... that Adam and Eve were instructed not to eat from a certain tree. Satan deceitfully tricked them into disobeying their Lord and as a result: "(God) said: 'Get down (from the Garden), one of you an enemy to the other [i.e. Adam, Eve, and Satan]. On earth will be a dwelling-place for you and an enjoyment -- for a short time'. He (God) said: 'Therein you shall live, and ... and Abel shepherded flocks. Once, they brought offerings to God: Cain of the fruits of the earth, but Abel of the best beast of the flock. Abel had a kind and humble nature; he brought his offering from a pure heart, wi...

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... of The Garden of Earthly Delights It is considered that The Garden of Earthly Delights was not commissioned by the church, to serve as an altarpiece; it was created for educated secular patron for private viewing. The writings of Antonio de Beatis in 1517, inform that the work was seen in the Hotel of the House of Nassau in Brussels; implying thus that the likely patron was Hendrik III of Nassau. In 1568, the painting was confiscated by the ... females, which are encircled by excited naked men, riding various animals: a swine, rabbit, horse, a stag and hybrid griffon, behind them there ...

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