Abel — ܗܒܝܠ
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ܗܒܝܠ; Habel; Abel; Hāḇēl; Abel
identifier: http://syriaca.org/person/1540
Abel is a biblical figure commemorated in Cain and Abel (text), a work surviving in at least 1 manuscript: ms Berlin, Königliche Bibliothek, syr. 57 (Sachau 174-176), f. 148a-150a. He is the son of Adam and Eve, killed by his brother Cain.
state: Saint
event: Abel is commemorated in Cain and Abel (text).
event: Abel is commemorated in Cain and Abel (text).
Bibliotheca Hagiographica Syriaca 735 868