Abraham

The physical ancestor of Israel and an important figure for Jews, Muslims and Christians alike. His life is described in the book of Genesis, which describes him as a migrant who had God's blessing. He was originally called Abram, but was renamed Abraham (‘father of many') by God. God is said to have made a covenant with Abraham that cemented the relationship between God and the Jewish people. He is understood by Christians to be a role model in terms of his faith.