The Story of Abraham and the Jewish Nation

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Where was Abraham brought up according to the Book of Genesis?

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Abraham was brought up in the small town of Ur near what is now called the Persian Gulf.

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What was Abraham's initial belief system?

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Abraham was initially a polytheist, worshipping many gods.

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What significant change did Abraham make in his belief system?

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Abraham came to believe in one God, becoming the founding father of the monotheistic faiths.

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What did God promise Abraham in the covenant agreement?

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God promised a special relationship with Abraham's descendants, making them a new nation, and expected them to live differently from other tribes.

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What command did God give to Abraham at the start of the story?

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God commanded Abraham to leave his country and family to go to a land God would show him, promising to make him a great nation and bless him.

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What is the significance of the Book of Genesis in the Bible?

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Genesis is the first book of the Bible, part of the Jewish Bible's 24 books, corresponding to the 39 books of the Christian Old Testament.

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Where did Abraham move his family according to the story?

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Abraham moved his family from Ur to Haran, and then to Canaan, now known as Israel.

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What was the central focus of the covenant between God and Abraham?

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The covenant focused on faith, trust, and obedience, with Abraham's blessing resulting from his obedience to God.

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Who was Hagar and what was her significance in Abraham's story?

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Hagar was Sarai's slave who bore Abraham's child, Ishmael, considered the father figure of the Arabs.

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Who was Isaac and what was his significance in the story?

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Isaac was the son of Abraham and Sarah, considered Abraham's heir, and part of the test of faith when God commanded Abraham to sacrifice him.