Is it true that cain and Abel married their sisters?

Requested and Answered by Shenouda on 20-Jul-2005 05:41

Is it true that cain and Abel married their sisters?

Yes, During the time of the first generation, marriage amongst brothers and sisters was permitted for the purpose of procreation. But gradually, it became forbidden.

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