- published: 31 Dec 2013
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Terah or Térach (Hebrew: תֶּרַח / תָּרַח, Modern Téraḥ / Táraḥ Tiberian Téraḥ / Tāraḥ ; "Ibex, wild goat", or "Wanderer; loiterer") is a biblical figure in the book of Genesis, son of Nahor, son of Serug and father of the Patriarch Abraham, all descendants of Shem's son Arpachshad. Terah is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible and in the New Testament.
Most of what is told about Terah is recorded in Genesis 11:26-28. Terah's father was Nahor, son of Serug, descendants of Shem.[v.10] They and many of their ancestors were polytheistic. Regarding his children, Terah had three sons: Abram, Haran, and Nahor II.[v.26] He also had a daughter Sarai, wife of Abram. The entire family, including grandchildren, lived in Ur of the Chaldees.[v.31] One of his grandchildren was Lot, whose father Haran, Terah's son, died while living in Ur.[v.28]
Terah's son, Abram, had an encounter with God who directed him to take the entire family and leave Haran to the land of Canaan. Terah coordinated the journey intending to go to this new land, however, he ended up staying in Haran (biblical place),[v.31] a city that was along the way. He died in Haran at 205 years of age.[v.32]
Actors: Frank V. Ross (editor), Frank V. Ross (director), Frank V. Ross (writer), Kurt Naebig (actor), Anthony J. Baker (actor), Lonnie Phillips (actor), Allen Kalfas (actor), Denise Blank (actress), Joe Imbrogno (producer), Tim Baker (actor), Danielle Ostrowski (actress), Julie Rogers-Baker (actress), Bob Bryar (actor), Amy Bahde (actress), Doreen Bousque (actress),
Genres: Drama,Actors: Vittorio Gassman (actor), Barbara Hershey (actress), Renato Scarpa (actor), Francesco Carnelutti (actor), Maximilian Schell (actor), Vincent Riotta (actor), Mattia Sbragia (actor), Orso Maria Guerrini (actor), Richard Harris (actor), Gottfried John (actor), Paolo Bonacelli (actor), Christian Kohlund (actor), Kevin McNally (actor), Enrico Sabbatini (costume designer), Ennio Morricone (composer),
Plot: The Old Testament story of Abraham and the trials he endures. Commanded by God to lead his family to the promised land of Canaan with the promise that if he does so, his descendants will become a great and numerous tribe. His obedience, as well as that of his children and grandchildren, is severely tested as they prove their faith to God.
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