So, Abram’s decision in faith to act on God’s call was ... a person’s name also included his father’s, e.g., “Isaac ben Abraham,” “Jacob ben Isaac,” “Jesus ben Joseph.” ...

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Most of us have had “too good to be true” moments both in our “regular” lives and in our relationship with God, when the ...

Christian theology has long recognized these “visitors” as the Triune God and seen in this passage one of the first allusions ...

The patriarchs in the Bible were the fathers of the nation of Israel: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Through these three men, the chosen people of God would grow into a mighty nation. God also promised ...

And the New Testament (e.g., Hebrews 11:8-10) will repeatedly return to the covenant God made with Abraham as “our father in faith” (First Eucharistic Prayer). Covenants (berith ...

It is through faith that saints and patriarchs receive Divine Approval. Abraham was awarded and revered as “Father of faith” because of his unshak­able faith in the Most High God. Hebrew 11:8 ...

As the founder of their faith, Abraham is referred to as a Patriarch (father). Jews will seek to follow his example of faithfulness to God in their daily lives. Challah bread is made before ...