The Life and Legacy of Abraham: A Comprehensive Overview
Abraham (Abram) is widely regarded as the father of monotheism and a key figure in the religious traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This article explores the life, legacy, and significance of Abraham in the Bible, and aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of this important historical figure.
Early Life
Abraham (Abram) was born in the city of Ur in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around the year BC. He was the son of Terah and the grandson of Nahor. He was married to Sarai. After some time in Ur, Abraham’s family moved northwest to Haran.
The Call of God
According to the biblical account, God called Abraham to leave his home in Haran and travel to a new land. God promised to give him a son, to make him the father of a great nation, and to bless all the nations of the earth through his children. Abraham obeyed and set out on a journey that would eventually lead him to the land of Canaan (modern-day Israel).
Covenant with God
In Canaan, God entered into a covenant with Abraham (Genesis 15), promising to give him and his descendants the land of Canaan as a possession. In return, Abraham agreed
Kyaw Aung Htet
Aung Kyaw Htet was born in in Myaungmya and studied at the State School of Fine Arts in Rangoon. He is a devout Buddhist and grew up in a small village -- two factors which have a strong influence on his art. Information about Buddhism in Burma can be found at His paintings of religious life in Burma show monks and nuns in a realistic manner, though non-essential objects are omitted from the paintings in order to draw attention to the individuals. Aung Kyaw Htet paints the faces of monks and nuns in great detail to show their humanity. This is in contradiction to most Burmese artists who usually omit facial details to focus on monks as symbols of religion rather than as human individuals. Aung Kyaw Htet's use of bright colours is attractive and draws the viewer's attention to the serenity in the paintings. He has participated in several exhibitions in Burma, Thailand (, , , ), Singapore (, ), Hong Kong (, ), Taiwan (), India () and Dubai () and his works are in the permanent collections of the National Art Gallery of Malaysia and the National Museum of Myanmar [Burma].
The Bible Story of Abraham
Abraham lived in the Old Testament days but is mentioned 72 times in the New Testament. The Hebrews Hall of Fame (in Hebrews 11) says, “From this one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and countless as the sands on the seashore. He is called “God’s friend” (James ), a moniker with special meaning because of the covenant God initiated with him. He was just a human like you and me, but Abraham’s story is part of our story and one we all should know.
Where Was Abraham Born?
Abraham (first known as Abram) was born the son of Terah, who lived near the southern Mesopotamian city called “Ur of the Chaldees.” contributor Maddy Rager explains this city (located in modern-day Iraq) worshipped a moon god called Sin. Abram went north because God had a plan for eternity that included this man and didn’t include worshiping Sin.
The fact that one day, of all of his years, Abram heard God call out to him is more than amazing. The idea that God told him to “leave your country, your people, and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you” demonstrates a relationship of trust or at least knowledge of God
AUNG KYAW HTET - MYANMAR INSPIRATIONS
AUNG KYAW HTET MYANMAR INSPIRATIONS SHIREEN NAZIREE AUNG KYAW HTET MYANMAR INSPIRATIONS SHIREEN NAZIREE _ new7_W 1 4/4/12, PM Published by Thavibu Gallery Co. Ltd. Silom Galleria, Suite /1 Silom Road, Bangkok, , Thailand Tel. + 66 (0) 2 , Fax. +66 (0) 2 Email. info@, Photography by Songgot Kondee, Richard Stowell, Tony The, Ernie Hill, Shireen Naziree, Jørn Middelborg, Aung Kyaw Htet, and the National Art Gallery of Malaysia Layout by Wanee Tipchindachaikul, Copydesk, Thailand Printed by Amarin Printing and Publishing Public Company Limited, Thailand Copyright Thavibu Gallery All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without prior permission in writing from the publisher. ISBN _ new7_W 2 4/4/12, PM AUNG KYAW HTET - MYANMAR INSPIRATIONS Table of Contents _ new7_W 3 Foreword by Jørn Middelborg 4 Acknowledgements by Aung Kyaw Htet 5 Myanmar - A Cultural Landscape 6 Aung Kyaw Htet - A Silent Journey 10 Rites and Rituals - The Art of Aung Kyaw Htet 16 Plates 27 4/4/12, PM FOREWORD Jørn Middelborg Thavibu Gallery Aung Kyaw Htet is a talented artist
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