The Mark of the Exile
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Genre: Theological Tragedy/Drama
Word Count: Published: The God Who Breaks: Old Testament Plays of Rebellion and Despair (2025) Synopsis: This theological tragedy reimagines the ancient story of two brothers, Cain, a hardworking farmer, and Abel, a gentle shepherd. Living in a primordial world under the watchful eye of a demanding deity, their initial bond of brotherhood and shared labor is tested by divine favoritism. When their offerings to God meet starkly different receptions, seeds of jealousy and confusion take root, straining their relationship. Their parents, Adam and Eve, haunted by their own past with this capricious God, offer wary counsel but feel powerless to prevent the unfolding tension. The play explores the corrosive effects of perceived injustice, the weight of parental legacy, and the struggle to maintain family bonds against forces beyond their control, all set against a shifting landscape that reflects their inner turmoil. |
