starting with the first known sacrifices in human history, those of Cain and Abel. Cain brings a second-rate sacrifice to the Lord and Abel brings a better one, earning him praise from G-d.

Cecrops, Athens’ first king, banned bloody sacrifices and reformed worship with laws, morality, and symbolic offerings.

Fr. John Damian ADIZIE PGB. Not all sacrifices are acceptable to God. According to Genesis 4:4, The LORD was pleased with Abel and his offering, but He rejected Cain and his offering. Child of God ...