One should not regard this declaration as suggesting that Worthington is anything less than dedicated to her craft as a historian, for she weaves scriptural, historical, and archaeological sources so extensively and impressively that she exemplifies nothing but the highest degree of scholarship. Nevertheless, for the sake of readability and just plain fun, the storyline is delicately dusted with the tasty spices of probably and possibly (5). This book is not a work of fiction because I’ve remained within the bounds of what is indicated by a combination of scriptural text, historical data, and archaeological evidence. She then proceeds to share the events of His life and the distinct role each family member played in the emergence of the first monotheistic faith on earth, but not before asking her readers to grant her a bit of freedom as a historian and storyteller.

Of those who do, how many could articulate the significant contributions of the Prophet Abraham? Frances Worthington, in Abraham: One God Three Wives Five Religions, succeeds in providing not only a chronological depiction of Abraham’s life but also a comprehensive narrative synthesized from a variety of scriptural and traditional accounts taken from Jewish, Christian, Moslem, and Bahá’í sources.Īt the outset, Worthington laments the difficulty inherently faced in “reating an exact timeframe for the events of Abraham’s life. Indeed, many reach adulthood without having read any religious scripture. Review published in: Journal of Bahá'í Studies, volume #22:1-4 (2012)Ĭompared with a generation ago, it seems that fewer people today, even those brought up in a religious home, understand much of religious history. Publisher: Wilmette: Bahá’í Publishing, 2011 Review of: Abraham: One God Three Wives Five Religions

Abraham by Frances Worthington