The Binding or Sacrifice of Isaac - Biblical Archaeology Society
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, …
The Binding of Isaac - Biblical Archaeology Society
Apr 19, 2023 · 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 …
First Person: Human Sacrifice to an Ammonite God?
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 …
The Patriarch Abraham and Family - Biblical Archaeology Society
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 …
Jewish Worship, Pagan Symbols - Biblical Archaeology Society
Jul 1, 2025 · We are in Genesis 22, and Abraham is about to sacrifice Isaac. In case we might have forgotten our Bible class, the names of the principals—Abraham, Isaac and the ram—are …
Tel Be’er Sheva, City of the Patriarchs
Feb 14, 2022 · As told in Genesis, Be’er Sheva was home to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It was there that Abraham formed a covenant with King Abimelech (Genesis 21:32) and also where …
Where Is Golgotha, Where Jesus Was Crucified?
Nov 18, 2025 · Archaeological evidence regarding the location of Golgotha, where Jesus was crucified, suggests the Church of the Holy Sepulchre—or clues beneath the Church of the …
Jacob in the Bible - Biblical Archaeology Society
May 8, 2018 · FREE ebook: Exploring Genesis: The Bible’s Ancient Traditions in Context Mesopotamian creation myths, Joseph’s relationship with Egyptian temple practices and 3 …
Jews and Arabs Descended from Canaanites
Nov 11, 2025 · DNA analysis of 93 ancient remains from Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan reveals that modern Jews and Arabs share more than half their ancestry with the Bronze Age …
Abraham and Lot in the Bible - Biblical Archaeology Society
Mar 11, 2025 · In the Book of Genesis, Abraham leads his beloved son Isaac up Mt. Moriah and prepares to sacrifice him at God’s command. In Muslim tradition, Ishmael is the near-victim.