lifting him up, seeing Cain as a complicated character deserving of our sympathy. starting trouble raising, blaming, and maligning the figure of Cain and Raising Cain, i.e. These two approaches to the broad themes of Genesis 4:1–16 will be addressed as Raising Cain, i.e. In rare instances other sources are sensitive to and supportive of Cain’s plight. The vast majority of ancient, medieval and contemporary sources thoroughly blame Cain for what he did, presenting him as a villain. Taken as a whole, these responses through the ages which have centered on Cain’s role largely fall into two categories. In the contemporary world biblical scholars share their understanding of these events. The classical rabbis of the midrashic world offer observations, as do the medieval commentators such as Rashi, Ramban, and Ibn Ezra. In the Christian Scriptures the Epistles comment on the Cain-Abel narrative, as do several of the Patristics. Both Philo and Josephus address the Cain-Abel account, and other sources make reference to this conflict. As shall be discussed below, in the period of the Late Second Temple and a bit later Rewritten Bibles such as Jubilees and Pseudo-Philo’s Biblical Antiquities ( Liber Antiquitatum Biblicarum) treat these verses in an even more terse manner than the already limited biblical text.
It raises issues about God’s possibly unpredictable behavior and it calls into question the matter of Cain’s free will.
It is frustratingly laconic and clearly leaves out important sections such as what Cain said to Abel, as well as a clear reason for Cain’s acts. It is a troubling text because it addresses fratricide, and possibly murder. All floors contain an upgraded Arcade.Genesis 4:1–16 narrates the birth of Cain and Abel the violent death of Abel and the ensuing punishment of Cain. Abel's tears become red and deal 7.5 damage when held by Cain.Cain benefits more from them compared to Devil Rooms due to his low health. As Cain is likely to have a large collection of coins or keys after a few floors, it is wise to open up shops, bomb Shopkeepers, donate ten coins to a Donation Machine, or donate to a beggar till he pays out to maximize the chances of an Angel Room.As he starts with only two hearts, Cain benefits from early health ups, and is not a very good candidate for Devil Rooms early on since they will significantly cut his endurance.Cain's luck makes him a good candidate for tear effects, as many of them are more likely to trigger based on luck.If Paper Clip is unlocked, Cain can unlock every golden chest he finds, which significantly increases the chance for an item or a mass collection of pickups. Treasure Room) past Floor 1, or a Golden Chest. Cain's starting key guarantees that he can spend it on opening a locked room (eg.This makes Golden Pills a great find for Cain, as you will receive multiple guaranteed buffs from the pill. Lucky Foot changes stat-changing bad pills into good pills, making pills extremely effective for Cain.His starting luck increases the chance of a drop after a room clear, and Lucky Foot boosts this even further by increasing his success for room drops, machines (Slot Machines/Fortune Teller Machines) and Shell Games. Cain's kit makes him the best character for hoarding items.This makes it easier to aim as him, and lets Cain consistently peek around corners to shoot behind cover. As mentioned above, Cain only shoots tears from his right eye.However, he has lower range and health than average, which means he has to put himself closer to danger and can take less punishment than most. Cain starts with slightly higher damage and speed than most characters, making him more agile and effective at the start.Also, the R U a Wizard? pill will cause Cain to fire tears to his right exclusively.
This affects certain items: Blood Clot and Chemical Peel have a 50% chance to do increased damage and Technology 2 will prevent him from firing normal tears, even tear-changing effects like Brimstone.