800 - 700 לפנה״ס

As we explore the story of Abraham, let us first examine the world in which he lived and consider the things he might have known, based on archaeological evidence that has been found.

We start with the epic and apocalyptic story of the Flood. Abraham was well acquainted with Noah and the flood. Moreover, many myths around the world tell the tale of an ancient flood. The Book of Genesis records it in detail: Genesis 8:6-12

“At the end of forty days, Noah opened the window of the ark that he had made and sent out the raven; it went to and fro until the waters had dried up from the earth. Then he sent out the dove to see whether the waters had decreased from the surface of the ground. But the dove could not find a resting place for its foot, and returned to him to the ark, for there was water over all the earth… He waited another seven days, and again sent out the dove from the ark. The dove came back to him toward evening, and there in its bill was a plucked-off olive leaf! Then Noah knew that the waters had decreased on the earth. He waited still another seven days and sent the dove forth; and it did not return to him anymore.”

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