# Abel — The City of God character guide

> Abel in The City of God by Augustine of Hippo.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0002-part-i-book-i

## Who they are

Second son of Adam, murdered by his brother Cain, a type of the righteous sufferer.

## Links

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