Abraham's Silence: The Binding of Isaac, the Suffering of Job, and How to Talk Back to God
Reexamine difficult biblical narratives surrounding lament, faithful protest, and divine dialogue through meticulous Old Testament exegesis. Respected theologian J. Richard Middleton challenges traditional interpretations of Abraham’s unprotesting compliance, contrasting it with Job’s raw lament to demonstrate that honest, vocal intercession represents a profound, covenantal dimension of mature, vigorous biblical faith.