First of all, in Isaiah 41:8, Abraham is called by God “my friend.” (See also 2 Chronicles 20:7.) How did Abraham become God’s friend? He did so the way anyone becomes friends with someone else.

God tested Abraham. The Binding of Isaac is a mystery that will never be completely understood. Commentators, philosophers, poets, and artists have tried to uncover its secrets — yet there ...

God chose Abraham because he desired to choose Abraham. A dramatic answer to this question is found in the Sefat Emet. He explains, based on the Zohar, that God’s call went out to all of ...

After a life lived with God and immersed in prayer, Abraham was given the ultimate test. He was asked by God, whom he loved and trusted, to offer up his own son.

Why does God call Abraham “my friend”? (Isaiah 41:8) Because Abraham introduced his friends to the imageless, formless One. His friends joined Sarah and Abraham in prayer each and every new moon.

When I become doubtful about the future of relationships between Muslims, Jews, and Christians, I often go back to the story of where it all began: with God calling Abraham to start something new.

In the Bible, Abraham comes on the scene at the very beginning of recorded history. Taking the Catholic Pulse. Switch to dark theme. Sign In. John Allen Jr. Staff. John Allen Jr. Charles Collins; ...