Bible Study: The Patriarchs

The Patriarchs

• Abraham, known as "our father in faith," was born in Ur and his father was Terah.
• Abraham's wife was Sarah, and his nephew was Lot, who settled in Sodom.
• Abraham took his people to escape a famine in Egypt, but the Promised Land was Canaan.

Abraham's Family

• Sarah's slave girl Hagar was the mother of Ishmael, Abraham's son.
• Isaac was the son of Abraham and Sarah.
• Polygamy, or having more than one spouse, was practiced by Abraham.

The Covenant

• Abraham was promised a covenant, or a promise of love, from God.
• The birthright, or the firstborn's claim to the covenant and property, was significant.
• Baptism makes one a member of Christ's family, the Church.

Rebekah and Isaac

• Rebekah was the wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob.
• Isaac was the father of Jacob and Esau, and Rebekah played a significant role in their lives.
• Esau sold his birthright to Jacob.

Jacob and His Family

• Jacob, also known as Israel, inherited the covenant and was the father of twelve sons.
• Laban was the father of Rachel and Leah, who were Jacob's wives.
• Zilpah and Bilhah, maidservants of Rachel and Leah, were also wives of Jacob.
• Polygamy was practiced by Jacob.

Joseph's Story

• Joseph, son of Jacob and Rachel, was a Hebrew slave who became powerful in Egypt.
• Pharaoh was the ruler of Egypt, and Potiphar was his chief officer.
• Joseph resisted temptation by Potiphar's wife and was wrongly accused.
• A signet ring, symbolizing the pharaoh's power, was given to Joseph.
• Joseph's story is a type of Christ, or a prefiguration of Christ.

The Patriarchs

• Abraham, known as "our father in faith," was born in Ur and his father was Terah.
• Abraham's wife was Sarah, and his nephew was Lot, who settled in Sodom.
• Abraham took his people to escape a famine in Egypt, but the Promised Land was Canaan.

Abraham's Family

• Sarah's slave girl Hagar was the mother of Ishmael, Abraham's son.
• Isaac was the son of Abraham and Sarah.
• Polygamy, or having more than one spouse, was practiced by Abraham.

The Covenant

• Abraham was promised a covenant, or a promise of love, from God.
• The birthright, or the firstborn's claim to the covenant and property, was significant.
• Baptism makes one a member of Christ's family, the Church.

Rebekah and Isaac

• Rebekah was the wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob.
• Isaac was the father of Jacob and Esau, and Rebekah played a significant role in their lives.
• Esau sold his birthright to Jacob.

Jacob and His Family

• Jacob, also known as Israel, inherited the covenant and was the father of twelve sons.
• Laban was the father of Rachel and Leah, who were Jacob's wives.
• Zilpah and Bilhah, maidservants of Rachel and Leah, were also wives of Jacob.
• Polygamy was practiced by Jacob.

Joseph's Story

• Joseph, son of Jacob and Rachel, was a Hebrew slave who became powerful in Egypt.
• Pharaoh was the ruler of Egypt, and Potiphar was his chief officer.
• Joseph resisted temptation by Potiphar's wife and was wrongly accused.
• A signet ring, symbolizing the pharaoh's power, was given to Joseph.
• Joseph's story is a type of Christ, or a prefiguration of Christ.

The Patriarchs

• Abraham, known as "our father in faith," was born in Ur and his father was Terah.
• Abraham's wife was Sarah, and his nephew was Lot, who settled in Sodom.
• Abraham took his people to escape a famine in Egypt, but the Promised Land was Canaan.

Abraham's Family

• Sarah's slave girl Hagar was the mother of Ishmael, Abraham's son.
• Isaac was the son of Abraham and Sarah.
• Polygamy, or having more than one spouse, was practiced by Abraham.

The Covenant

• Abraham was promised a covenant, or a promise of love, from God.
• The birthright, or the firstborn's claim to the covenant and property, was significant.
• Baptism makes one a member of Christ's family, the Church.

Rebekah and Isaac

• Rebekah was the wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob.
• Isaac was the father of Jacob and Esau, and Rebekah played a significant role in their lives.
• Esau sold his birthright to Jacob.

Jacob and His Family

• Jacob, also known as Israel, inherited the covenant and was the father of twelve sons.
• Laban was the father of Rachel and Leah, who were Jacob's wives.
• Zilpah and Bilhah, maidservants of Rachel and Leah, were also wives of Jacob.
• Polygamy was practiced by Jacob.

Joseph's Story

• Joseph, son of Jacob and Rachel, was a Hebrew slave who became powerful in Egypt.
• Pharaoh was the ruler of Egypt, and Potiphar was his chief officer.
• Joseph resisted temptation by Potiphar's wife and was wrongly accused.
• A signet ring, symbolizing the pharaoh's power, was given to Joseph.
• Joseph's story is a type of Christ, or a prefiguration of Christ.

The Patriarchs

• Abraham, known as "our father in faith," was born in Ur and his father was Terah.
• Abraham's wife was Sarah, and his nephew was Lot, who settled in Sodom.
• Abraham took his people to escape a famine in Egypt, but the Promised Land was Canaan.

Abraham's Family

• Sarah's slave girl Hagar was the mother of Ishmael, Abraham's son.
• Isaac was the son of Abraham and Sarah.
• Polygamy, or having more than one spouse, was practiced by Abraham.

The Covenant

• Abraham was promised a covenant, or a promise of love, from God.
• The birthright, or the firstborn's claim to the covenant and property, was significant.
• Baptism makes one a member of Christ's family, the Church.

Rebekah and Isaac

• Rebekah was the wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob.
• Isaac was the father of Jacob and Esau, and Rebekah played a significant role in their lives.
• Esau sold his birthright to Jacob.

Jacob and His Family

• Jacob, also known as Israel, inherited the covenant and was the father of twelve sons.
• Laban was the father of Rachel and Leah, who were Jacob's wives.
• Zilpah and Bilhah, maidservants of Rachel and Leah, were also wives of Jacob.
• Polygamy was practiced by Jacob.

Joseph's Story

• Joseph, son of Jacob and Rachel, was a Hebrew slave who became powerful in Egypt.
• Pharaoh was the ruler of Egypt, and Potiphar was his chief officer.
• Joseph resisted temptation by Potiphar's wife and was wrongly accused.
• A signet ring, symbolizing the pharaoh's power, was given to Joseph.
• Joseph's story is a type of Christ, or a prefiguration of Christ.

The Patriarchs

• Abraham, known as "our father in faith," was born in Ur and his father was Terah.
• Abraham's wife was Sarah, and his nephew was Lot, who settled in Sodom.
• Abraham took his people to escape a famine in Egypt, but the Promised Land was Canaan.

Abraham's Family

• Sarah's slave girl Hagar was the mother of Ishmael, Abraham's son.
• Isaac was the son of Abraham and Sarah.
• Polygamy, or having more than one spouse, was practiced by Abraham.

The Covenant

• Abraham was promised a covenant, or a promise of love, from God.
• The birthright, or the firstborn's claim to the covenant and property, was significant.
• Baptism makes one a member of Christ's family, the Church.

Rebekah and Isaac

• Rebekah was the wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob.
• Isaac was the father of Jacob and Esau, and Rebekah played a significant role in their lives.
• Esau sold his birthright to Jacob.

Jacob and His Family

• Jacob, also known as Israel, inherited the covenant and was the father of twelve sons.
• Laban was the father of Rachel and Leah, who were Jacob's wives.
• Zilpah and Bilhah, maidservants of Rachel and Leah, were also wives of Jacob.
• Polygamy was practiced by Jacob.

Joseph's Story

• Joseph, son of Jacob and Rachel, was a Hebrew slave who became powerful in Egypt.
• Pharaoh was the ruler of Egypt, and Potiphar was his chief officer.
• Joseph resisted temptation by Potiphar's wife and was wrongly accused.
• A signet ring, symbolizing the pharaoh's power, was given to Joseph.
• Joseph's story is a type of Christ, or a prefiguration of Christ.

Abraham's Family

• Abraham was born in Ur and was the son of Terah.
• He was married to Sarah, who was the mother of Isaac.
• Abraham's nephew was Lot, who settled in Sodom.
• Abraham had a son named Ishmael with Hagar, Sarah's slave girl.

Travels and Promises

• Abraham took his people to Egypt to escape a famine.
• He was promised the land of Canaan, known as the Promised Land.
• Abraham is considered the "Father in Faith" because of his trust in God.

Jacob's Family

• Jacob was the twin brother of Esau and the son of Isaac and Rebekah.
• Esau sold his birthright to Jacob.
• Jacob was married to Rachel and Leah, and had two sons with each of them.
• He also had two sons with their maidservants, Zilpah and Bilhah.

Jacob's Journey

• Jacob inherited the covenant and was given the new name "Israel".
• He worked for Laban, his father-in-law, to marry Rachel and Leah.
• Jacob had twelve sons, and his family became known as the Israelites.

Joseph in Egypt

• Joseph was the son of Jacob and Rachel and was sold to Potiphar, an Egyptian officer.
• He became a powerful man in Egypt and was given a signet ring, a symbol of power.
• Joseph's brothers came to Egypt during a famine and bowed down to him, unaware of his true identity.

Important Terms

• Polygamy refers to the practice of having more than one spouse at a time.
• A covenant is a promise of love between God and man.
• Merciful love refers to God's actions in drawing good out of evil.
• A sacrament is a physical sign given by Christ to give us grace.
• Penance is a loving act to be done after confession, and absolution is the forgiveness of sins.
• The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a sacrament given by Jesus for the forgiveness of sins committed after Baptism.

Abraham's Family

• Abraham was born in Ur and was the son of Terah.
• He was married to Sarah, who was the mother of Isaac.
• Abraham's nephew was Lot, who settled in Sodom.
• Abraham had a son named Ishmael with Hagar, Sarah's slave girl.

Travels and Promises

• Abraham took his people to Egypt to escape a famine.
• He was promised the land of Canaan, known as the Promised Land.
• Abraham is considered the "Father in Faith" because of his trust in God.

Jacob's Family

• Jacob was the twin brother of Esau and the son of Isaac and Rebekah.
• Esau sold his birthright to Jacob.
• Jacob was married to Rachel and Leah, and had two sons with each of them.
• He also had two sons with their maidservants, Zilpah and Bilhah.

Jacob's Journey

• Jacob inherited the covenant and was given the new name "Israel".
• He worked for Laban, his father-in-law, to marry Rachel and Leah.
• Jacob had twelve sons, and his family became known as the Israelites.

Joseph in Egypt

• Joseph was the son of Jacob and Rachel and was sold to Potiphar, an Egyptian officer.
• He became a powerful man in Egypt and was given a signet ring, a symbol of power.
• Joseph's brothers came to Egypt during a famine and bowed down to him, unaware of his true identity.

Important Terms

• Polygamy refers to the practice of having more than one spouse at a time.
• A covenant is a promise of love between God and man.
• Merciful love refers to God's actions in drawing good out of evil.
• A sacrament is a physical sign given by Christ to give us grace.
• Penance is a loving act to be done after confession, and absolution is the forgiveness of sins.
• The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a sacrament given by Jesus for the forgiveness of sins committed after Baptism.

Abraham's Family

• Abraham was born in Ur and was the son of Terah.
• He was married to Sarah, who was the mother of Isaac.
• Abraham's nephew was Lot, who settled in Sodom.
• Abraham had a son named Ishmael with Hagar, Sarah's slave girl.

Travels and Promises

• Abraham took his people to Egypt to escape a famine.
• He was promised the land of Canaan, known as the Promised Land.
• Abraham is considered the "Father in Faith" because of his trust in God.

Jacob's Family

• Jacob was the twin brother of Esau and the son of Isaac and Rebekah.
• Esau sold his birthright to Jacob.
• Jacob was married to Rachel and Leah, and had two sons with each of them.
• He also had two sons with their maidservants, Zilpah and Bilhah.

Jacob's Journey

• Jacob inherited the covenant and was given the new name "Israel".
• He worked for Laban, his father-in-law, to marry Rachel and Leah.
• Jacob had twelve sons, and his family became known as the Israelites.

Joseph in Egypt

• Joseph was the son of Jacob and Rachel and was sold to Potiphar, an Egyptian officer.
• He became a powerful man in Egypt and was given a signet ring, a symbol of power.
• Joseph's brothers came to Egypt during a famine and bowed down to him, unaware of his true identity.

Important Terms

• Polygamy refers to the practice of having more than one spouse at a time.
• A covenant is a promise of love between God and man.
• Merciful love refers to God's actions in drawing good out of evil.
• A sacrament is a physical sign given by Christ to give us grace.
• Penance is a loving act to be done after confession, and absolution is the forgiveness of sins.
• The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a sacrament given by Jesus for the forgiveness of sins committed after Baptism.

Abraham's Family

• Abraham was born in Ur and was the son of Terah.
• He was married to Sarah, who was the mother of Isaac.
• Abraham's nephew was Lot, who settled in Sodom.
• Abraham had a son named Ishmael with Hagar, Sarah's slave girl.

Travels and Promises

• Abraham took his people to Egypt to escape a famine.
• He was promised the land of Canaan, known as the Promised Land.
• Abraham is considered the "Father in Faith" because of his trust in God.

Jacob's Family

• Jacob was the twin brother of Esau and the son of Isaac and Rebekah.
• Esau sold his birthright to Jacob.
• Jacob was married to Rachel and Leah, and had two sons with each of them.
• He also had two sons with their maidservants, Zilpah and Bilhah.

Jacob's Journey

• Jacob inherited the covenant and was given the new name "Israel".
• He worked for Laban, his father-in-law, to marry Rachel and Leah.
• Jacob had twelve sons, and his family became known as the Israelites.

Joseph in Egypt

• Joseph was the son of Jacob and Rachel and was sold to Potiphar, an Egyptian officer.
• He became a powerful man in Egypt and was given a signet ring, a symbol of power.
• Joseph's brothers came to Egypt during a famine and bowed down to him, unaware of his true identity.

Important Terms

• Polygamy refers to the practice of having more than one spouse at a time.
• A covenant is a promise of love between God and man.
• Merciful love refers to God's actions in drawing good out of evil.
• A sacrament is a physical sign given by Christ to give us grace.
• Penance is a loving act to be done after confession, and absolution is the forgiveness of sins.
• The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a sacrament given by Jesus for the forgiveness of sins committed after Baptism.

Abraham's Family

• Abraham was born in Ur and was the son of Terah.
• He was married to Sarah, who was the mother of Isaac.
• Abraham's nephew was Lot, who settled in Sodom.
• Abraham had a son named Ishmael with Hagar, Sarah's slave girl.

Travels and Promises

• Abraham took his people to Egypt to escape a famine.
• He was promised the land of Canaan, known as the Promised Land.
• Abraham is considered the "Father in Faith" because of his trust in God.

Jacob's Family

• Jacob was the twin brother of Esau and the son of Isaac and Rebekah.
• Esau sold his birthright to Jacob.
• Jacob was married to Rachel and Leah, and had two sons with each of them.
• He also had two sons with their maidservants, Zilpah and Bilhah.

Jacob's Journey

• Jacob inherited the covenant and was given the new name "Israel".
• He worked for Laban, his father-in-law, to marry Rachel and Leah.
• Jacob had twelve sons, and his family became known as the Israelites.

Joseph in Egypt

• Joseph was the son of Jacob and Rachel and was sold to Potiphar, an Egyptian officer.
• He became a powerful man in Egypt and was given a signet ring, a symbol of power.
• Joseph's brothers came to Egypt during a famine and bowed down to him, unaware of his true identity.

Important Terms

• Polygamy refers to the practice of having more than one spouse at a time.
• A covenant is a promise of love between God and man.
• Merciful love refers to God's actions in drawing good out of evil.
• A sacrament is a physical sign given by Christ to give us grace.
• Penance is a loving act to be done after confession, and absolution is the forgiveness of sins.
• The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a sacrament given by Jesus for the forgiveness of sins committed after Baptism.

Roman Empire

• The Gracchus brothers fought to bring reforms to the early Republic.
• Theodosius decided to divide the Roman empire upon his death.
• After the Battle of Adrianople, more Germanic tribes attacked Rome.
• The Justinian Code is a legal system that has been the basis of many countries' legal systems today.
• Octavian defeated Antony and Cleopatra in the Battle of Actium.
• A forum is a marketplace and a public square that many Roman cities are built around.

Roman Architecture and Leadership

• The Colosseum was begun by Emperor Vespasian.
• A long era of Peace and Prosperity began with the reign of Augustus.

Roman History and Mythology

• According to legend, Rome was settled by Remus and Romulus.
• The Aeneid, written by Virgil, depicts the founding of Rome.
• Spartacus was a gladiator who led a slave rebellion.

Early Christianity

• In 494 B.C., the Roman Plebians went on strike to protest for equal rights, leading to the creation of the Twelve Tables, Rome's first code of laws.
• Nero blamed the Christians for a fire that burned down most of Rome and outlawed Christianity.
• Icons are paintings of Jesus, Mary (the mother of Jesus), and the saints, or Christian holy people.

Medieval Europe

• The Byzantine Empire reached the height of its power in the 500s.
• Constantinople was formally called Byzantium.
• The Huns warred with the Visigoths.
• The Punic Wars were a series of wars fought between Carthage and Rome.

Church and State

• Friars were men in the new religious orders of the Franciscans and Dominicans who preached, served as missionaries, and aided the poor.
• The Great Schism was a dispute that deeply divided the Church and even led to three church leaders claiming to be the rightful pope.
• The Inquisition was a Church court that questioned and dealt with people accused of heresy.

Medieval Politics and Society

• Ivan III became king of the Russians and was called czar, which means “emperor.”
• Feudalism was the political and social order in which nobles governed and protected people in return for services.
• Charlemagne was crowned by the pope on Christmas day and declared him the new Roman emperor.
• The Battle of Hastings was fought between William, the Duke of Normandy, and Harold Godwinson.

Crusades and Islam

• Saladin was a brilliant general who led the Muslims in recapturing Jerusalem, which triggered the Third Crusade.
• The Reconquista was the struggle in which the Christians drove out the Muslims of the Iberian Peninsula.

Culture and Society

• Illuminations were manuscripts decorated with beautiful lettering and miniature religious paintings, created by monks.
• The Black Death was a plague that spread from Asia to Europe and was probably bubonic plague.
• Vernacular refers to the use of everyday languages, including early versions of English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German.
• Ghettos were separate neighborhoods where Jews were often forced to live.
• Chivalry was a system, spirit, or customs of a certain group, followed by Knights.