Why did God test Abraham? Why did God choose this particular test? Why does Abraham not challenge God, even though he challenges God over the fate of Sodom and Gomorrah? Download mp3
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The Binding of Isaac is the most challenging story in Jewish tradition yet it has also been an inspiration in times of despair. The Midrash explores widely different interpretations.
Akeidah in Midrash – Part 2
Was God provoked into testing Abraham? Did Isaac invite the Akeidah on himself? What was the purpose of the Akeidah – to test Abraham, to develop him or to display him to the world? Download mp3
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Abraham takes upon himself the role of slaughterer while Isaac gives himself up fully to being slaughtered. Both of them willingly perform the command of God. They are co-heroes in the story. Download mp3
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The Midrash suggests that Abraham maimed or even killed Isaac, who was then resurrected by God. Isaac’s resurrection is like that of Jesus – which becomes the foundation myth of Christian theology. Download mp3
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