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The binding of Isaac : a religious model of disobedience /
Traditional interpretations in both Judaism and Christianity argue that the ""Akedah"" presents not only an ethical question but also an ethical reply. But for the intervention of the angel, Abraham would have killed his son. Obedience to God take precedence over morality as huma...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York :
T & T Clark International,
©2007.
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| Colección: | Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament studies ;
468. T & T Clark library of biblical studies. |
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Abraham: a model of obedience?
- The original version of the story: Abraham disobeys
- The trial of Sodom in the background: Abraham's ethical protest
- Abraham's journey to Mount Moriah: obedience, internal struggle or prediction of disobedience?
- The religious significance of the Akedah: ethical responsibility, child sacrifice and the existence of the people of Israel
- "Abraham's prevention of the sacrifice": Ibn Caspi's interpretation of Genesis 22
- The fundamental principle of prophecy: Maimonides' esoteric interpretation of Genesis 22
- "He destroys both the innocent with the wicked": between Job and Abraham
- On fearing God without being afraid of Him: from Kierkegaard to Kant
- A religious model of disobedience.