Sep 11, 2025 · Explore how Jewish and Christian traditions interpret the Binding of Isaac (Akedah), from its biblical origins and ritual symbolism to its profound influence in art, liturgy, …

Apr 19, 2023 · Genesis 22 is a spectacular chapter in the Bible that has a long tradition of Jewish and Christian interpretation. [1] It is known in Hebrew as the Akedah, short for the “binding of …

Sep 28, 2021 · It’s one of the most powerful narratives in the Hebrew bible, but for nearly 2,000 years, Jews and Christians have read and portrayed the story differently. According to the …

Feb 15, 2025 · When Abraham is about to sacrifice Isaac, an angel of the Lord cries out to Abraham to stay his hand, and a ram caught by his horns in a thicket is sacrificed instead of …

Jul 1, 2025 · We are in Genesis 22, and Abraham is about to sacrifice Isaac. In case we might have forgotten our Bible class, the names of the principals—Abraham, Isaac and the ram—are …

May 8, 2018 · FREE ebook: Exploring Genesis: The Bible’s Ancient Traditions in Context Mesopotamian creation myths, Joseph’s relationship with Egyptian temple practices and 3 …

Oct 9, 2025 · The sarcophagus depicts a number of Hebrew Bible and New Testament scenes, e.g., Abraham’s near sacrifice of Isaac (Genesis 22), the miracle at Cana where Jesus turned …

Mar 29, 2021 · Excavations at Iron Age sites located in the southern kingdom of Judah, however, have revealed a different picture of ritual sacrifice and worship in ancient Israelite religion. In …

Mar 11, 2025 · In the Book of Genesis, Abraham leads his beloved son Isaac up Mt. Moriah and prepares to sacrifice him at God’s command. In Muslim tradition, Ishmael is the near-victim.

Feb 13, 2022 · The Bible mentions child sacrifice and infanticide —two other practices that shed light on children’s lives in the ancient Near East. Biblical passages about child sacrifice include …