106 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Vayeira (Genesis 18:1-22:24), Source Book Keys, SACKS GENESIS | 18:19 instruct — GEN970 [Setting forth four problems with the conv... GEN970 [Setting forth four problems with the conventional reading of Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice Isaac]. Abraham was chosen to be a role model as a father. God says of him: [This verse]. How could he serve as a model father if he was willing to sacrifice his child? To the contrary, he should have said to God: “If you want me to prove to You how much I love You, then take me as a sacrifice, not my child.” SACKS 23 Share Print Source KeySACKSVerse18:19Keyword(s)instructSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 18:19 instruct — GEN969 [Continued from [[GEN1335]] Genesis 31:... Previous Article GENESIS | 18:19 instruct — GEN973 Judaism is supremely a religion of love: t... Next Article