But Where Is the Lamb? : Imagining the Story of Abraham and Isaac

from StephenBarkley

The story of Abraham and Isaac bothers me. How could Abraham do it? How could God ask? In case you're new to the story, it's the most heart-wrenching passage in the Old Testament told in 19 terse verses. What can be more emotional than an old man walking with his beloved son for three days to the...

from mollygrace

I enjoyed it and admire the research the author did, and the thought and subtlety he has brought to the discussion. His style of writing is perfect for the subject and purpose of the book. The story of Abraham and Isaac -- told in 19 verses in Genesis 22 -- is an essential part of the belief and ...

from rivkat

History of different understandings of the story of Isaac's near-sacrifice by Abraham. There are a number of variations of which I was unaware: In the Islamic tradition, the child to be sacrificed was Ishmael; also, some versions of the story have Abraham carrying out the sacrifice and God return...