ABRAHAMBorn in the city of Ur, Babylonia
Son of Terach = Idol Merchant Early Childhood: questioned father’s faith ten went out to seek the truth COVENANT: God had called Abraham. He had told Abraham to leave his family and his home and God would make a better nation and bless Abraham. Abraham accepted God's offer. |
ISAACSon of ABRAHAM
God placed a difficult test on Abraham = God commanded that Abraham sacrifice Isaac God – Abraham ISAAC Burning Offering God’s Test = Akediah (Jewish Tradition) Isaac = Test his faith, knew he was a subject of sacrifice |
JACOBSon of ISAAC and REBECCA
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PATRIARCHS OF THE CHURCH
Significant spiritual ancestors of the religion today, JUDAISM.
They all contributed and founded the religion that we know, JUDAISM.
Scholars have questioned the existence of these men.
http://www.jewfaq.org/origins.htm
http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/homework/religion/jewish.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cMEBS-OKOw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OW9x-Z3u2Lo
http://www.jewfaq.org/origins.htm