{{summary | text=Abraham was a major figure in the [[Old Testament]]. He is considered the father of the Jewish people. The account of his life is found in the [[Book of Genesis]], beginning in Chapter 11. In the [[New Testament]] Abraham is mentioned prominently as a man of [[faith]] and the [[apostle Paul]] uses him as an example of [[salvation by faith]].}}
[[Image:Maps-near-east-abrahams-journey.gif|thumb|A map of the journey of Abraham]]