Isaac is the fulfillment of God’s promise, the long-awaited and almost-despaired-of biological heir and heir of the covenant. Now God asks Abraham to sacrifice him.

I have deep concerns about our common patriarch, Abraham. God says kill your son (Isaac) and he says, “OK.” Sarah says abandon your son (Ishmael) and Abram says, “OK.” Oy.

In a test of his faith and obedience, Abraham is commanded by God to sacrifice his beloved son. Without hesitation, Abraham binds Isaac on the altar and raises the knife to slay him.

Q: Attending Catholic school as a child, I remember being bothered by the story of Abraham being tested by God. God asked Abraham to sacrifice his only son, Isaac, up to Him.

Explore the debate surrounding the sacrifice of Abrahams son in this insightful discussion. The Quran does not explicitly state whether Ismail or Isaac was sacrificed, but evidence supports the view ...

Object Details artist Pelby, W. Mrs. Notes Appears in exhibition catalog as entry no. 2 Gen. 22: 9.--And they came to the place which God had told them of: and Abraham built an altar there and laid ...

The moment Abraham is about to slaughter Isaac he is stopped, but not by G-d Himself who never requested this atrocity in the first place. At this point G-d is conflicted.