Did Abraham Actually Kill Isaac? | Bible & Archaeology

This week, Dr. Bob Cargill and Jordan Jones discuss Genesis 22! We cover it all, the promise to Abraham, child sacrifice in the Bible, God's command to sacrifice Isaac, and the possibility that the story could have originally ended with Abraham actually killing Isaac. ✨ Become a Bible & Archaeology patron:   / bibleandarch   📚 Check out our online courses:   / 118539   ✉️ Send us your questions: [email protected] 🌐 Everywhere you can find us: https://linktr.ee/bibleandarchaeology Hosted by Robert Cargill and Jordan Jones Produced and Edited by Jordan Jones Additional Contributors: Mary Kathryn Lichty and Noah Jedlicka 0:00 Welcome and Introduction 1:42 The Background of the Covenant(s) 8:48 Child Sacrifice 16:35 Reading Genesis 22 24:43 The Binding of Isaac 30:19 Changes in the Narrative 36:41 The Early Editors 39:10 Jephthah's Sacrifice 42:37 Wrap Up Bible & Archaeology is a University of Iowa production. The views and opinions expressed on Bible & Archaeology belong solely to the individuals who share them. They do not represent the positions of the University of Iowa or the State of Iowa.