RE: [TruthTalk] Two Covenants

[Slade Henson]

The Midrash, I think, merely sated that Cain had no previous event upon which to base the severity of his action... and this may very well be true. However, in trying to read the best out of the situation, we cannot ignore the previous paragraph where God tells Cain to watch his attitude.   As far as the sacrifice goes, It is probably not the sacrifice that was incorrect. Torah gives accounts of sacrifices other than blood/flesh/animal sacrifices. Gen 4:5b-7 indicates a severe problem between the two men and God is addressing it with Cain (cf. Matt 5:23-24). The Prophets often speak of sacrifices not being given in the proper "spirit" as well.   I the end, the sacrifice (even if it contained all the right physical components) was an improper sacrifice because Cain's innards were at war.   -- slade -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, 22 November, 2004 23.44 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Two Covenants Thanks for responding.  I read several commentators views and only one thought it was actually a physical mark.  The article you sent was interesting too.  It is also interesting that some actually say the murder he committed was actually not a transgression because the law against murder was not yet given.  The only transgression was bringing the wrong offering.  Laura