Isaac: Sowing in Joyous Laughter, Reaping in Tears
Biblical Isaac seems to face a series of traumas. Despite the literal meaning of his name (Isaac/Yitzh̲aq/he will laugh), there appears to be little joy in his life. This article argues that contrary to this reading, other dynamics are at play. Isaac overcomes his early experiences and achieves a gr...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage
2016
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Biblical theology bulletin
Year: 2016, Volume: 46, Issue: 4, Pages: 172-176 |
| Further subjects: | B
Isaac
B Joy B Deception B metzah̲eq / playing B Trauma B he will laugh / Yitzh̲aq |
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| Summary: | Biblical Isaac seems to face a series of traumas. Despite the literal meaning of his name (Isaac/Yitzh̲aq/he will laugh), there appears to be little joy in his life. This article argues that contrary to this reading, other dynamics are at play. Isaac overcomes his early experiences and achieves a great deal in his time.. |
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| ISSN: | 1945-7596 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Biblical theology bulletin
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0146107916664051 |