US theologian Arndt (1971-2007) explores ethical implications of the biblical story Christians call the sacrifice of Isaac and Jews call akedah (binding) or the last or 10th trial of Abraham. She begins by reviewing critically the work of Ronald Green, Philip Quinn, and Timothy Jackson. Then she engages with how Kierkegaard, Philip the Chancellor, and the rabbis of Genesis Rabbah/, dealt with the story. Her conclusion looks at why and how the akedah matters for Christian ethics. The study began as her doctoral dissertation at the University of Notre Dame. Annotation 2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
