Abraham - Trials of Family and Faith

Terence E. Fretheim guides readers through the intricacies of Abraham's story in Genesis, examines his family, and assesses the significant roles this family plays across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Fretheim frames the narrative as rooted in the trials of family and faith that define Abraham as the father of three religions.

About the author

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).

Product details

• Authors: Terence E. Fretheim
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.03.2024
• EAN: 9781506491950
• ISBN: 978-1-5064-9195-0
• No. of pages: 262
• Dimensions: 229 mm x 150 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 424 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies