The Genesis Project
Genesis 12

Monotheism

90 words · October 19, 2025

A thought about Abraham:

The story of Abraham occurs during a time when nations had their own local “greatest deity.” That god was supposed to be the most powerful, thus “many gods.” As a kingdom grew, it “proved” the greatness of a particular deity.

But the story of Abraham starts with being called to wander. Away from empire, to view many empires and to see the absolute irrationality of a theology built upon it.
The God of Abraham only makes sense to those who wander. An empire is an idol.

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