His importance to the Jewish, Christian and Islamic faiths was such that hundreds of new stories were written about Abraham, beginning around the third century BCE.
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The short answer is, when God called Abram/Abraham, he obeyed fully:
Genesis 26:5 (New International Version (NIV):
5 because Abraham obeyed me and did everything I required of him, keeping my commands, my decrees and my instructions."
The major difference between the beliefs of the people of Mesopotamia and Abraham, is that Mesopotamian religions were polytheistic, meaning worship of many gods, and Abraham's believed in one god, Yahweh, so he was monotheistic.
He was known as "The Father Of The Hebrews" for a reason. Abram was the first one to believe in one true god, and god promised him to have a giant family from his descendents, changing his name to Abraham, meaning "father of many nations".
Abraham and Jacob were both important figures in the Bible, but they had different roles and experiences. Abraham is considered the patriarch of the Israelite people and is known for his unwavering faith in God. Jacob, on the other hand, was Abraham's grandson and is known for his role in the formation of the twelve tribes of Israel. Both men faced challenges and tests of faith, but their stories highlight different aspects of God's plan for his people.
After. The story of Noah and the Flood in Genesis comes before the story of Abraham and the descent into Egypt. According to tradition, Abraham was born 292 years after the Flood.
Twelve New Testament Books mention Abraham.
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Muhammad, the founder of Islam, was a descendant of Abraham through Abraham's son (with his wife's servant), Shem.
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Nothing. God just chose him, which is a testament to God's grace. He did not make Abraham important because of a special past or a unique talent.
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