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What is the small strip of land along the eastern mediterranean site of the dead sea called?
The strip of land along the Eastern Mediterranean is Cyprus.
Who is the one person all three religions Judaism Christianity and Islam see themselves descended from?
All three religions argue that they are descendants of ABRAHAM.The Jews argue that they are descendants of Abraham through his grandson Jacob. The Christians argue that they are connected to Abraham through being spiritually grafted into Jewish community via Jesus Christ's sacrifice. The Muslims argue that they are descendants of Abraham (called Ibrahim in Arabic) by the fact that Muhammad was a descendant of Abraham's son Ishmael.
What are the descendants of people called?
Abraham was the ancestor of the Israelites, Arabs, Edumeans, and certain other Semitic tribes. See Genesis 25.
What was God promising by changing Abram to Abraham?
He promise that he would favor and protect Abraham's descendants.AdditionallyThe context of this in Bible in book of Genesis shows an everlasting covenant between God and all of Abraham's descendants for all generations and an everlasting possession of the land of Canaan.Genesis 17:4-8"As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations. I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. The whole land of Canaan, where you now reside as a foreigner, I will give as an everlasting possession to you and your descendants after you; and I will be their God."
How is a Mediterranean climate differ rent from he climate in eastern Europe and northern Europe?
The mediterranean climate is subtropical. Eastern Europe has a so-called land climate: hot in summer, cold in winter. Northern Europe has a so-called subarctic climate, in the west tempered by the influence of the (warm) Gulf stream.
What cruise companies offer voyages to the Eastern Mediterranean?
Many cruise companies offer voyages and cruises to the Eastern Mediterranean such as Oceania cruises and celebrity cruises. One is also able to discover reviews about cruise companies on a website called cruise critic.
Who followed the religion of Judaism?
Abraham's Hebrew descendants, later called the Israelites. For the last 2500 years the descendants of the Israelites have been called Jews, and they have continued following the religion of Judaism.
What land did God have in mind for Abraham's descendants to live in?
The land of Israel, which was at that time called Canaan. Note that this does not apply to all of Abraham's descendants, since Ishmael was not included in the covenant (Genesis 21:12) but Isaac was (Gen. ch.26). After Isaac, the covenant continued through Jacob (Gen. ch.28), whom God renamed Israel (Gen.ch.35).
What lush region that formed a great arc from the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf?
The so called 'fertile crescent'
Why do most Jews believe that they are the descendants of Abraham?
Muslim BeliefsMuslims do not believe that they are true descendants of Abraham, but they do believe that we are all god's creations, and so we are all related.
When did the people become known as Hebrews?
Abraham was called a Hebrew (Ivri) possibly because he came from beyond (evehr) the river. His family and descendants became known as Hebrews.
Who are Abraham's people?
Abraham was the ancestor of the Arabs, the Israelites, the Idumeans, and other peoples. However, only Isaac was considered Abraham's true successor (Genesis 17:21 and 21:12). Isaac fathered the people of Israel (through Jacob). See also:More about Abraham, Isaac and JacobAre the Israelites and Jews the same people?
