Abraham's Curse - The Roots of Violence in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Looks at the significance and implications of Abraham's near-sacrifice of his son Isaac to shed new light on religious conflicts in the modern world, analyzing the impact of the story on the beliefs and teachings of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity, especially in relation to Islamic suicide bombings, militant Zionism, and graphic depictions of Christ's crucifixion. Reprint.

Product details

• Authors: Bruce Chilton
• Publisher: Dell Publishing Inc.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 18.09.2009, delayed
• EAN: 9780385520287
• ISBN: 978-0-385-52028-7
• No. of pages: 256