Fear and Trembling
by Søren Kierkegaard, Alastair Hannay
Fear and Trembling by Søren Kierkegaard, Alastair Hannay holds a highly rated rating of 4.01 out of 5, based on 11K reader ratings. First published in 1843. The book spans 160 pages.
About Fear and Trembling
Soren Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher, theologian, and religious author interested in human psychology. He is regarded as a leading pioneer of existentialism and one of the greatest philosophers of the 19th Century.In Fear and Trembling, Kierkegaard wanted to understand the anxiety that must have been present in Abraham when God commanded him to offer his son as a human sacrifice. Abraham had a choice to complete the task or to forget it. He resigned himself to the loss of his son, acting according to his faith. In other words, one must be willing to give up all his or her earthly possessions in infinite resignation and must also be willing to give up whatever it is that he or she loves more than God. Abraham had passed the test -- his love for God proved greater than anything else in him. And because a good and just Creator would not want a father to kill his son, God intervened at the last moment to prevent the sacrifice.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Søren Kierkegaard, Alastair Hannay |
| Published | 1843 |
| Pages | 160 |
| Genres | Philosophy, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Classics, Psychology |
| Average Rating | 4.01 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,983 |
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What genre is Fear and Trembling?
Fear and Trembling is categorized as Philosophy, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is Fear and Trembling worth reading?
Based on 11K reader ratings, Fear and Trembling has an average score of 4.01 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Fear and Trembling?
Fear and Trembling has 160 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Fear and Trembling?
Fear and Trembling was written by Søren Kierkegaard, Alastair Hannay. It was first published in 1843.
What is the ISBN for Fear and Trembling?
The ISBN-13 for Fear and Trembling is 9780143037580.0.
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