A Personality Sketch of Cain, the Son of Adam
A brief personality sketch of the biblical character, Cain, is discussed in light of Karen Horney's description of neurotic functioning. The author proposes that Cain corresponds to the “moving against,” expansive neurotic type of Horney's three directional model. It is also hypothesized t...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage Publishing
1978
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Journal of psychology and theology
Year: 1978, Volume: 6, Issue: 1, Pages: 37-39 |
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| Summary: | A brief personality sketch of the biblical character, Cain, is discussed in light of Karen Horney's description of neurotic functioning. The author proposes that Cain corresponds to the “moving against,” expansive neurotic type of Horney's three directional model. It is also hypothesized that Cain chose this mode of functioning as a means of solving his own interpersonal difficulties and as an attempt to satisfy the needs of his idealized self-image. |
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| ISSN: | 2328-1162 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of psychology and theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/009164717800600105 |