A theological student had an...
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A theological student had an appointment to visit his professor, Paul Tillich, in his home,
to discuss an assignment. The student arrived at the appointed time, only to find Tillich in
his study, surrounded by a chaotic scene of books pulled off the shelves, sheets of paper
scattered around, and furniture out of place. Right in the middle of the mess sat Tillich,
with his two-year-old daughter.
"Perhaps this is a bad time, professor," the student suggested.
"No," said Tillich. "This is a fine time. I have just learned something I never knew before. For the first time in my life, I understand Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac."
"Perhaps this is a bad time, professor," the student suggested.
"No," said Tillich. "This is a fine time. I have just learned something I never knew before. For the first time in my life, I understand Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac."
