Frank Moore Cross - [Sacrifice of Isaac] is a major theme of the so-called Elohist [one authori

[Sacrifice of Isaac] is a major theme of the so-called Elohist [one authorial strand in the Pentateuch]. It is marked by all of his linguistic characteristics, and so on. We cannot determine what is historical and what isn't. As literary critics, we would understand the importance of this for understanding life, destiny. But the historical question must be left with a question mark.

- Frank Moore Cross

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topic: Sacrifice, Destiny, Understanding, Life Destiny, Understanding Life, Strands