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TitleAbraham's silence : The Binding of Isaac, the suffering of Job, and how to talk back to God
AuthorMiddleton, J. Richard.
Call No222.110922 MID
CollectionNon Fiction
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International Standard Book Number 9780801098017
Dewey Decimal Classification Number 222.110922 MID
Personal Name Middleton, J. Richard.
Title Statement Abraham's silence : The Binding of Isaac, the suffering of Job, and how to talk back to God
Imprint Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, 2021.
Physical Description 256p.
General Note Includes Index and Bibliographical References.
Summary, Etc. It is traditional to think we should praise Abraham for his willingness to sacrifice his son as proof of his love for God. But have we misread the point of the story? Is it possible that a careful reading of Genesis 22 could reveal that God was not pleased with Abraham's silent obedience? Widely respected biblical theologian, creative thinker, and public speaker J. 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. 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. 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. This book provides a fresh interpretation of Genesis 22 and reinforces the church's resurgent interest in lament as an appropriate response to God
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term ABRAHAM, PATRIARCH.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term ISAAC, PATRIARCH.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term JOB (BIBLICAL FIGURE).
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term BIBLE.O.T. - GENESIS - CRITICISM, INTERPRETATION, ETC.