Abraham
Abraham: His Place in Western Religions For Judaism, Abraham's covenant with God shows that actions are far more important than beliefs. Reading from Genesis 17:1-27, Abraham is shown to make a promise to God and God to Abraham that involves rights and obligations on both sides. By this covenant, Abraham and his people would agree to follow his laws, acknowledging Him as their sole king, and God would acknowledge them as his particular people and be especially mindful of them. God commands all of the believers and followers of Him to be circumcised as a representation to this covenant. Abraham agrees to have the Sons circumcised and so it is done. The covenant is formed, and so therefore, in a "wide sense", Judaism is the sum of the descendants of Abraham. The Christian foundation for the belief in Abraham as the father of their people is quite different. Christians do not stress the action, or the adherence to the law, as the predominant outcome of the covenant with Abraham. From reading Romans 4:1-24, it is reckoned that the circumcision was merely a symbol. The belief (faith) in God is what makes the promise valid. Abraham had faith and is therefore the father to all Christians. The writings in Romans 4 depict t
The scripture presents a belief that those who do not worship Allah and follow his will shall be cast into hell. Jews would also disagree with the fact that belief in Jesus had anything to do with Abraham at all as they do not believe that Jesus was the Messiah. Christians believe it is God's will and command that they should band together as the saving remnant of the people of Israel. Correct beliefs and good deeds act to gain God's grace and forgiveness. The writings put in place the importance of prayer and worship to Allah, the Creator of all men and women. The Christian religion is based upon the belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God. Muslim writings, as in The Cow 2:124-129, depict the covenant between Abraham and God as one promising to serve only one God, Allah and doing good deeds. By showing that all the Sons in the home of Abraham were circumcised, the demonstration of a communal religion is established. hat Abraham did not become right with God because of the circumcision but because of his faith. Muslims would agree with both religions accounts that Abraham and God had a special relationship and that Abraham chose to follow God's commandments and believe in one God, but they would also add that this God (Allah) taught Abraham complete submission to him and the Muslim traditions. However, Christians like Jews, would encourage a belief in one God and the golden rule as all three religions believe in. Jews view themselves as God's special treasure because through the covenant Abraham made, they have accepted the special vocation allotted to them. While Jewish people live a life based on self-worth, Christians beliefs are based on Jesus' self-worth. However, because Christianity does show belief in one God and does acknowledge the covenant established with Abraham, I think Jews would encourage Christian teachings over polytheistic or atheist teachings. The submission to be circumcised represents the first following of God's will and the establishment of a people to follow God's wishes in return for his promise of prosperity.
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