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1. Abraham - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham
Description: WEBAbraham (originally Abram) is the common Hebrew patriarch of the Abrahamic religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
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2. Abraham | Facts & Significance | Britannica
Link: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Abraham
Description: WEBMar 9, 2024 · 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. According to the biblical book of Genesis, Abraham left Ur, in Mesopotamia, because God called him to found a new nation in …
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3. The Life of Abraham - Bible Study
Link: https://www.biblestudy.org/beginner/learn-basic-bible-timeline/life-of-abraham.html
Description: WEBAbraham, without a doubt, lived a most fascinating life! Abram (his birth name before God renamed him) was born in the city of Ur of the Chaldees to a family that included older brothers Haran and Nahor. Terah, his father, was 130 years old at his birth. Abram, although not the firstborn in the family, is listed before his two older brothers ...
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4. Who Was Abraham? The First Patriarch in the Bible - Chabad.org
Link: https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/112356/jewish/Who-Was-Abraham-The-First-Patriarch-in-the-Bible.htm
Description: WEBBy Menachem Posner. Art by Sefira Lightstone. As recorded in the Bible, Abraham (or Avraham, אברהם) the Hebrew was guided by G‑d to the Holy Land, where he was chosen to be the progenitor of the Jewish nation. Together with his wife, Sarah, he taught people about the existence of a G‑d who is one and cannot be seen.
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5. Who is Abraham in the Bible and Why is He Important?
Link: https://www.beliefnet.com/faiths/christianity/who-is-abraham-in-the-bible.aspx
Description: WEBAbraham in the Bible is the Patriarch of Christianity. His story teaches us about sacrifice, obedience, and God's love through Christ.
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6. The Bible Story of Abraham - Bible Verses and Meaning - Bible …
Link: https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-stories/the-bible-story-of-abraham.html
Description: WEBSep 22, 2023 · Abraham, originally known as Abram, is a prominent Bible figure and one of the most important patriarchs. His story is primarily found in the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament of the Bible. The Bible Story of Abraham - Bible Verses and Meaning
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7. Abraham, the Patriarch - World History Encyclopedia
Link: https://www.worldhistory.org/Abraham,_the_Patriarch/
Description: WEBJun 22, 2020 · 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 (c. 20th century BCE) was born in or near the city of Ur in Mesopotamia, most likely in southern Chaldea.
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8. Profile of Abraham Father of the Jewish Nation - Learn Religions
Link: https://www.learnreligions.com/abraham-father-of-jewish-nation-701196
Description: WEBMay 6, 2019 · Abraham is the great patriarch of Israel, and to New Testament believers, "He is the father of us all (Romans 4:16)." The faith of Abraham pleased God. God visited Abraham on several unique occasions. The Lord spoke to him numerous times, once in a vision and once in the form of three visitors.
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9. Abraham - Encyclopedia of The Bible - Bible Gateway
Link: https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/encyclopedia-of-the-bible/Abraham
Description: WEBAbraham. ABRAHAM ā brə’ hăm ( אַבְרָהָ֤ם ). The primary source of Abraham is the narrative account given in Genesis 11:26-25:18. Significant is the fact that throughout the rest of the OT he is mentioned by name more than forty times. The number of references by NT writers exceeds seventy.
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10. Why Is the Life of Abraham Significant in Christianity?
Link: https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/why-is-the-life-of-abraham-significant-in-christianity.html
Description: WEBOct 4, 2023 · The Abrahamic Covenant represents the central, foundational, and divine promise made by God to the patriarch Abraham. This covenant is central to the biblical narrative and has profound theological and historical implications for …