{"product_id":"abrahams-silence-j-richard-middleton-9781540964328","title":"Abraham's Silence","description":"It is traditional to think we should praise Abraham for his willingness to sacrifice his son as proof of his love for God. But have we misread the point of the story? Is it possible that a careful reading of Genesis 22 could reveal God was not pleased with Abraham's silent obedience?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidely respected biblical theologian, creative thinker, and public speaker J. Richard Middleton suggests we have misread and misapplied the story of the binding of Isaac and shows that God desires something other than silent obedience in difficult times. Middleton focuses on the ethical and theological problem of Abraham's silence and explores the rich biblical tradition of vigorous prayer, including the lament psalms, as a resource for faith. Middleton also examines the book of Job in terms of God validating Job's lament as \"right speech,\" showing how the vocal Job provides an alternative to the silent Abraham.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book provides a fresh interpretation of Genesis 22 and reinforces the church's resurgent interest in lament as an appropriate response to God.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e J. Richard Middleton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1540964329\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781540964328\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Baker Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/16\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d","brand":"J. Richard Middleton","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44044438470911,"sku":"9781540964328","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a728020a-3890-423f-a911-ce8ecfdb1343.jpg?v=1684972852","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/abrahams-silence-j-richard-middleton-9781540964328","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}