Curated OER
"Your Son, Your Only One" - The Sacrifice of Isaac as a Motif in Holocaust Poetry
Class groups examine a series of poems that use Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice Isaac as a motif in Holocaust poetry. Included are questions, notes to the teacher, and bibliographical information on each poem. The activities could be...
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Bible Study Guide: God Tested Abraham (Genesis Chapter 22)
Provides the text from the Bible that tells the story of Abraham's attempted sacrifice of Isaac. It discussed how God tested Abraham.
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The Days of Genesis 1
You must scroll down to the section titled "The Early Church and the Day-Age Theory" to begin specific reading on St. Augustine's interpretation of Genesis 1; however, the information leading up to it is valuable as well. Provides...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Abraham, in Liturgy
This site explains how the Christian relationship to the Jewish patriarch Abraham is celebrated in the liturgical rites of the Catholic Church. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: The Bosom of Abraham
This site gives a theological explanation for the Scriptural references to this term, "The Bosom of Abraham." This phrase was used by Jesus in telling parables about the judgment. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a...
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Akhlah: The Jewish Children's Learning Network: Genesis
For a simple, step by step, exploration of the first book of the Torah, use this resource. Visitors are also introduced to Hebrew terminology and script.
Bible Study Tools
Condensed Biblical Encyclopedia: Abram
This site helps develop the background to understand Abraham and the covenant between he and God. This is the place to start.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Isaac
This site gives the story of Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sara. It tells the Biblical account of God's gift of a son to Abraham and Sara, the desired sacrifice, and the final outcome. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Sara
This site gives biographical information and Biblical references to Sara, the wife of Abraham. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...