Abraham's obedience to God transcends conventional morality from "summary" of Fear and Trembling by Soren Kierkegaard
Abraham's obedience to God is a paradox that challenges conventional morality. When God commanded Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac, it was a test of Abraham's faith and obedience. This command goes against the moral standards of society, where killing one's own child is considered a heinous act. However, Abraham's obedience goes beyond these societal norms. In sacrificing Isaac, Abraham is faced with a choice between his duty to God and his duty to society. He chooses to obey God, even though it means going against the moral code of his time. This act of obedience is a leap of faith, where Abraham surrenders himself to the w...
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