Interpreting Abraham
Download or Read eBook Interpreting Abraham PDF written by Bradley Beach and published by Augsburg Books. This book was released on 2014-02-01 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Bradley Beach |
| Publisher | : Augsburg Books |
| Total Pages | : 218 |
| Release | : 2014-02-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781451452372 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1451452373 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (72 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Interpreting Abraham by : Bradley Beach
Book excerpt: The text presents a collection of essays that reflect upon the narrative of God’s command to Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac in Genesis 22. It explores various readings of Abraham and the Akedah story throughout history, including traditional, modern, and post modern readings, as well as through Jewish, Christian, and Islamic lenses. The book demonstrates the diversity of interpretations, and the dramatic impact of the story on the western intellectual tradition.
