ishmael

The first Jew is widely regarded as a man of faith, but he was also a man of deep love.

Hagar and Ishmael are cast away at Sarah's behest.

An example of ancient surrogate motherhood and the biblical destiny of the child.

Abraham's first son also became the ancestor of a great nation.

Though she gave Abraham a son, she was banished.

We no longer need there to be unchosen children.

In his covenant with Avimelech, Abraham provides us with an example of how to build peace, justice, and kindness where they seem to be absent.