Abraham
Religious Studies: KS3, topic 1.1.4
Abraham
Abraham is an important figure in three different religions - Islam, Judaism and Christianity.
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.
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.
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.
Test yourself on Abraham
What are the TWO kinds of covenant?