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For thousands of years, across continents and cultures, one name has echoed through the human story… a name shared in reverence by billions. Abraham. To some, he is the father of nations. To others, aprophet, a patriarch, a pioneer of faith. And to all who trace their spiritual lineage to him, he is a symbol of something profoundly human: the search for meaning, belonging, and the divine.
Three of the world’s great religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—look to Abraham as a foundational figure. Yet each tradition sees him through a different lens, shaped by centuries of interpretation, struggle, and hope. These faiths, often portrayed as divided, are in fact branches of the same ancient tree… rooted in the same soil, nourished by the same stories, and reaching toward the same sky.
But who was Abraham, really ? A man of unwavering faith ? A wanderer guided by visions ? A unifier—or the beginning of a long, complicated family history? This documentary does not seek to judge, nor to elevate one belief above another. Instead, it invites us to explore the shared heritage of the Abrahamic traditions—how they diverged, how they intertwined, and how they continue to shape the world we live in today.
Because beyond theology and ritual lies a deeper truth: the story of Abraham is, in many ways, the story of humanity itself. A story of migration. A story of promises and sacrifices. A story of identity, conflict, and reconciliation. A story of children—millions upon millions—who inherited not only his name, but his questions.
In a world often fractured by misunderstanding, the legacy of Abraham offers both a challenge and an opportunity. A challenge to confront the divisions that have grown between his descendants. And an opportunity to rediscover the common ground beneath our feet.
This is not just a historical journey. It is a human one. A journey into the beliefs that shape nations, the rituals that bind communities, and the stories that give people purpose. So join us as we walk the ancient paths of the Middle East, listen to the voices of scholars and believers, and uncover the threads that connect Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Threads woven across millennia… threads that remind us that, despite our differences, we are bound by a shared origin.
This is the story of faith. The story of identity. The story of a family whose branches span the globe.
This is The Children of Abraham . . .
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Overview & Key Concepts
Who are Children?
A child or children, is a human being between the stages of birth and puberty, or between the developmental period of infancy and puberty. The term
may also refer to an unborn human being. In English-speaking countries, the legal definition of child generally refers to a minor, in this case as a person younger than the local age of majority, regardless of their physical, mental and sexual development as biological adults. Children generally have fewer rights and responsibilities than adults.
Frequently Asked Questions
1.Are children born believing in a God?
Led by two academics at Oxford University, the £1.9 million study found that human thought processes were 'rooted' to religious concepts.
The project involved 57 academics in 20 countries around the world, and spanned disciplines including anthropology, psychology, and philosophy.
The co-director of the project, Professor Roger Trigg, from the University of Oxford, said the research showed that religion was “not just something for a peculiar few to do on Sundays instead of playing golf”.
"We have gathered a body of evidence that suggests that religion is a common fact of human nature across different societies. This suggests that attempts to suppress religion are likely to be short-lived as human thought seems to be rooted to religious concepts, such as the existence of supernatural agents or gods, and the possibility of an afterlife or pre-life."
