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Ishmael’s shame and humiliation at being rejected in favor of Isaac, as Abraham’s heir, remind us of the shame and humiliation at Islamic civilization’s failures that drives so many terrorists.

Two bible stories tell of the near death of the two sons of Abraham, Ishmael and Isaac, heroes of two complementary codes. One son is by an angel saved, one spared by a substitute, a ram.

When we consider the Isaac-Ishmael story, our focus tends to be on Isaac. Mayfield shows, however, that the plain meaning of the biblical text indicates that both brothers receive the covenant of God ...

Q:Good God Squad piece this week, Rabbi! I am preaching this coming Sunday on that father/son relationship of Abraham and Isaac at my church in Patchogue, N.Y., where I serve as pastor. I love ...

She orders Abraham to banish Hagar and Ishmael (to protect Isaac’s inheritance). With God’s endorsement, ... I want to know why the authors of the Bible believed it to be true.

When Ishmael Finally Repents. Ishmael helped spread the Big Lie... By. Rav Yitzchak Korn - 24 Heshvan 5777 – November 25, 2016. 0. Share on Facebook. Tweet on Twitter ...

After Ishmael is born to Abraham and Hagar, Abraham is told by God that he will have another child – this time with Sarah (Genesis 17:16). Abraham responds, “Oh, that Ishmael might live… ...

The Torah focuses on Isaac’s life more than Ishmael’s so it is not unexpected that Genesis 22 is all about Abraham and Isaac. The Qur’an hints at a solution to the question of the son’s name.

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