Patriarchs (Bible)

:For uses not directly related to the Bible, see Patriarch and Patriarchy.

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Patriarch - Patriarchy

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The Patriarchs, known as the Avot in Hebrew, are Abraham, his son Isaac and his grandson Jacob. Collectively, they are referred to as the three patriarchs (sh'loshet ha-avot) of Judaism, and the period in which they lived is known as the patriarchal period.

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Hebrew - Abraham - Isaac - Jacob - Judaism - Patriarchal period

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Their primary wives – Sarah (wife of Abraham), Rebecca (wife of Isaac), and Leah and Rachel (the wives of Jacob) – are known as the Matriarchs. Thus, classical Judaism considers itself to have three patriarchs and four matriarchs.

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Sarah - Rebecca - Leah - Rachel - Matriarchs

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