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.”
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 …
The Patriarch Abraham and Family - Biblical Archaeology Society
Sep 28, 2021 · In a special collection of Bible Review articles, Biblical scholars provide different avenues to understanding the Genesis account of the patriarch Abraham.
Jews and Arabs Descended from Canaanites
May 24, 2025 · DNA analysis of 93 ancient remains from Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan reveals that modern Jews and Arabs share more than half their ancestry with the Bronze Age …
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’ …
isaac Archives - Biblical Archaeology Society
isaac isaac Latest Nov 6 Blog Laughter in the Bible? Absolutely! By: Robin Gallaher Branch Robin Gallaher Branch on the lighter side of the Bible.
Who Were the Ammonites, Moabites and Edomites in the Bible?
Jun 17, 2025 · In the Bible, the Edomites are the descendants of Esau, Jacob ’s twin and Isaac’s oldest son (Genesis 36). The Edomites controlled an area east of the Arabah, from the Zered …
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.