Hardly any biblical story fascinates and disturbs at the same time as much as that of the sacrifice of Isaac. It raises burning questions: What kind of God is this who demands such a thing - and what kind of father is this? What's more, this passage raises questions that are not only spiritual, but also ecclesiastical and political, especially today: What obedience does the church demand and what obedience do we need? Who is the Isaac today and what is done for him?

Thomas Frings and Emmanuela Kohlhaas take these questions even further. With an eye for the Bible and personal experience, the religious sister and priest write about spiritual abuse and obedience 2.0, encourage resistance, and show where spiritual resilience comes from. Groundbreaking: they finally give Sara a voice as well, unearthing a whole new perspective. The authors shine with brilliant observations, are combative and have concrete demands for fundamental change. Against false obedience and fatalistic despondency, a protest for life and real freedom.