Fear and Trembling is a philosophical work by Søren Kierkegaard, published in 1843. It is a reflection on the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac, and examines the anxiety that accompanies faith and the paradox of how one can be both fearful and trusting at the same time. The crossword solution AWE is an appropriate term to describe the feeling of reverence and admiration that one experiences when confronted with the divine. Fear and Trembling is a classic work of existentialist philosophy, and its themes are still relevant today.