Sourcesheet at: limmudny.org/learn-all-year/limmud-moment-podcast/

Abraham's silent obedience is one of the biggest mysteries of the Akedah (Binding of Isaac). "Silence is the snare of the demon," Kierkegaard says, "and the more one keeps silent, the more terrifying the demon becomes." In this session, Tzemah will offer a startling explanation to this mystery employing the tools of modern Biblical exegesis.

Limmud Moment

A podcast from Limmud NY

Tzemah Yoreh - Why Abraham Killed Issac

SEP 13, 201770 MIN
Limmud Moment

Tzemah Yoreh - Why Abraham Killed Issac

SEP 13, 201770 MIN

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Sourcesheet at: limmudny.org/learn-all-year/limmud-moment-podcast/ Abraham's silent obedience is one of the biggest mysteries of the Akedah (Binding of Isaac). "Silence is the snare of the demon," Kierkegaard says, "and the more one keeps silent, the more terrifying the demon becomes." In this session, Tzemah will offer a startling explanation to this mystery employing the tools of modern Biblical exegesis.