Isaac Bashevis Singer

If I were able to choose any character in my book, Calamity, to be friends with, I would choose Abraham. Abraham handles supply trips and weapons care for the Reckoners and also goes out on the field or runs “point”. He is and excellent shot, so a great person to watch your back but also has great wisdom. For example, the text says, “Abraham told me not to be concerned; he said it wasn't uncommon for someone to spend a day or two in bed following something so traumatic.” (Sanderson 303). Not…

In Genesis 15, God came to Abram in a vision because after sinned entered the world in Genesis 3 He could no longer come to humanity in the flesh. The connection between God and humanity was cut off and that also introduced the fear of the Lord. When Yahweh comes to Abram, he commands him, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield” (15:1). He does this to guarantee that Abram knows who is speaking to him; it also reaffirms that he should not be afraid because he protection is with him. Abram…

For my second entry of my integrative report I had another one-on-one interaction with Jacob, the three-year-old boy from my last entry. Jacob is a false name I will be using throughout this report for confidentiality purposes. This visit was very similar to my last visit as I babysat at the home of the child and we visited the park down the street. Much like the last time we played in the basement, which had lots of toys to play with and a television. Jacob is part of a traditional nuclear…

The Faith of Abraham Abraham is one of the most outstanding characters of the Bible. The apostle Paul not only referred to him as the father of the Jews, but also of all who believe. (Rom. 4:11) He is an example of faith at its best. Abraham was born about five-hundred years after Noah and his family came out of the ark. He was 75-years old when God appeared to him in Ur and told him to “Get out of your country.” (Gen. 12:1) Now, that would be a hard thing to do, because home is a special…

Reflection In chapter 15 God confirmed the promises made in Genesis 12 vv. 2-3 and 7. The confirmation included God’s promise to bless Abram with offspring and give his offspring the land of Canaan. Abram believed God and God recognized his faith as righteousness. As a result, God entered into a covenant with Abram to confirm that He would keep His promises. Although the covenant settled Abram’s doubts, Abram’s wife Sarai was not sure she was included in the covenant (Gen 13:16; 15:5).…

men and running around getting things in order, Sarah is in the tent preparing the cakes. Even when the men sit to eat Sarah stays in the tent. The writer is offering a birth narrative for Isaac in order to fulfill The Lord’s promise to Abraham. Specifically the author is giving an etiology for the name Isaac which means laughter. Enter conversation with other…

“The general purpose of Genesis 12-50 is to carry forward God’s promise despite all obstacles” (Boadt 112). I think this can be really adaptable throughout all times in history because there will always be obstacles and struggles that we face, it is a part of being a human. Abraham showed us that it is possible to carry out God’s promise even though at some points it might be difficult. I think following through with a promise despite obstacles may be one of the reasons Abraham was so admired,…

Anthony Tram Ms. Ray HRE101 20 October 2015 Abraham’s Last Test In Genesis 22:1-19, “The Command to Sacrifice Isaac” (Gen 22:1-19), Abraham is given a test by God. This will have been Abraham’s last test, and possibly his toughest. God tells Abraham to “take your son […] and offer him there as a burnt offering” (Gen 22:2). Abraham listens to God and proceeds to take his son to Moira to sacrifice him as an offering. Before he manages to do so, an angel from God halts him and tells Abraham had…

The covenant that God made with Abraham was that God would give Abraham many many descendants. Abraham would now become the ancestor of many nations. God told Abraham that he would be very fertile and the he will produce nations from you, and kings will come from you. God said he will set up his covenant with Abraham and his descendants after you in every generation as an enduring covenant. God then said that he will be your God and your descendants’ God after you. God told Abraham that he will…

Sarah (originally named Sarai) was one of several women in the Bible who were unable to have children. That proved doubly distressing for her because God had promised her husband Abraham that he would be the father of the Jewish nation, with descendants more numerous than the stars in the sky. After waiting many years, Sarah convinced Abraham to sleep with her handmaiden, Hagar, to produce an heir. That was an accepted practice in ancient times. The child born of that encounter was named Ishmael…