Jewish Journal6d
The Power and the Cost of Sacrifice
As these difficult times demand great personal sacrifice from a select few, the rest of us should consider the meaning behind ...
Inside Higher Ed26d
Sacrifice’s Enduring Logic
in Genesis 22:1–19, God tests Abraham’s faith by commanding him to sacrifice his only son, Isaac. Abraham, who had waited decades for the birth of Isaac, the son promised by God to carry on his ...
National Catholic Register9d
Hagar, Heartache, Abraham and the Child Problem
A Flemish Baroque painting reanimates Genesis 16–21 and helps us reflect on trust, covenant and the consequences of human ...
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Why Did Lot Sacrifice His Daughters? (4 Possible Justifications)
That’s when God orders him to sacrifice his only son Isaac. Which, interestingly, mirrors God sacrificing Jesus, his only son. But Abraham takes Isaac as he is commanded and right before he ...
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Land Of The Book (1967)
It highlights significant events such as Abraham's near-sacrifice of Isaac, Moses leading the Israelites through the wilderness, the conquest of Canaan, and the building of the temple by Solomon.
Human morals vs the will of God: When prophecy and morality clash
With this understanding, Abraham shaped his own personality to reflect these values, becoming an agent of moral welfare for ...