dec 30, 1713 BC - Abraham forms the first covenant with God
Description:
Abraham circumcises himself, and this act symbolizes the covenant between God and all his descendants. God promises to make Abraham the father of a great nation, and to give his descendants the land that later becomes Israel. This is the basis for male circumcision in the Jewish faith.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 30, 1713 BC
Now
~ 3742 years ago