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What Was the Economy of Ur Like in Abraham's Day?

Discover the temple-centered economy of Ur and how it shaped Abraham's early world.

Timeline Focus: 2000 BCE

✨The Surprising Reality

In 2000 BC, temples in Ur controlled not only worship but also land, trade, and labor contracts.

🤔The Context Question

But here's what most people don't realize: the ziggurat wasn't just a religious center—it was the city's financial engine.

đź“šWhat We Know

Tablets from Ur detail temple storage of grain, livestock management, and trade with Elam. Abraham would have grown up in this environment. But seeing it clearly requires aligning biblical genealogy with economic records.

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Jump to 2000 BC and see exactly how temple life influenced Abraham's early world—discover how his call meant leaving behind more than idols.

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Ziggurat of Ur

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đź“–Biblical References

đź“śGenesis 11:31đź“śGenesis 12:1

Scripture references supporting this historical context

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