Genesis 11:27-28--Unraveling Abraham's Origins: Ur or Haran?

Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast! In this episode, host Lance Smith delves into the intriguing question of Abraham's origins as depicted in Genesis 11:27-28. Was Abraham's family from Ur of the Chaldees, or Haran? This episode explores different interpretations, scholarly hypotheses, and the cultural context of ancient geographical locations.

Join us as we analyze various scholarly perspectives and interpretations, including those of Martin Noth, Gerhard von Rad, John Van Seters, and E. A. Speiser. We'll also discuss historical and archaeological contexts, cultural and traditional factors, and the geographical confusion surrounding Abraham's origins.

Don't miss this fascinating discussion backed by impressive research, and find out why the traditional view that Abraham was from Ur of the Chaldees remains widely accepted today. Check the show notes for links to all the research discussed, and prepare to dive deep into this biblical mystery!

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1. https://a.co/d/7shn4hI (The Big Book of Bible Difficulties from Amazon)
2. https://a.co/d/bQKFWUi (The laws in the Pentateuch, and other studies by Martin Noth from Amazon)
3. https://a.co/d/gGPNvCp (Genesis, Revised Edition: A Commentary-The Old Testament Library by Gerhard von Rad from Amazon)
4. https://a.co/d/bm77YvC (Abraham in History and Tradition by John Van Seters from Amazon)
5. https://a.co/d/1VA7TXk (Genesis: Introduction, Translation, and Notes (The Anchor Bible, Vol. 1) by E. A. Speiser from Amazon