The story of Isaac from the Old Testament

[Name of the institute]

Abstract

The paper discusses the story of Isaac, which is narrated in the Old Testament. Not only has the story been discussed in great detail, but the paper also endures the rationale behind the story and its significance, which is oblivious to the common man of today's era. Isaac is amongst the most revered Holy figures, not only for Christianity or Judaism, but also Islam, and his life is a supreme model for living and leading a perfect, as well as pious life.

The story of Isaac from the Old Testament

Introduction

There is a common belief that the history plays a pivotal role in being the precedent for our future actions and decision. What ever has occurred in the history, and the respective causes of that cause, act either as signs of warning by us, or enable us to acknowledge a path for attaining the success, or the desired objective. However, seldom do we remember that not only the recent worldly history act as the guide way for a common person in the current society, but also the histories of the individuals that have eloquently been mentioned in the Holy and religious sculptures, and amongst those personalities, is the personality of Isaac.

Isaac

Isaac is amongst the most revered Holy figures, not only for Christianity or Judaism, but also Islam, as Isaac is the son of Abraham, who is amongst the main prophets of Muslims. Being the son of a Holy religious figure and a prophet Abraham, Isaac is believed to have attained the reverence and responsibilities of the showing the righteous path to the society, in legacy.

Most importantly, the significance e of Isaac lies in the fact that, unlike other religious figure belonging to that era, his name remained unchanged in the Bible and other holy sculptures. Moreover, Isaac is revered as one of the three primary patriarchs, belonging to the Israelites. The religious history entails that when Isaac was born, the age of Abraham rounded around hundred years. Not only was his name not changed, but the history also manifests that he never left the Canaan (Novick, 2007).

It is also believed that Isaac had witnessed lesser miseries and incidents in his life, in comparison to what Abraham and Jacob had to endure. Most importantly, not only his religious servings and teachings were a marvel, but also his entire lifestyle, which was a moving lesson for a better life for everyone. It was after the 180 years of his pious life, when Isaac died.

The Story of Isaac from the Old Testament

The Old Testament narrates quite a few stories with respect to Isaac and his life; let it be his relationship with his father or the discovery of his love Rebecca. As discussed earlier, almost every aspect f Isaac's life entails great significance and lesson for the individuals belonging to each era. Undoubtedly, every narration regarding Isaac in the Old Testament has its own charm and significance, but the story which not only enthrals and enchants ...