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, and interfaith thought.

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 Isaac.” In …

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 narrative in …

Feb 15, 2025 · The Binding or Sacrifice of Isaac The story of the offering of Isaac is one of the most powerful narratives in the Hebrew Bible. But each tradition has understood and used the story …

Sep 11 Blog The Binding or Sacrifice of Isaac By: Robin M. Jensen The story of the offering of Isaac is one of the most powerful narratives in the Hebrew Bible. But each tradition has understood and used …

Apr 19, 2023 · Binding of Isaac Binding of Isaac Latest Apr 19 Blog The Binding of Isaac By: Philip D. Stern Genesis 22 is a spectacular chapter in the Bible that has a long tradition of Jewish and …

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Jul 1, 2025 · Mosaics reflecting the zodiac and other pagan imagery have been discovered in several ancient synagogues. Jewish worship, pagan symbols.

Akedah Akedah Latest Apr 19 Blog The Binding of Isaac By: Philip D. Stern Genesis 22 is a spectacular chapter in the Bible that has a long tradition of Jewish and Christian interpretation. [1] It is known in …

Jun 8, 2021 · A new understanding emerges, I believe, when we realize that this baptism story was modeled on the Old Testament account of Abraham’s near-sacrifice of his son Isaac, an episode …