1.1.4

Abraham

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Abraham

Abraham is an important figure in three different religions - Islam, Judaism and Christianity.

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Abraham

  • Abraham is mentioned in both Jewish and Muslim history.
    • There are stories about how he stood up to people who worshipped pagan idols.
    • Abraham rejected idol worship, child sacrifices, and violence, supposedly to please God.
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Abraham's instructions

  • Abraham taught the world about the One God, the creator of heaven and earth, who is both transcendent and immanent (close to humanity).
    • Abraham was instructed to leave his homeland and travel to the Holy Land of Israel.
    • In Israel, he would become the “father of many nations” and have a special relationship with God.
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Covenants

  • God enters into a covenant with Abraham. A covenant is a special agreement between two sides.
    • Sometimes covenants are one-sided (unilateral). Where the powerful side promises things to a weaker side.
    • In other cases, covenants can be two-sided (bilateral). Where each side takes on promises and responsibilities.

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1Year 7

1.1Origins of Abrahamic Faith

1.2Judaism

1.3Christianity

1.4Buddhism

1.5Disciplinary Knowledge

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3.1Life & Death

3.2Extremism

3.3Equality

4Additional Concepts

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