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Abraham: The Founder of Judaism

Abraham (Avraham) was the first Jew, the founder of Judaism, the physical and spiritual ancestor of the Jewish people, and one of the three Patriarchs (Avot) of Judaism.

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  • Abraham also plays a prominent role in Christianity and Islam, which are the other two major Abrahamic religions. Abrahamic religions trace their origins back to Abraham.

    How Abraham Founded Judaism

    Although Adam, the first man, believed in one God, most of his descendants prayed to many gods.

    Abraham, then, rediscovered monotheism.

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    Abraham was born Abram in the city of Ur in Babylonia and lived with his father, Terah, and his wife, Sarah. Terah was a merchant who sold idols, but Abraham came to believe that there was only one God and smashed all but one of his father's idols.

    Eventually, God called upon Abraham to leave Ur and settle in Canaan, which God promises to give to Abraham's descendants. Abraham agreed to the pact, which formed the basis of the covenant, or