Abraham on trial
Carol Lowery Delaney
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Abraham on trial
Published
1998
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pages
333
ISBN-10
0691059853
Description
Abraham on Trial questions the foundations of faith that have made a virtue out of the willingness to sacrifice a child. Delaney critically examines evidence from Jewish, Christian, and Muslim interpretations, from archaeology and Freudian theory, as well as a recent trial in which a father sacrificed his child in obedience to God's voice, and shows how the meaning of Abraham's story is bound up with a specific notion of fatherhood. She explores how the sacrifice rather than the protection of children became the focus of faith, to the point where the abuse and betrayal of children has today become widespread and sometimes institutionalized. Kinship and origin myths, the cultural construction of fatherhood and motherhood, suspicions of actual child sacrifices in ancient times, and a revisiting of Freud's Oedipus complex all contribute to Delaney's remarkably rich discussion. She shows how the story of Abraham legitimates a hierarchical structure of authority, a specific form of family, definitions of gender, and the value of obedience that together have become the bedrock of society. The question she leaves us with is whether we should perpetuate this story and the lessons it teaches.
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How many pages are in Abraham on trial?
This edition of Abraham on trial has approximately 333 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Abraham on trial?
For most readers, Abraham on trial typically takes between 6h 56m and 4h 38m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 83,250 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Abraham on trial?
The estimated word count for Abraham on trial is approximately 83,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Abraham on trial?
Abraham on trial was written by Carol Lowery Delaney.
When was Abraham on trial published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.