Kierkegaard: Fear and Trembling

In this rich and resonant work, Soren Kierkegaard reflects poetically and philosophically on the biblical story of God''s command to Abraham, that he sacrifice his son Isaac as a test of faith. Was Abraham''s proposed action morally and religiously justified or murder? Is there an absolute duty to God? Was Abraham justified in remaining silent? In pondering these questions, Kierkegaard presents fa...