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Lesson 5 of 5·The Book of Samuel: Religion, Politics, and the Longing for Order

David’s Sacrifice

Towards the end of 2 Samuel, David prevents a national plague. In this episode, Professor Goodman explains how this story, along with the tale of the Binding of Isaac, illuminates the meaning and the importance of the Temple and of religion itself. Where Abraham is willing to sacrifice everything for God, David is willing to sacrifice everything for his people.

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