This is why the story of Odysseus’ journey back to those he loves has inspired fascination and homage from the likes of James Joyce, the Coen brothers and now Nolan. Like The Odyssey, the Hebrew Bible, or Tanakh, tells epic stories full of complicated characters. Its vision for humanity has not fallen into ruin, and it has not been sequestered inside the marble halls of “great literature.” Like Odysseus’ journey, the Binding of Isaac is unquestionably one of the greatest stories ever told. However, unlike Odysseus’ journey, it unfolds over a mere 19 sparse verses.