All of the conjectures surrounding the story, whilst interesting, seriously I love a story as much as the next man, but ultimately they are insignificant. One can only say for sure anything about what actually happened in the story. To add anything, or to interpret it in a way that isn't consistent to make it sound better, is nothing more than dishonest apologetics. Now, the cultural details of Hebrew society, such as where the animals were placed, and the custom of women coming out of their house to greet victorious parades, sure, that's important. But since none of them indicate the intentions of the individuals of the story to any degree, they're also merely objects of fascination.
The point of the story is that the daughter did come out first, and God being all-knowing and all powerful, certainly knew about it. Otherwise he's not all knowing, which calls into question most of Christian doctrine. If he did know it, then he's all for human sacrifice.
Abraham certainly believed God would ask that of his people.
The point of the story is that the daughter did come out first, and God being all-knowing and all powerful, certainly knew about it. Otherwise he's not all knowing, which calls into question most of Christian doctrine. If he did know it, then he's all for human sacrifice.
Abraham certainly believed God would ask that of his people.
