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  1. The Binding or Sacrifice of Isaac - Biblical Archaeology Society

    Sep 11, 2025 · Explore how Jewish and Christian traditions interpret the Binding of Isaac (Akedah), from its biblical origins and ritual symbolism to its profound influence in art, liturgy, …

  2. The Binding of Isaac - Biblical Archaeology Society

    Apr 19, 2023 · Genesis 22 has a long tradition of Jewish and Christian interpretation. It is known in Hebrew as the Akedah, short for the “binding of Isaac.”

  3. The Patriarch Abraham and Family - Biblical Archaeology Society

    Sep 28, 2021 · In a special collection of Bible Review articles, Biblical scholars provide different avenues to understanding the Genesis account of the patriarch Abraham.

  4. First Person: Human Sacrifice to an Ammonite God?

    Feb 15, 2025 · When Abraham is about to sacrifice Isaac, an angel of the Lord cries out to Abraham to stay his hand, and a ram caught by his horns in a thicket is sacrificed instead of …

  5. isaac Archives - Biblical Archaeology Society

    isaac isaac Latest Nov 6 Blog Laughter in the Bible? Absolutely! By: Robin Gallaher Branch Robin Gallaher Branch on the lighter side of the Bible.

  6. Jacob in the Bible - Biblical Archaeology Society

    May 8, 2018 · Who did Jacob wrestle with in the Bible? Genesis 32 describes an interesting encounter from the life of Jacob. On his way to meet his twin brother Esau (for the first time …

  7. Jews and Arabs Descended from Canaanites

    May 24, 2025 · DNA analysis of 93 ancient remains from Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan reveals that modern Jews and Arabs share more than half their ancestry with the Bronze Age …

  8. Who Were the Ammonites, Moabites and Edomites in the Bible?

    Jun 17, 2025 · In the Bible, the Edomites are the descendants of Esau, Jacob ’s twin and Isaac’s oldest son (Genesis 36). The Edomites controlled an area east of the Arabah, from the Zered …

  9. What Is the Negev? - Biblical Archaeology Society

    Feb 3, 2025 · Beer-Sheva was the region’s chief city in biblical times and was home to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It was there that Abraham formed a covenant with King Abimelech (Genesis …

  10. Tel Be’er Sheva, City of the Patriarchs

    Feb 14, 2022 · As told in Genesis, Be’er Sheva was home to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It was there that Abraham formed a covenant with King Abimelech (Genesis 21:32) and also where …