A respected teacher of scripture with a u-tube teaching channel believes that Abraham worshipped idols, and he bases his understanding om Joshua 24:2: -
Joshua 24:2: - 2 And Joshua said to all the people, "Thus says the Lord God of Israel: 'Your fathers, including Terah, the father of Abraham and the father of Nahor, dwelt on the other side of the River in old times; and they served other gods."
Is this holder of a PHD in theology right in his belief that Abraham worshipped idols, before God called Him out of UR to go to an earth that He would show him.
I would like to hear what other people think.
In “basic”…my perspective;
I think it was “common”…(Jews and Gentiles) occupying same lands, as neighbors, under a Gentile political governance…to have a mix of “religious” standings to …simply do works and provide for their own.
Abram’s dad’s employment to support his family…making idols…which apparently was a lucrative enterprise to support his family.
No surprise…men today…build, make, manufacture…what the market will bare…and sons often learn and do the same crafts as their dads.
I think the Scripture is not so much indicating…Abram / his dad were worshiping “idols”… but by making and selling…were “contributing” to an “increasing”… and “negative” result for the (Hebrews)……common…
Not much different today… manufacturing “detrimental” so called “games/ entertainment” flooding the younger generation…as common, ok, and many are underlying, wicked and evil.
Just saying…some manufacturers…making a living…may or may not, allow their “own children” to use, have…the very things they manufacture…. And the BUT…the products are everywhere…with children’s friends and influence.
Just saying….seems…Gods agenda …had a bigger intent for Abrams ..”offspring”…than to be influenced by the “Gentiles growing dominance of Political power and Religious and Society Influence.”
Perse’…I see no indication ABRAM WAS worshiping idols.
The …one door closing…to open another concept.
Glory to God,
Taken
