Isaac was chosen as the offering not only because he was Abraham's most precious possession but because he was a special gift of God's under the covenant, and remained God's like all the rest of his gifts to man. This underlines the whole purpose of sacrifice, a symbolic reminder that everything man possesses comes from God and is returnable to him.
Paul Johnson, A History of the Jews
Thursday, March 16, 2023
The whole purpose of sacrifice ...
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