The Apocalypse of Abraham, which has been preserved in old Slavonic literature, falls into
two distinct parts (cf. the somewhat similar case of The Ascension of Isaiah). The first part,
contained in chaps. i.-viii., consists of a Midrashic narrative based upon the legend of
Abraham’s conversion from idolatry, which has several peculiar features.1 The second part
(chaps. ix.-xxxii.) is purely apocalyptic in character, and contains a revelation made to
Abraham about the future of his race, after his (temporary) ascent into the heavenly regions,
under the guidance of the archangel Jaoel,
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