This book provides a fresh interpretation of Genesis 22 and reinforces the church’s resurgent interest in lament as an appropriate response to God. Professors and students of the Bible, theology, and spirituality pastors and. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth Free Download (v1.0.1.0) About The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth When Isaac’s mother starts hearing the voice of God demanding a sacrifice be made to prove her faith, Isaac escapes into the basement facing droves of deranged enemies, lost brothers and sisters, his fears, and eventually his mother. Middleton also examines the book of Job in terms of God validating Job’s lament as “right speech,” showing how the vocal Job provides an alternative to the silent Abraham. The Binding of Isaac, the Suffering of Job, and How to Talk Back to God. Middleton focuses on the ethical and theological problem of Abraham’s silence and explores the rich biblical tradition of vigorous prayer, including the lament psalms, as a resource for faith. Richard Middleton suggests we have misread and misapplied the story of the binding of Isaac and shows that God desires something other than silent obedience in difficult times. Widely respected biblical theologian, creative thinker, and public speaker J. But have we misread the point of the story? Is it possible that a careful reading of Genesis 22 could reveal God was not pleased with Abraham’s silent obedience? It is traditional to think we should praise Abraham for his willingness to sacrifice his son as proof of his love for God.
Logos Research Subscription for Schools.
0 kommentar(er)
