RT Article T1 Difficult Texts: The sacrifice of Isaac – Genesis 22 JF Theology VO 118 IS 6 SP 438 OP 440 A1 Phillips, Anthony 1936- LA English YR 2015 UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1784162094 AB The sacrifice of Abraham is an example of the shadow side of God which is the ultimate test of faith. It is a recurrent theme in the Hebrew Scriptures culminating in Jesus’ cry from the cross against his inexplicable abandonment. K1 Test K1 shadow side K1 Passion DO 10.1177/0040571X15596129