Abraham and Isaac

1. The first two patriarchs of the Old Testament . According to the Book of Genesis , God made a covenant with Abraham, telling him to leave his own country and promising to give his family (the Hebrews ) the land of Canaan. This was the Promised Land . God also promised to maintain the covenant with Abraham's son Isaac . After a time, God tested Abraham by telling him to sacrifice Isaac as a burnt offering. Abraham obediently placed Isaac on an altar and took a knife to kill him. Then an angel of the Lord appeared and told Abraham to spare his son, because Abraham had proved his faith.

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Both Jews (see also Jews ) and Arabs ( see Arab-Israeli conflict ) claim descent from Abraham: Jews through Isaac, Arabs through Abraham's other son, Ishmael. Abraham's devotion to God makes him a model of faith to Jews (see also Jews ) and Christians (see also Christian ) alike.

“The bosom of Abraham” is a term used in the Gospel of Luke , and in poetry often refers to the peace of heaven .