# Isaac — The Pursuit of God character guide

> Isaac in The Pursuit of God by A. W. Tozer.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** thy

**First appearance:** 0004-i-following-hard-after-god

## Who they are

Son of Abraham, mentioned in the context of patriarchal faith.

## Relationships

### [Abraham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pursuit_of_god_se/characters/abraham)

_family_

Abraham and Isaac are father and son, with their relationship culminating in the test of faith on Mount Moriah.

## In the story

### [II: The Blessedness of Possessing Nothing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pursuit_of_god_se/chapters/ii-the-blessedness-of-possessing-nothing)

Isaac is the beloved son whom Abraham is commanded to sacrifice, representing the idol of the heart that must be relinquished.

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