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Typology · typological · Confidence: high · curated

Isaac Carrying the Wood and Christ Carrying the Cross

Cited scripture

  • Gen 22:6 — And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together.

Affirmed by

8 Christian traditions affirm this interpretation.

Historic voices touch this

2 passages from 2 historic works cite scripture this interpretation depends on.

  • Catechism of the Catholic Church · 1 passage
  • Against Heresies (Adversus Haereses) · 1 passage