Abraham

Abraham was the father of Isaac and the grandfather of Jacob and Esau.

Appearances

• "The Rock" (Mentioned Only)

Real World Background

Abraham (in Hebrew, אַבְרָהָם‎) is considered the patriarch of the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faiths. The name is Akkadian in origin (transliterated as 'Abram', meaning "Beloved Father") with the later form of Abraham understood to be Aramaic, meaning "Exalted Father". [1] The son of Terah and Amathlai, Abraham was already an elderly man when he was first called by God to journey to Canaan and promised posterity. Abraham's relationship with God involved a series of trials in his later life that culminated in the binding of his son, Isaac, with the intention of sacrificing him on an altar. His commitment unwavering, Isaac was spared when an Angel stopped Abraham and a ram was substituted instead. (Genesis 11-22)

See Also

• Abraham at Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia