Palmer investigates two historical interpretations of Genesis 22-the Binding of Isaac. The dissertative origins of Faith in a Hidden God are clear, and to a certain degree the work suffers as a result. The work is included in Fortress Press's Emerging Scholars series, which highlights "innovative and creative" projects from individuals entering the professional phase of their academic careers. At once a history of exegesis and a theological exploration of the meaning of faith in the face of suffering, this book demonstrates how the way we read the Bible is crucial to the life of faith.Įlizabeth Palmer published a reworked version of her PhD dissertation under the title Faith in a Hidden God: Luther, Kierkegaard, and the Binding of Isaac (2017). ![]() Kierkegaard's interpretation drives readers toward the abyss and leaves them hovering there, on the cusp of faith active in love. Luther's exegesis helps readers flee from the horror of a hidden God toward the comfort of trusting in the mercy of God, promised and revealed through Christ. Yet, both interpretations are anagogical: they move their readers in the faith of which they speak. Kierkegaard emphasizes the unintelligibility of both God and Abraham, showing that faith-whatever it is-is not easily spoken of. ![]() Luther uses the concept of resurrection to sanitize the story of its horror, portraying God as a loving (albeit testing) father and Abraham as a model of trust. ![]() This book examines how Luther and Kierkegaard read Genesis 22 in lively ways that both challenge and edify the life of faith. The story of the binding of Isaac presents problems and opportunities for people who seek to live faithfully in relationship with a God who surpasses our understanding.
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