Tag Archives: Abraham

Every Step An Arrival: Going Without Knowing

Posted on February 5, 2016 by

In his book The Pastor, Eugene Peterson cites a Denise Levertov poem that closes with this line: “every step an arrival.” Levertov uses the phrase as a description of her development as a poet but her words fire my imagination … Continue reading →

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The Story: The Akedah

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

The story of akedah (Hebrew for “binding) is found in Genesis 22. After the birth of Isaac, the child of promise, we don’t expect this kind of postscript. It is a chilling episode, offensive to modern sensibilities, counter-intuitive on every … Continue reading →

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The Story: To Cut a Covenant

Posted on February 2, 2013 by

Abram’s response to God’s call is only the beginning of his story. God initiates a deeply personal covenant with Abram, as expressed in the text of Genesis 15. The word of YHWH comes to Abram in a vision, “Fear not, … Continue reading →

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