1. Life story of a nomad

3. Capital of the ancient civilization of Sumeria O ne of the most active and full of life cities Abraham was born in a wealthy family

6. Harran, a major commercial, cultural, and religious center in 3000 B.C

26. Patriarch of Judaism, Christianity and Islam Encountered God 11 times Gen 12:1, 12:7, 13:14, 15:1, 15:13, 17:1, 18:1, 21:12, 22:1, 22:12, 22:15 Sometimes through dreams and sometime face to face (through angels) Many of the encounters, God offered him promises of blessings to generation, some to warn about Sodom Tested two time (Asked to leave civilized country, asked to sacrifice son) Separated from Lot Gen 13:8 War to rescue Lot Gen 14:14

27. Encounter with Melchizedek Gen 14:18 Jesus Christ about Abraham - John 8:56 Hide the fact that Sarah was his wife two times Wives – Sarah, Hagar and Keturah Kids – Ishmael (Hagar), Issac (Sarah), Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah (Keturah) Angel with high dignity mentioned in Gen 16:13 Hagar encountered Angel with high dignity mentioned in Gen 22:15, 16 Covenant with Philistine king Gen 21:22 - 32

28. Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah near Mamre