Unbinding Isaac: the significance of the Akedah for modern Jewish thought
"Unbinding Isaac assembles multiple strands of thought and modern knowledge of ancient human sacrifice to offer an original reading of the Akedah. God would like to want child sacrifice-a remarkable display of devotion-but moreso does not want child sacrifice. An authentically religious act can...
| Summary: | "Unbinding Isaac assembles multiple strands of thought and modern knowledge of ancient human sacrifice to offer an original reading of the Akedah. God would like to want child sacrifice-a remarkable display of devotion-but moreso does not want child sacrifice. An authentically religious act cannot be done through the harm of another human being"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 082761473X |