The Sacrifice of Isaac

In the quiet town of Cairo, Missouri, Rabbi Solomon Jacobs lives a life of exile, carrying the burden of a past he cannot escape. Once a celebrated spiritual leader at one of America's most prestigious synagogues, Jacobs now teaches Old Testament classes at a struggling community college while wrestling with guilt, memory, and the haunting consequences of a tragedy that shattered his former life.

When the murder of a beloved cantor resurfaces in Jacobs' mind, buried secrets begin to collide with questions of faith, morality, and redemption. As students, clergy, and congregants grapple with their own brokenness, Jacobs confronts the same biblical struggles he teaches-sacrifice, transformation, betrayal, and forgiveness.

Inspired by the powerful Genesis story of Abraham and Isaac, The Sacrifice of Isaac is a deeply psychological and emotionally layered literary novel exploring the fragile boundary between spiritual devotion and human weakness. Dennis Shulman masterfully weaves theology, suspense, and profound character study into a gripping narrative that challenges readers to confront the darkest corners of the soul while searching for grace, meaning, and redemption.