When Abraham raised his knife over Isaac, was he acting from perfect faith or profound doubt? Traditional readings of the Akedah (binding of Isaac) portray Abraham as an exemplar of devotion, but close analysis of Genesis reveals a more complex figure wrestling with uncertainty about God's true nature. Through comparative analysis of Abraham's responses to various biblical crises, a striking pattern emerges: the man who vigorously advocated for the lives of strangers in Sodom remains mysteriously silent when commanded to sacrifice his own son. This silence suggests not unquestioning acceptance but rather a final, desperate test of divine character—Abraham needed to verify whether his God truly differed from the child-demanding deities of surrounding cultures. By examining Abraham's behavioral patterns throughout his biblical career, this interpretation repositions him as a skeptical explorer of divine nature rather than a "knight of faith." While this "Akedah of doubt" may resonate more strongly with modern skeptical sensibilities than traditional faith-based readings, it raises troubling questions about Isaac's role as an unwitting participant in his father's theological investigation. The analysis contributes to contemporary biblical scholarship by offering an alternative hermeneutical framework that speaks to post-Holocaust Jewish consciousness while maintaining dialogue with classical midrashic traditions.