In Cain, Shelia Cosper breathes life into the often-overlooked figure of Cain, presenting him not just as a historical figure but as a compelling, ambitious leader in a vibrant, ancient world. Taking references from ancient apocryphal documents over 4000 years old Cosper writes what could very well be the true story behind the relationship between Cain and Abel.
Set 150 years after Adam and Eve’s exile from Eden, humanity has flourished, with nearly half a million people living in peace, governed by established laws and thriving in affluent cities. Within this prosperous society, Cain holds a position of power, appointed by Adam as a leader in his village. Blessed by the God-of-All with an extraordinary gift for agriculture, Cain’s fields are the envy of all—his crops grow lush and bountiful under his skilled hand.
Cain and his younger brother Abel share a close bond. As the elder brother, Cain is tasked with teaching Abel the ways of the God-of-All and the laws of Adam-ondi-Ahman. Abel becomes a successful shepherd, amassing wealth in lands and livestock. Cain’s own efforts with his fields are also superlative, but his jealously of Abel’s accumulating wealth sits uncomfortably in his heart.
When Cain’s desire to marry his sister, Kelemeth, is denied, his simmering jealousy toward Abel and the restrictions of his society reach a breaking point.
A mysterious New God appears, promising Cain everything he desires—for a steep price. Driven by an unrelenting passion for Kelemeth and discontent with the limitations of Adam’s laws, Cain begins to gather followers, others who seek freedom from tradition. Their rebellion brings about irreversible change, unleashing a curse that reshapes the world.
Cosper’s novel offers an intense reimagining of Cain as an ambitious, complex figure whose pursuit of love, power, and independence defies tradition and ultimately alters the course of humanity. Cain is a powerful journey into the heart of rebellion, the nature of ambition, and the transformative consequences of breaking with convention.
For those eager to understand the birth of corruption, Cosper’s book offers an unforgettable journey into a world where tradition clashes with ambition and a man’s pursuit of power shapes the direction of history.