by Willis J. Beecher The prophetic literature says that the calling of Abraham from Ur of the Chaldees was the beginning of Israelitish history. At that time, these writings say, Yahaweh made a promise to Abraham, the benefits of which extend to all mankind. This promise was the heart of the creed of what the prophets regard as the true religion of Yahaweh in Abraham’s time. This literature further affirms that the promise was renewed to Israel when Israel became a nation, still with