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Jon Levenson on Understanding the Binding of Isaac as the Bible Understands It (Rebroadcast)

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Sacrifice and the Binding of Isaac

This chapter examines the theme of sacrifice in the narrative of the Binding of Isaac, analyzing its implications within ancient Near Eastern cultures. It interrogates the biblical text's stance on child sacrifice and faith testing, revealing a complex interpretation that neither explicitly condemns nor endorses such practices.

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