man, Abram (later called Abraham), who lived 2,000 years before Jesus Christ. Answering a call of God, he emerged from an obscure past in Mesopotamia and travelled to Canaan. But he brought more than just his suitcase. With him were flocks, herds, servants, animal-minders, his family, and the tents they all camped in. God promised Abram that he would have many descendants—and that they would not always be nomads. The land of Canaan would become their home to occupy and enjoy. They would finally roll