2007-05-05 07:24:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Torah (old testament) says specifically the covenant between Abraham and G-d will only continue with Issac and his offspring and not Ishmael. However it does say Ishmael will be blessed to have many childern and be a great nation. See Genesis 17:19-20. The only other covenant with G-d and man mentioned in the Torah is the one with Noah and all of mankind not to destroy the world. If it is not in the Torah there is no reason to believe there is another covenant.
2007-05-08 17:55:06 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No.
In Judaism, there is no concept of "pluralism" in the sense of how some people today view things expressed as: "G-d gave Judaism to the Jews, Islam to the Muslims, Christianity to the Christians, etc. so they can all find their own way to Him".
Rather, G-d gave His covenant to the Jewish people and them alone. For gentiles, there is the seven Noachide laws and the option to convert to Judaism if they so desire.
If one examines the fundamentals of the various religions one realizes that this makes sense... all religions differ fundamentally so how can they agree that one is as suitable for one as the other?
2007-05-06 10:32:42 · answer #2 · answered by BMCR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this is clear from the Bible. God said He would make Ishmael into a great nation.
2007-05-07 21:42:39 · answer #3 · answered by mo mosh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there was never a covenant with Ishmael.....only Issac
2007-05-05 14:40:58 · answer #4 · answered by Marianne T 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
its possible.
All the more power to them if its true
Anyways its no concern of mine.
2007-05-07 23:10:51 · answer #5 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋