Bar-Ilan University Press

The Faith of Abraham

In the Light of Interpretation throughout the Ages

Edited by: Hannah Kasher, Moshe Hallamish, Yochanan Silman
A collection of essays depicting the figure of Abraham as reflected in texts from biblical to contemporary times, including Midrash, ancient and medieval philosophy, Kabbalah, as well as Christian and Islamic conceptions of Abraham as the father of the monotheistic religions.

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Danacode: 110-20043 ISBN: 965-226-255-2 Language: Hebrew Pages: 368 Weight: 800 gr Dimensions: 17X25 cm Publication Date: 01/2003 Publisher: Bar-Ilan University Press

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