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The Binding or Sacrifice of Isaac - Biblical Archaeology Society Isaac kneels in front of the altar A servant stands at right, and the ram, which Abraham will sacrifice in Isaac’s place, is at left The Akedah (ah-kay-DAH), or binding of Isaac, is one of the most powerful narratives in the Hebrew Bible For nearly 2,000 years, however, it has been read somewhat differently by Jews and Christians
The Binding of Isaac - Biblical Archaeology Society The Sacrifice of Isaac, Rembrandt, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Genesis 22 is a spectacular chapter in the Bible that has a long tradition of Jewish and Christian interpretation [1] It is known in Hebrew as the Akedah, short for the “binding of Isaac ”
isaac Archives - Biblical Archaeology Society isaac isaac Latest Jul 3 Blog Lilith By: Janet Howe Gaines In most manifestations of her myth, Lilith represents chaos, seduction and ungodliness Yet, in her every guise, Lilith has cast a spell on humankind Who is Lilith in the Bible?
The Patriarch Abraham and Family - Biblical Archaeology Society It’s one of the most powerful narratives in the Hebrew bible, but for nearly 2,000 years, Jews and Christians have read and portrayed the story differently According to the narrative in Genesis 22:2–18, God, without any warning, commands Abraham to sacrifice his beloved son, Isaac, as a burnt offering Father and son travel three days to Moriah, the place of sacrifice, where they build an
How December 25 Became Christmas - Biblical Archaeology Society Discover how December 25 became the date for Christmas Explore the biblical silence, early Christian debates, pagan influences, and the theological link between Jesus’ birth and death that shaped this enduring holiday
Jacob in the Bible - Biblical Archaeology Society Who did Jacob wrestle with in the Bible? Genesis 32 describes an interesting encounter from the life of Jacob On his way to meet his twin brother Esau (for the first time after a falling out 20 years earlier), Jacob and his party approach the Jabbok River Sending his family and servants across the river before him, Jacob stays on the other side by himself, where he meets a mysterious man
First Person: Human Sacrifice to an Ammonite God? When Abraham is about to sacrifice Isaac, an angel of the Lord cries out to Abraham to stay his hand, and a ram caught by his horns in a thicket is sacrificed instead of Isaac So the question arises, were sons and daughters—as opposed to infants—sacrificed in ancient times? Is there any archaeological evidence?
Jews and Arabs Descended from Canaanites DNA analysis of 93 bodies shows that modern Jewish and Arab-speaking groups of the region are descendants of ancient Canaanites
What Is the Negev? - Biblical Archaeology Society Beer-Sheva was the region’s chief city in biblical times and was home to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob It was there that Abraham formed a covenant with King Abimelech (Genesis 21:32) and where both Isaac and Jacob spoke to God (Genesis 26:23–24; 46:1–4) Later, it was into the Negev Desert that Moses sent the 12 spies
Binding of Isaac Archives - Biblical Archaeology Society Binding of Isaac Binding of Isaac Latest Apr 19 Blog The Binding of Isaac By: Philip D Stern Genesis 22 is a spectacular chapter in the Bible that has a long tradition of Jewish and Christian interpretation [1] It is known in Hebrew as […]