Wednesday, February 20, 2008
What is the answer to the question posed in the third chorus?
"What is the finest gift that gods can give to mortals?"
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Abraham Willingness to Sacrifice Isaac
Yes, I think that Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac was a requirement for establishing the covenant with God because it reflected a trust/confidence in God that Adam and Eve lacked when they disobeyed and ate of the fruit of Tree of Knowledge. It was a gesture of submission, and of supreme generosity, on the part of Abraham. This act reflects a willingness in Abraham to hold his part of a Covenantal relationship with God for the benefit of His chosen people.