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Family, faith, and sacrifice: Abraham’s story echoes through three religions.
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Abraham

Trials of Family and Faith

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  • Paperback

    262 pages

  • Release Date

    11 March 2024

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Summary

From God’s surprising call to Abraham to leave home and family to God’s enigmatic commands that he evict one son and sacrifice another, Genesis 12-25 is one of the most dramatic stories of the Old Testament. In an inviting style that showcases his literary discernment, theological sophistication, and passion for the biblical text, Terence E. Fretheim guides readers through the intricacies of the plot.

Abraham, called “the father of a multitude” (Gen 17:5), lives up to his name as the …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781506491950
ISBN-10:1506491952
Author:Terence E. Fretheim
Publisher:Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Imprint:Fortress Press,U.S.
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:262
Release Date:11 March 2024
Weight:318g
Dimensions:152mm x 229mm
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Abraham by Terence E. Fretheim - ISBN: 9781506491950
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About The Author

Terence E. Fretheim

Terence E. Fretheim was an Old Testament scholar and the Elva B. Lovell Professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary. He published numerous books, including About the Bible: Short Answers to Big Questions (Augsburg, 1999) and The Bible as Word of God: In a Postmodern Era (Fortress, 1998).

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