Category:Hagar (subject)
According to Jewish (Christian, and Islamic) traditions, Hagar was the concubine of Abraham, and the mother of Ishmael.
Overview
In Genesis 16, Abraham's wife Sarah was barren and gave to him her maidservant Hagar as his concubine. When Hagar became pregnant Sarah mistreated her. Hagar fled to the wilderness, but an angel convinced her to return and announced her the birth of her son Ishmael.
In Genesis 21, after the birth of Isaac, Sarah convinced Abraham to send Hagar and Ishmael away. Hagar and Ishmael were rescued in the desert by an angel who fed them and announced them that Ishmael would become the father of a multitude.
Hagar in ancient sources
- See Hagar (sources) -- survey of ancient sources
Hagar in Literature & the Arts
- See Hagar (arts) -- survey of fictional works
Hagar in Scholarship
Hagar is a literary character. Scholars have focused on the study of the Hagar legends in Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
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Pages in category "Hagar (subject)"
The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total.