Moral Discernment in the Abraham and Sarah Narrative: Observations for Contemporary Pilgrims

For many Christians, Abraham and Sarah are exemplary characters, whose lives provide spiritual and moral guidance for us on our own journeys of faith. Adopting a literary approach, this paper explores the narrative, draws insights from reception history, and asks what it can teach us with regard to...

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Main Author: Carson, Marion L. S. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2023
In: Journal of European Baptist Studies
Year: 2023, Volume: 23, Issue: 2, Pages: 47-64
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible. Genesis 12-22 / Abraham, Biblical person / Sara, Biblical person / Character presentation / Example / Faith / Trust
IxTheo Classification:CB Christian life; spirituality
HB Old Testament
NBE Anthropology
Further subjects:B Abraham
B Sarah
B Narrative
B moral discernment
B Reception History
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