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The Akeidah

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The binding of Isaac (Akeidah) marks a revolutionary shift in human moral consciousness - the moment when child sacrifice transforms from physical act to spiritual metaphor. Through psychoanalytic interpretation and theological analysis, this examination reveals how the biblical narrative resolves the fundamental tension between destructive and nurturing impulses in parent-child relationships. Drawing on Freudian methodology and divine revelation perspectives, the research positions the Akeidah against a broader backdrop of human sacrifice and infanticide across cultures. Greek mythology, historical practices, and Jewish folklore demonstrate how the Oedipus Complex represents a psychological compromise between infanticidal and loving impulses in parent-child relationships. The Akeidah presents a unique solution to this conflict, establishing a new paradigm where parental authority transforms from fear-based to love-based relationships. Through comparative analysis of religious texts, psychological interpretation, and midrashic commentary, the research demonstrates how the narrative establishes the foundation for Jewish identity as "the Chosen People" through voluntary acceptance of divine authority rather than forced submission. This transformation from actual sacrifice to spiritual binding allows both Abraham and Isaac to achieve spiritual union with God while maintaining the essential distinction between human and divine nature.

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    Published 1980

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    Peter Martin