James Goodman

James Goodman is a professor at Rutgers University, where he teaches history and creative writing. His most recent book, But Where Is the Lamb?, is now available. He is also the author of two previous books, including Stories of Scottsboro, which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. He lives in New York.


Articles by James Goodman

Who Wrote the Story of Abraham and Isaac?

  “I didn’t think he’d do it. I really didn’t think he would.” That’s how I open my book, with ...

Understanding Genesis 22: God and Child Sacrifice

Like many people I know, I first heard the story of Abraham and Isaac as a child. I couldn’t have been older ...

The Ultimate Sacrifice: James Goodman on Abraham and the Binding of Isaac

Many people ask me, “What’s a nice guy like you doing in a field like this?” By which they mean: ...