Abraham Trials of Family and Faith |
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Author:
| Fretheim, Terence E. |
Series edited by:
| Crenshaw, James L. |
Series title: | Studies on Personalities of the Old Testament Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-57003-694-1 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2007 |
Publisher: | University of South Carolina Press
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $44.95USD $44.99 |
Book Description:
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Looks at one of the most dramatic stories of the Old Testament; that of Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, Isaac, and Ishmael. Through close readings of ""Genesis"" 12 through 25, this book covers the intricacies of the plot, from God's surprising call to Abraham to leave home and family to God's enigmatic commands to evict one son and sacrifice another.
Looks at one of the most dramatic stories of the Old Testament; that of Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, Isaac, and Ishmael. Through close readings of ""Genesis"" 12 through 25, this book covers the intricacies of the plot, from God's surprising call to Abraham to leave home and family to God's enigmatic commands to evict one son and sacrifice another.