Greetings Card : Abraham offering up Isaac for sacrifice

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Abraham offering up Isaac for sacrifice

Abraham offering up his son Isaac for sacrifice is stopped just in time by an angel

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Media ID 23098844

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Abraham Angel Angels Biblical Bush Horns Isaac Knife Offering Sacrifice Stopped Testament

Greetings Card (7"x5")

Experience the depth of emotion and faith in our Abraham and Isaac greeting cards from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library. This powerful image from Mary Evans Prints Online captures the poignant moment when Abraham, bound to God's command, prepares to sacrifice his beloved son Isaac. Just as the knife is raised, an angel intervenes, halting the sacrifice and sparing Isaac's life. Our beautifully designed greeting cards perfectly encapsulate the story's timeless themes of love, devotion, and divine intervention. Share this inspiring message with your loved ones, and let the story of Abraham and Isaac touch their hearts.

Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.

Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more

Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the dramatic moment from the Old Testament when God intervenes to stop Abraham from sacrificing his beloved son Isaac. In the biblical story found in the Book of Genesis, God had tested Abraham's faith by commanding him to offer up his only son as a sacrifice. With the knife poised above Isaac, an angel of the Lord appears from the heavens, halting Abraham's hand at the last possible moment. The angel offers Abraham a ram caught in the thicket as a substitute sacrifice, sparing Isaac's life. The detail in this print brings the scene to life, with Abraham's anguished expression and outstretched arm, contrasted against the calm and serene face of the angel. The ram, with its powerful horns, stands ready in the background, its body entangled in the bush. The desolate landscape, with its barren trees and rocky terrain, adds to the sense of isolation and solemnity. This biblical story of faith and obedience is a powerful reminder of the depths of Abraham's devotion to God, and the ultimate mercy and grace shown by the Almighty. The image also highlights the importance of sacrifice, not only in the religious context but also in the broader sense of giving up something valuable for a greater good.

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