The patriarchs

This group holds the patriarchs, the founding fathers of the Abrahamic peoples, revered as the ancestors through whom the covenant and blessing descended. They stand at the head of sacred history in Judaism, Christianity and Islam alike.

The browser will find Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and the other forefathers of the biblical narrative. The entries describe each as scripture presents him, noting the shared reverence across the Abrahamic traditions and their differing emphases.