The Death and Resurrection of the Beloved Son: The Transformation of Child Sacrifice in Judaism and Christianity

The Death and Resurrection of the Beloved Son: The Transformation of Child Sacrifice in Judaism and Christianity

by Jon D Levenson (Author)

Synopsis

The near sacrifice and miraculous restoration of a beloved son is a central but largely overlooked theme in both Judaism and Christianity. This book explores how this notion of child sacrifice constitutes an overlooked bond between the two religions.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 272
Edition: Revised ed.
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 26 Sep 1995

ISBN 10: 0300065116
ISBN 13: 9780300065114

Author Bio
Jon D. Levenson, Albert A. List Professor of Jewish Studies at the Divinity School and the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, Harvard University, is the author of numerous other books.