Killing Abel by Michael Tieman is a great body of work that gives a broader view of the creation story and the beginning of life outside Eden. Being a historical book, the author narrates how Adam and Eve had a close relationship with God and their subsequent fallout after going against the divine instruction.
But that is just one of the stories the author chronicled in the book. It also gives a detailed account of how procreation started, first with Adam and Eve, then with the children, and the coital relationship between the generations that followed.
Of course, one can easily trace these stories to the Bible and many theological reviews. However, Killing Abel comes off as an epic that gives a detailed account of the first man.
More importantly, the narrative offers a fresh perspective on the first mortal death recorded in human history — the killing of Abel — and the surrounding circumstances. So, this narrative is one you should find time to read.
What to Like about Killing Abel by Michael Tieman
There are many things prospective readers will find interesting about the narrative. A notable aspect of the book is how it retold the creation story in a more intriguing manner. The author took cognisance of the fact that the reader may have come across an account of the subject, he, therefore, embellished the story with fiction and other relevant literary materials.
The strategy of presenting the narrative is another impressive feature of the book. Michael Tieman’s Killing Abel features a creative use of language that arrests the interest of the reader from the onset and sustains it to the end.
Apart from that, the author also made sure he told the story from an objective point of view, thereby making the book inviting to non-Christians. Now, this does not apply often, especially in texts that could pass as Christian literatures. However, the author was careful not to include personal sentiment and or opinion in the narrative.
In addition, the book presents a didactic explanation of early life. Using specific characters, actions and events as symbols, the author draws a difference between good and evil. For instance, while Cain represents evil vices in society, Abel represents the ideal man.
In a similar manner, the characters of Adam and Eve demonstrate the essence of good parenting, while also illustrating a life led by prayer. The supernatural acts and divine interventions that run through the story also reaffirm God’s almightiness and supremacy over every product of creation–man, animals and nature alike.
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Additionally, the author was careful not to commit any grammatical blunder that could ruin the fluidity of the narrative. Thus making the reader enjoy the rich message the writer is trying to pass across.
Final Thoughts
Summarily, Killing Abel by Michael Tieman is another brilliant addition to Christian literature. It is a faith-based creative writing that gives a fresh insight into the creation story, life at Eden, the first procreation and death in human history, marriage and other aspects of the human race.
A critical reading and observation of the text offer an understanding of certain events that happened in the past. Though the narrative features many historical facts and fictional elements, it projects the Christian virtues expected of everyone. Using different metaphors and symbols, the author is able to pass valid comments on issues that have become part of our daily experiences.
Lastly. Killing Abel is recommended to everyone who likes historical books. Those who seek clarification on the genesis of human sociology and interactions will also find it interesting.