Abraham: Trials of Family and Faith - Hardcover

by Terence E. Fretheim (Author)

In an inviting style which showcases his literary discernment, theological sophistication and passion for the biblical text, Fretheim turns his attention to one of the most dramatic stories of the Old Testament - that of Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, Isaac and Ishmael.

Author Biography

Terence E. Fretheim is the Elva B. Lovell Professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he has also served as dean of academic affairs. His numerous past books include Jeremiah, Hope in God in Times of Suffering, and God and World in the Old Testament: A Relational Theology of Creation.