Avraham and the Idols: A Midrashic Reflection of a Biblical Story
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This lesson will examine the famous midrash about Avraham breaking his father’s idols. The analysis will use the literary analogy to the biblical story of Gideon, to explain that the purpose of the midrash is to clarify why God chose Avraham. Is the biblical assessment of Gideon and Avraham similar?