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Introduction Testament and the identity of
Patriarch Abraham is a central figure Abraham’s ‘Only Son’ who was taken
in the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic up for sacrifice. The Holy Bible
scriptures. Abraham’s covenant with narrates the entire event in Genesis
God is one of the most important 22:1-19 but in the entire narrative only
themes in the Old Testament of the once has the Lord mentioned the name
Holy Bible. Consequently, the of ‘Isaac’ after the term ‘Only Son.’
‘Abrahamic Sacrifice’ i.e., God’s Also, a deeper analysis and scrutiny
command to Abraham to sacrifice his of the biblical version of the sacrifice
‘Only Son,’ has been interpreted by along with other related verses - raises
different religions differently. The some valid doubts and apprehensions
Jewish scholars interpret Isaac’s about the identity of the ‘Only Son’
willingness to be sacrificed as the and the ‘Beloved One’ of Abraham
atonement for the sins of Israel while the ordered to be sacrificed. The Biblical
Christian scholars interpret the incident narrative contains contradictions and
as a prelude to the sufferings of Jesus inconsistencies about the ‘Only Son’
Christ. Also, the identity of Patriarch being Isaac. Also, the bias against
Abraham’s son taken up for sacrifice has Ishmael, the firstborn of Patriarch
been debated for centuries among the Abraham, is clearly evident in the
Jews, Christians, and Muslims. works of Jewish and Christian
About the identity of the son to be scholars. Employing a descriptive-
sacrificed, while the Jews and analytical approach, the research
Christians unanimously agree that it is analyses pertinent Biblical texts and
Isaac, the Islamic tradition by and large commentaries. It juxtaposes the
holds that it was Ishmael. This research sacrificial event with other notable
will be beneficial to all the Abrahamic occurrences, such as the birth order of
religions. For the Jews and Christians, Abraham’s sons, God’s covenant
this will present data and analysis concerning his descendants, the
regarding Abraham’s sacrifice and the significance of firstborns in the Old
theological discussions related to it. Testament, and Abraham’s affection
Conversely, for Muslims, the research for his son Ishmael. The research tries
will provide additional information to answer the main question: Who was
regarding the mainstream Islamic Abraham’s son taken up for sacrifice?
opinion about the identity of Theoretical Foundations
Abraham’s son taken up for sacrifice. 1. Sacrifice
This research paper discusses the Sacrifice refers to offering something
‘Abrahamic Sacrifice’ in the Old to God as atonement for one’s sins.
