Photo Gallery Abraham, The Common Father
Jews, Christians and Muslims include him in their prayers, and all three religions claim him for themselves. Who was Abraham, chosen by God as his first disciple, and who is now supposed to serve as a conciliatory biblical figure in the clash of civilizations?
An artistic representation of Abraham (an engraving by Ottaviani after a painting by Guido Reni, 18th century): "There has to be someone above all of these."
Foto: Getty Images
Abraham's purported burial site in Hebron in the West Bank: Religious leaders believe references to Abraham, who is prominent in Christianity, Judaism and Islam, can help start a dialogue between the religions and help to stop a conflict of civilizations.
Foto: AP
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