May 26 2006
Genesis 22
Genesis 22
The Sacrifice of Isaac,
The Akedah,
Or
Is This Really What a Test of Faith Looks Like?
There are few words that I could use to begin any conversation or discussion of this chapter, mostly because there are already so many words in print concerning the content of this passage. Suffice to say that there are few stories in the Old Testament that are both as controversial and foundational to the Jewish and Christian perceptions of faith as when God asks Abraham to sacrifice Isaac upon Mount Moriah. Thus, like with similar chapters and/or stories that can be quite difficult to interpret and translate (to anyone, no matter their age), I will be selecting some quality commentary selections for the reader to peruse along with some reflection of my own, as opposed to an in-depth lesson. So, please read through what I’ve collected here and comment if you’d like to.
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