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The Patriarchs as Treaty Partners, Not Illegal Immigrants: A Biblical and Ancient Near Eastern Analysis

Posted on June 17, 2025 by nathanalbright

The characterization of the biblical patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—as “illegal” or “undocumented” immigrants represents a fundamental misunderstanding of both the biblical narrative and the broader context of ancient Near Eastern society. This anachronistic interpretation imposes modern categories of citizenship, national … Continue reading →

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