Seth

This article is about the third son of Adam and Eve, Seth.

Genesis

According to Genesis 4:25, Seth was born after the slaying of Abel by Cain, and Eve believed God had appointed him as a replacement for Abel.

Adam lived a hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, after his image; and called his name Seth. Genesis 5:3

The Genostics believed that Seth was given as a replacement for Abel and it was said that late in life, Adam gave Seth secret teachings that formed part of the esoteric traditions which were later incorporated into the Kabbalah.