<span>Abraham (earlier known as Abram; see Abram and Sarai) was born in what is today Iraq, in the region of the Euphrates River. It was there that the LORD told Abraham to leave, not create an inheritance for his righteous purpose (see The Journey From Ur Of The Chaldees and Don't Look Back). "12:1 Now ...</span><span> </span>
In post-war Japan, the United States implemented a policy of "rebuilding the nation" The Allies had learned their lesson after WWI, when they were too harsh on the losers.
