Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2009-02-03 Public domain in the USA. 523 Luther, Martin 1483 1546 Lenker, John Nicholas 1858 1929 Commentary on Genesis, Vol. 2: Luther on Sin and the Flood Produced by Ron Swanson "Commentary on Genesis, Vol. 2: Luther on Sin and the Flood" by John Nicholas Lenker is a theological commentary written in the early 20th century. This work delves into Martin Luther's interpretation of the biblical book of Genesis, specifically focusing on the narratives surrounding sin, particularly Cain's murder of Abel, and the story of Noah and the Flood. The text aims to provide spiritual and moral insights derived from these scripture passages, emphasizing the relevance of these themes to contemporary Christian life. The beginning of this commentary introduces readers to Martin Luther's reflections on the story of Cain, highlighting the profound consequences of sin as exemplified by the first murder. In this section, Cain's motivations for killing Abel are explored in detail, alongside a portrayal of Cain as a hypocrite whose external demeanor belies his murderous intent. The text emphasizes themes of divine justice and human accountability, illustrating how God discerns and judges Cain's actions. Luther's analysis encourages readers to recognize the weight of their sins and the destructive nature of hypocritical behavior. This opening sets the stage for a deep theological examination of sin’s impact on humanity, drawing connections to broader themes of repentance and divine mercy that will likely resonate throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Bible. Genesis -- Commentaries BS Text Browsing: History - Religious Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal Category: Religion/Spirituality 998641 2025-06-11T13:33:43.724250 text/html 924511 2009-02-03T12:58:20 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 296415 2009-02-03T12:58:38 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 403822 2025-06-11T13:34:01.041220 application/epub+zip 422318 2025-06-11T13:33:48.533321 application/epub+zip 389980 2025-06-11T13:33:46.546323 application/epub+zip 815922 2025-06-11T13:34:09.307634 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 784395 2025-06-11T13:33:59.686169 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 684559 2022-09-13T06:11:17.714454 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 763677 2025-06-11T13:33:39.946266 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 763428 2009-02-03T12:58:20 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 277289 2009-02-03T12:58:38 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 763457 2009-02-03T12:58:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 277289 2009-02-03T12:58:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20982 2025-06-11T13:34:09.480626 application/rdf+xml 22062 2025-06-11T13:33:47.254277 image/jpeg 4784 2025-06-11T13:33:46.913271 image/jpeg 389475 2025-06-11T13:33:43.795283 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia