but on Cain and his offering he did not look with favor. So Cain was very angry, and his face was downcast. 6 Then the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry?

Why is your face downcast? 7 If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it. ” 8 Now Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let’s go out to the field.” [] While they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. 9 Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” “I don’t know, ” he replied. “Am I my brother’s keeper?” 10 The Lord said, “What have you done? Your brother’s blood cries out to me from the ground.

11 Now you are under a curse and driven from the ground, which opened its mouth to receive your brother’s blood from your hand. 12 When you work the ground, it will no longer yield its crops for you. You will be a restless wanderer on the earth. ” 13 Cain said to the Lord, “My punishment is more than I can bear.

14 Today you are driving me from the land, and I will be hidden from your presence; I will be a restless wanderer on the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me.” 15 But the Lord said to him, “Not so []; anyone who kills Cain will suffer vengeance seven times over. ” Then the Lord put a mark on Cain so that no one who found him would kill him. 16 So Cain went out from the Lord’s presence and lived in the land of Nod, [] east of Eden.

17 Cain made love to his wife, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Enoch. Cain was then building a city, and he named it after his son Enoch. 18 To Enoch was born Irad, and Irad was the father of Mehujael, and Mehujael was the father of Methushael, and Methushael was the father of Lamech. 19 Lamech married two women, one named Adah and the other Zillah. 20 Adah gave birth to Jabal; he was the father of those who live in tents and raise livestock.

21 His brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father of all who play stringed instruments and pipes. 22 Zillah also had a son, Tubal-Cain, who forged all kinds of tools out of [] bronze and iron. Tubal-Cain’s sister was Naamah. 23 Lamech said to his wives.