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Clare Carlisle on Kierkegaard's Fear and Trembling

Aug 10, 2008
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ANECDOTE

Abraham and Isaac

  • Kierkegaard's Fear and Trembling interprets the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac.
  • God commands Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, but a voice intervenes at the last moment.
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Pseudonym and Purpose

  • Kierkegaard uses the story to explore Christian faith, raising questions about its nature.
  • He writes under the pseudonym Johannes de Silentio to encourage reader reflection.
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Interpretations and Anguish

  • Silentio presents multiple interpretations of Abraham's response to God's command.
  • This emphasizes Abraham's choice and the anguish of his three-day journey.
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