On Wed, May 09, 2007 at 04:10:42PM -0700, Raquel wrote: > On Wed, 9 May 2007 16:26:31 -0400 (EDT) > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > > > It helps to know something of the context when reading the > > bible. The people who Abraham lived among (Canaanites, IIRC?), > > practiced sacrificed the "first fruits" to whatever gods they > > worshipped. It was not uncommon to include the first born > > son in this. One of the remarkable parts of the story of Abraham, > > to a contemporary audience is the fact that the God of Israel does > > not actually call for his people to sacrifice their children. > > And Abraham did not sacrifice Isaac. When Abraham showed up, in > compliance to the wishes of the God of Israel, God provided a lamb > in his place. > It was actually a ram:
Gen22:13 And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son. But, yes you are right. Regards, -Roberto -- Roberto C. Sánchez http://people.connexer.com/~roberto http://www.connexer.com
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