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Abraham

(Encyclopedia) Abraham [according to the Book of Genesis, Heb.,=father of many nations] or AbramAbramāˈbrəm [key] [Heb.,=exalted father], in the Bible, progenitor of the Hebrews; in the Qur'an,…

Abraham, Spencer

ex-secretary of EnergyBirthplace: East Lansing, Mich.Born: 6/12/52

Brewer's: Abraham

His parents.According to Mohammedan mythology, the parents of Abraham were Prince Azar and his wife, Adna. His infancy.As King Nimrod had been told that one shortly to be born would…

Ibn Ezra, Abraham ben Meir

(Encyclopedia) Ibn Ezra, Abraham ben MeirIbn Ezra, Abraham ben Meirmâr [key], c.1089–1164, Jewish grammarian, commentator, poet, philosopher, and astronomer, b. Tudela, Spain. He traveled widely and…

Abram

(Encyclopedia) Abram: see Abraham.

Anquetil-Duperron, Abraham Hyacinthe

(Encyclopedia) Anquetil-Duperron, Abraham HyacintheAnquetil-Duperron, Abraham Hyacintheäbrä-ämˈyäsăNtˈ [key]Anquetil-Duperron, Abraham Hyacinthe, [key]Anquetil-Duperron, Abraham Hyacinthe äNkətēlˈ […

Nahor

(Encyclopedia) NahorNahornāˈhôr [key], in the Bible. 1 Abraham's grandfather. 2 Abraham's brother.