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One of the most challenging stories in the Torah is the Akeida when G-d commanded Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac.
This story raises some strong ethical questions. How could G-d ask for human sacrifice? How can Abraham agree to do it without questioning?
A fascinating discussion of the story of the Akeida and the ethical lessons we learn from it.
By Zalman Gordon5
1515 ratings
One of the most challenging stories in the Torah is the Akeida when G-d commanded Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac.
This story raises some strong ethical questions. How could G-d ask for human sacrifice? How can Abraham agree to do it without questioning?
A fascinating discussion of the story of the Akeida and the ethical lessons we learn from it.

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