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The white ram a story of abraham and isaac pdf. God said that he would bless abraham and his family. In this lyrically told and beautifully illustrated story a white ram sacrifices himself to save a boys life. Just then a ram appeared out of the nearby bushes. In this version of the story the white ram that intervenes at the last moment to ostensibly save young isaac from sacrifice on the altar as an act of worship to god by his father abraham was actually a part of the story long before the sacrifice ever was ordered.

The ram waits patiently in the garden of eden and beyond until god calls. A story of abraham and isaac mordicai gerstein author. Free shipping for many products. More by and about this author.

Also read jacob and esau story. The white ram is an intriguing spin on a renowned biblical story of gods care and redemptive power. Holiday 1695 32p isbn 978 0 8234 1897 8. Basing the story on midrash jewish tales about old testament stories caldecott medal winner gerstein frames his picture book around the pure white ram that ultimately takes isaacs place.

Abraham was relieved but the sacrifice still had to be made. Find many great new used options and get the best deals for the white ram. Basing the story on midrash jewish tales about old testament stories caldecott medal winner gerstein frames his picture book around the pure white ram that ultimately takes isaacs place. And abraham went and took the ram and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son genesis 2213 20.

Read the full scripture bible story of abraham and isaac below and use the following commentary audio and video to better understand the importance of this event. The item the white ram. A story of abraham and isaac mordicai gerstein represents a specific individual material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in brigham young university. The ram waits patiently in the garden of eden and beyond until god calls.

Abraham offers isaac genesis 221 18. Abraham sacrificed the ram and went back happily with his son. Abraham built an alter and named the place jehovah jireh which means the lord provides. What abraham did was similar to what heavenly father had done.

A story of abraham and isaac by mordicai gerstein 2006 reinforced at the best online prices at ebay. And abraham lifted up his eyes and looked and behold behind him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns.