Abraham and Moses’ Impact on the Jewish Culture

way for the beginning of the Jewish culture. These two books, give both a history and

culture to the Jews. Through Abraham’s covenant with God, and Moses leading the Jews

out of Egypt, the Jewish people gain a sense of individualism for the first time. Steering

free from oppression, and inheriting a new confidence, the Jews are finally ready to

In Genesis, after chapter 11, God promises Abraham that his decedents will

forever be his “Chosen People”, and that He will make Abraham the father of a multitude

of nations through his descendants. God tells Abraham, at the age of 75, that Sarah, his

wife, would bear a child. God also has Abraham and Sarah migrate to Canaan. On a trip

to Egypt for food, the Egyptians notice Sarah’s beauty and order her to go before the

Pharaoh. Abraham lies and says that Sarah is his sister to escape a possible death, but the

Pharaoh soon realizes the truth. Luckily, before the Pharaoh could react, God intervenes

oppressed people to be recognized as individuals as part of the Jewish Religion.

by himself, with no one on his side?

accomplish the feat, were responsible for the Jewish Exodus.

were recognized as the people of God, the Jews. Now with God behind them, Abraham,

characteristics of these men are prevalent; Their patience and faith in God to guide them

his faith. His patience guides him through the grueling task of waiting for God’s plans to

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