- Abraham - Wikipedia
In Jewish tradition, Abraham is called Avraham Avinu (אברהם אבינו), "our father Abraham", signifying that he is both the biological progenitor of the Jews and the father of Judaism, the first Jew [2]
- Abraham | Facts Significance | Britannica
Abraham (flourished early 2nd millennium bce) was the first of the Hebrew patriarchs and a figure revered by the three great monotheistic religions— Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
- The Story of Abraham - The First Patriarch - Chabad. org
Abraham, the first of the Three Patriarchs, was chosen by God to be the progenitor of the Jewish people
- Abraham in the Bible - His Story and Significance - Christianity
Abraham stands as one of the most pivotal figures in the Bible, revered not only for his role as the patriarch of the Israelites but also for his unwavering faith and obedience to God
- Abraham, the Patriarch - World History Encyclopedia
In Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, Abraham is a venerated patriarch whose relationship with God provides the foundational story for God's beneficial relationship with humanity According to biblical tradition (and some say myth), Abraham (circa 20th century BCE) was born in or near the city of Ur in Mesopotamia, most likely in southern Chaldea
- Abraham - Jewish Virtual Library
Sarah bore Abraham a son, Isaac (in Hebrew, Yitzchak), a name derived from the word "laughter," expressing Abraham's joy at having a son in his old age (Gen 17 - 18) Isaac was the ancestor of the Jewish people Abraham died at the age of 175
- The Patriarchs and the Origins of Judaism - JewFAQ
Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, known as the Patriarchs, are both the physical and spiritual ancestors of Judaism They founded the religion now known as Judaism, and their descendants are the Jewish people Of course, technically, it is incorrect to refer to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob as Jews, because the terms "Jew" and "Judaism" were not used generally to refer to this nation until hundreds of
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