Sep 11, 2025 · Explore how Jewish and Christian traditions interpret the Binding of Isaac (Akedah), from its biblical origins and ritual symbolism to its profound influence in art, liturgy, and interfaith thought.

Apr 19, 2023 · Genesis 22 has a long tradition of Jewish and Christian interpretation. It is known in Hebrew as the Akedah, short for the “binding of Isaac.”

isaac isaac Latest Jan 1 Blog Who Were the Ammonites, Moabites and Edomites in the Bible? By: Megan Sauter During the Iron Age, when Israel and Judah ruled Canaan, the kingdoms of Ammon, …

Sep 28, 2021 · 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 …

Jan 30, 2026 · 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 …

Jul 1, 2025 · Mosaics reflecting the zodiac and other pagan imagery have been discovered in several ancient synagogues. Jewish worship, pagan symbols.

Jul 12, 2025 · The atoning quality of doves led to comparisons in the Talmud and the Targums with Isaac and Israel. According to these extra-Biblical sources, just as a dove stretches out its neck, so …

Feb 15, 2025 · 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 …

Oct 9, 2025 · The Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem showcases rare Biblical artifacts that illuminate ancient cultures, texts, and archaeological connections to scripture.

Jul 30, 2024 · Adele Berlin argues that the story of Ruth illuminates the main theme of the Hebrew Bible: the continuity of God’s people in their land.