‘Abraham’s Silence,’ with Dr. J. Richard Middleton

Richard Middleton discusses his novel interpretation of Genesis 22 with Matt, Derek, and Alastair.

J. Richard Middleton

Dr. J. Richard Middleton has a unique interpretation of Genesis 22, Abraham’s (near-)sacrifice of Isaac, which departs — radically, some might say — from both traditional Christian and Jewish readings of this foundational Old Testament story. And if he’s right, it has significant implications for how we do ministry. Matt, Alastair, and Derek leave no stone unturned in this conversation.

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Dr. J. Richard Middleton at Northeastern Seminary

The Liberating Image: The Imago Dei in Genesis 1, by Dr. J. Richard Middleton

Abraham’s Silence: The Binding of Isaac, The Suffering of Job, and How to Talk Back to God, by Dr. J. Richard Middleton

Join FatCat, the friendly feline, as he learns the traditional text of the Apostles’ Creed―the earliest summary of the apostles’ teaching. Enjoy vibrantly illustrated scenes of Jesus’s life and search for FatCat on every page! Young readers and families will read a line from the creed along with a simple reflection to tuck into their hearts. With a list of Scriptures for further learning and a family prayer, this FatCat book is perfect to read again and again. In a fun and accessible way, believers can visualize, memorize, understand, and confess the Apostles’ Creed, which has united all Christians for centuries.

Timestamps

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Hildegard.college
2:23
Not My Subtitle
3:35
The Binding of Isaac
5:51
A Departure from the Tradition
7:47
The Broader Scope
18:28
New Testament Connections
33:06
Old Testament Connections
38:32
Pastoral Application

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