Abraham on trial

Bible’s Abraham to Be Tried in New York - Eliot Spitzer will lead the prosecution and Alan Dershowitz will defend in this mock trial

On Sunday, the father—also known as Abraham—will be brought up on charges of attempted murder and endangering the welfare of his son, Isaac, in a mock trial at Temple Emanu-El synagogue on the Upper East Side.

Presiding over the Old Testament-inspired case will be U.S. District Judge Alison Nathan. Representing Abraham will be high-profile defense attorney Alan Dershowitz. Former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer will lead the prosecution.