AP Language And Composition: Unbreakable Faith

Throughout time biblical scriptures have been interpreted differently by different religions, scholar’s, and languages. Many theologians have provided different interpretations based off their mentors and time they lived. Using works from the Sacra Pagina Series, Norton Bible scriptures, and excerpts from Matthew, Mark, Luke, and teaching of John Calvin this essay will show the vast differences of interpretations in just one biblical scripture let alone throughout the entire bible and its many interpretations.

In this chapter, it is clear that Abraham trusted God completely. Abraham did not know why God was testing him. But Abraham could recognise God’s voice. The Bible clearly teaches that murder is wicked (Deuteronomy 5:17). The answer is that God never wanted Abraham to kill Isaac. God stopped Abraham before Abraham could hurt Isaac. So God had a different plan. God was not really asking Abraham to kill Isaac. In fact, God was asking Abraham to prove that he (Abraham) would always trust God. Abraham did not know about God’s plan to save Isaac. But Abraham realised that God had such a plan. He told his servants that he would bring Isaac back to them (verse 5). He told Isaac that God would provide the *lamb for the *sacrifice (verse 8). Hebrews

The pagans of this time were sacrificing humans to appease their gods. When God tells Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac, it isn’t all that odd. But, when God tells Abraham to take Isaac down, he is commanding the Hebrew people to never sacrifice humans to God. This elevates and separates the Hebrews from their savage surroundings.

Within The Torah are many different stories that support this theme, one of the most well-known being the story of God telling Abraham to sacrifice his son. God said to Abraham, “Take your son, your favored one, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the heights that I will point out to you” (The Torah 54). This was a huge sacrifice God was asking Abraham to make; he was asking for the life of his child, whom he treasured immensely. One might think that such a request would warrant careful

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To Nathan, many of his sacrifices are justified under his religion. Within the bible, sacrifice is often surrendered unto God to prove allegiance or following, such as Abraham’s sacrifice of his son Isaac. It is obvious the bible becomes Nathan’s coping mechanism after his company’s death in WW2, however it is his unwillingness to accept the change in times that leaves his family to suffer due to his decisions. Orleanna describes Nathan's relentless attitude toward his mission in the Congo with the statement, “He meant personally

1. Frank is prompted to say this when he reminisces on the masters of his school and his father's words, of glorious death for Faith and Ireland.

I glance over at the clock it reads 3 AM, my mind buzzing with stress makes me stay awake.My eyes dart around my bedroom, trying to find something to focus on and go to sleep. My mind runs over the long, boring conversations of the day and what I should have said at what specific time and keeps running on, the only thing breaking me from my stress filled thoughts is a sound unfamiliar to me. It sounded like a creak in the floorboards, which happen 24/7 but it still left me baffled.

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly stresses the importance of utilizing rhetorical strategies to effectively persuade readers through the process of writing. Of the numerous persuasive techniques mentioned in the reading, I was most intrigued by the prevalence of pathos in many forms of argumentative approaches, such as the Aristotelian approach. In contrast to Rogerian’s style of argumentation, the focal point of this method heavily relies on attacking the opposition to win the support of the audience. To gain a better understanding of pathos’ role in the technique, it is necessary to turn to an example to dissect, such as Adolf Hitler’s infamous speech. In it, Hitler incorporates Aristotle’s style of argument, where he attacks and places

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Abraham’s seriousness and dedication in regards to his covenant with God control tense actions and events between Abraham and Isaac. Abraham is compelled in his actions by his understanding and faith that his belief in God will reap benefits. Without hesitation, he considers doing everything that God tells him to do. Abraham’s willingness and sacrifice of Isaac show the great power that God has over Abraham. Abraham’s desire for God’s approval and blessings compel him toward grave actions without the concrete command from God. Abraham merely implies God’s intentions from the limited conversations held between Abraham, God, and the angel.

I intend to take AP Literature and Composition to strengthen my reading and writing skills, which will better prepare me for future academic and career endeavors. Besides this, I’ve always loved storytelling. In a regular English course, I would only be exposed to paltry rations of literature. To avert boredom and intellectual stagnation, I must challenge myself.

Abraham trust is tested when God asked for Isaac, Abraham’s beloved son to be used for a burnt offering (Gen 22:1-19). Abraham is willing to give this offering to God, bringing us back to the issue of using humans as sacrifice. At the end, God provides a ram for the offering and praises Abraham for his obedience; reinforcing the unconditional trust that he requests from Abraham, assuring him of a blessed

The context of this passage provides readers with a timeline of Abraham’s relationship with God while also functioning as a final conclusion to the major theme of faith in God throughout Genesis. By asking Abraham to sacrifice his only son, we are presented with a dilemma so seemingly unimaginable it almost seems like a punishment. However, Abraham show’s no hesitation in sacrificing Isaac alludes to his faith that God will work out another sacrifice. This lack of hesitation symbolizes Abraham’s knowledge of God’s capabilities from his experience’s in the preceding chapters; God has not given Abraham a reason to doubt him. Rather, Abraham exclaims that both he and Isaac would be

Abram leaves his home and family, and departs into the "strange land" of Canaan, showing an extreme obedience to God and understanding of his duty to father this great race. Throughout Genesis, Abraham builds altars to God and sacrifices animals. In Genesis 22:2, God tells Abraham, "Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains". The next day, Abraham sets off for Moriah "and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar upon the wood. And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son." After God stops the sacrifice, he tells Abraham, "Now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me."