Religious Studies 1022A/B Lecture 5: The Abrahamic Religions
1 Oct 2018
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All western religions originate to the same place, the middle east. Abraham/ibrahim father of the jewish and arab nations. The male head (father) of an ancient family line, a venerable tribal founder or leader . (harris & platzner, g-33) An agreement or compact between individuals (e. g. , abraham & Abimelech genesis 21:27); a promise yhwh makes to certain people (e. g. , noah, abraham, david); a legal bond yhwh forms with a chosen group, such as israel, and the demands god makes in return. (harris & Abrahamic covenant found at gen 12:1-3, 15:1-21, 17:1-27, 22:15-18. The series of promises yhwh makes to the patriarch abraham, including vows to give his descendants nationhood, the territory of canaan, and a line of kings, and to make them a source of universal blessing. (harris & Abraham as model of faith and obedience to god. He is held in high regard in all three faiths.
