
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 has a long tradition of Jewish and Christian interpretation. It is known in Hebrew as the Akedah, short for the “binding of Isaac.”
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 …
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 …
isaac Archives - Biblical Archaeology Society
isaac isaac Latest Oct 9 Blog 10 Great Biblical Artifacts at the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem By: David Moster 10 The Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem houses one of the world’s most …
Jacob in the Bible - Biblical Archaeology Society
May 8, 2018 · Who did Jacob wrestle with in the Bible? Genesis 32 describes an interesting encounter from the life of Jacob. On his way to meet his twin brother Esau (for the first time …
Jewish Worship, Pagan Symbols - Biblical Archaeology Society
Jul 1, 2025 · Mosaics reflecting the zodiac and other pagan imagery have been discovered in several ancient synagogues. Jewish worship, pagan symbols.
How December 25 Became Christmas
Jul 10, 2025 · Discover how December 25 became the date for Christmas. Explore the biblical silence, early Christian debates, pagan influences, and the theological link between Jesus’ …
What Is the Negev? - Biblical Archaeology Society
Feb 3, 2025 · 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 …
The Enduring Symbolism of Doves - Biblical Archaeology Society
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 …