38. The Psychological Birth of Judaism: The Origin of Judaism and the Bicameral Mind
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38. The Psychological Birth of Judaism: The Origin of Judaism and the Bicameral Mind
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"The story of Abraham and Isaac is a cornerstone of monotheism. God commands a father to sacrifice his only son, and the father obeys without a single word of protest. For millennia, this has been taught as the definitive model of unwavering religious faith. But we have to consider the possibility that Abraham wasn't 'choosing' to be faithful. If he lacked the psychological capacity to debate or choose, his immediate obedience takes on a different meaning..."
Learn more by reading "Conversations on Consciousness and the Bicameral Mind," currently on sale for a limited time:
https://www.amazon.com/Conversations-Consciousness-Bicameral-Mind-Interviews/dp/1737305534
https://www.julianjaynes.org/book/conversations-on-consciousness-and-the-bicameral-mind/
Video produced by Marcel Kuijsten using generative AI tools and reviewed by human editors for accuracy and clarity.