For God’s sake!
We’re going to break
[Verse 1]
Did you look?
Fighting about the same book
Did you look?
How lame
Did you see
From river to sea
Did you see
It’s the same
[Break]
Book! Look!
[Chorus]
The same book (just look)
Abraham (the man)
It’s quite odd (the same God)
Good grief? (the same belief)
[Break]
Relief!
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]
[Verse 2]
By hook or crook
Fighting over the same book
Hook or crook
How dumb
Did you see
From river to sea
Did you see
It’s the same one
[Break]
Book! Look!
[Chorus]
The same book (just look)
Abraham (the man)
It’s quite odd (the same God)
Good grief? (the same belief)
[Break]
Relief!
[Instrumental,Saxophone Solo, Drum Fills]
[Break]
For God’s sake!
We’re going to break
[Bridge]
Ibrahim in Islam
Monotheism
Christianity, Judaism
Abraham
Preaching to the choir, I am
[Chorus]
The same book (just look)
Abraham (the man)
It’s quite odd (the same God)
Good grief? (the same belief)
[Break]
Relief!
[Instrumental, Bass, Drum Fills]
[Outro]
Good God!
[End]
A NOTE ON RELIGION
Abraham, known as Ibrahim in Islam, is a central figure in the religious traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. His story is recounted in the holy scriptures of these faiths, including the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), the New Testament, and the Quran.
Abraham is considered the patriarch of monotheism, revered for his unwavering faith and obedience to God’s commands. Here’s a brief overview of his story as depicted in these religious texts:
- Judaism: In Jewish tradition, Abraham is portrayed as the founding father of the Israelites, chosen by God to establish a covenant (brit) with him. According to the Book of Genesis, Abraham was born in Ur of the Chaldeans (in present-day Iraq) and later migrated to Canaan (modern-day Israel and Palestine) with his wife Sarah and nephew Lot. God promised Abraham that he would become the father of a great nation, and despite being childless in his old age, Abraham and Sarah miraculously conceived a son, Isaac. God tested Abraham’s faith by commanding him to sacrifice Isaac as a burnt offering, but at the last moment, God provided a ram as a substitute sacrifice. This event, known as the Binding of Isaac (Akedah), symbolizes Abraham’s ultimate obedience to God.
- Christianity: Abraham is also highly regarded in Christianity, where he is seen as a model of faith. The New Testament portrays Abraham as the spiritual ancestor of all believers. In the Book of Romans, the apostle Paul emphasizes that Abraham’s faith in God’s promises was credited to him as righteousness. Christians view the sacrifice of Isaac as a foreshadowing of the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ.
- Islam: In Islam, Abraham (Ibrahim) is considered one of the greatest prophets (nabi) and messengers (rasul) of God. His story is extensively detailed in the Quran, where he is revered for his submission to Allah (God). Like in the Hebrew Bible, Abraham is depicted as leaving his homeland and facing various trials and tribulations. In Islamic tradition, Abraham is commanded by God to build the Kaaba, the sacred sanctuary in Mecca, with the help of his son Ishmael. The story of the sacrifice is also present in the Quran, with Abraham prepared to sacrifice his son Ishmael in obedience to God’s command, but again, God provides a ram as a substitute.
The story of Abraham serves as a foundational narrative in these three Abrahamic religions, emphasizing themes of faith, obedience, and divine promise.