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    they are ancestors of Abraham, who owned this land and is buried here. This claim is made by Miriam Levinger as well and is based on an interpretation of Genesis 23. Miriam Levinger’s interpretation of the bible was driven by the literal text and the idea that this text speaks to the present while mine was driven by the narrator’s voice and influence on the plot and characters. Miriam is a Jew who is living in Hebron, she claims that she has the right to live there: “Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are

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    Relationships with God in Genesis and Persepolis From the beginning of Genesis, Abraham always showed unwavering devotion to God and his word, not even doubting him when he was told to kill his own son. Abraham never lost his faith in God, and willingly followed his guidance in order to show his dedication to his religion. In Persepolis, God also served as a huge support system and guide in Marji’s life, and in her youth she remained devoted to God and her religion. However, once Marji’s life

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    to build a tower tall enough to reach the heavens. God was angry, so sent confusion to the men by giving them different languages causing them to separate. God begins once again with a chosen man named Abraham. God told him to be faithful, and that he would be blessed with many descendants. Abraham wasn't patient with God and wanted to do things his own way. He went ahead and made a child with his wife’s maid

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    The Medieval period lasted from 500 AD to 1500 AD. With the fall and transformations of several empires Islam was conquering and increasing trade which caused its cultural interaction to spread. This caused for the Rise of Islam and an empire to occur, this came about because the key figure for the religion was Mohammed which was believed to be the last prophet, and also the way the religion unified people and communities that were at conflict with it’s monotheistic belief. At this moment in time

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    suited to an omnipotent deity, but that the Old Testament emphasizes as one of God's primary motivations.   When the angel first tells Abraham of God's wishes, Abraham states that he has never begrudged God anything, and although it pains him greatly, he will not begrudge God the sacrifice of his son. When he makes this speech, it appears that Abraham is accepting his fate with a brave face and a pounding heart, hoping that his bold acceptance of something he obviously feels is wrong will cause

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    Another similarity is the fall of man and the search for everlasting life. The snake is represented in both of the stories. Gilgamesh is searching for everlasting life, and the everlasting life is within a flower. Gilgamesh finds the flower but is confronted by the snake and drops it. However, in Genesis, a snake confronted Adam and Eve. It was Eve who would not have even thought about eating the forbidden fruit without the snake tempting her. She then turns around and offers the fruit to Adam. This

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    A Brief Look at Genesis

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    God sees our evil and floods the Earth only sparing Noah and his family. Our foolish acts that lead to various languages and nations from the tower of Babel can be found in Genesis 10:1-11:9. The patriarchs of the Bible begin here. The stories of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph can be found within Genesis. This is the creation of the covenant relationship with God. The Abrahamic Covenant begins here in Genesis 12:1-13 (Illustrated Bible Survey an Introduction, 2013). Here we learn what blessing

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    1.) List and fully explain the five pillars of the Muslim faith. When describing the five pillars of the Muslim faith, it is believed that this was the main foundation of the Muslim way of life. These five pillars give a true identity when it comes to the Muslim faith and lifestyle. One of the pillars is named Salat which is translated to Prayer in the English language. Throughout the day people would have to pray and it doesn't really matter where they do it. They have to at least do it five times

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    El Elyon

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    EL the name of God means strength, might, and power and Elyon literally means "Most High" and is used throughout the Old Testament. It expresses the extreme sovereignty and majesty of God and His highest preeminence. When the two words El and Elyon are combined - it can be translated as "the most exalted God."(Psa 57:2) We know God by many name but there is one name that reign supreme "El Elyon" Abram in chapter 14 of Genesis was faced with a crisis His nephew Lot with his family and possessions

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    Research 3 The life of Abraham Abraham was man of God who God call for His purpose and he called the friend of God and as well as the man of faith because he was known by his faith on God that means he said to God call ok. The call of Abraham God call Abraham to be means of blessing for all the world and God call him to be the line of messiah to accomplish the God’s great plan of redemption. In the call of Abraham he was called for the aim of God, when God call him to departure from his country

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