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{{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]].}}
 
{{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]].}}
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[[Image:Maps-near-east-abrahams-journey.gif|thumb|A map of the journey of Abraham]]
  
 
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Revision as of 12:17, 14 November 2006

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. (Read more)




A map of the journey of Abraham

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