Comparative Index to Islam: Hagar (Ajar)
Highlights differences between Islamic and Christian beliefs about the mother of Ishmael.
Hagar, Mother of the Arab Nation
A contemporary Baptist essay on the mother of Ishmael, concluding that the previously wicked woman was transformed after her encounter with an angel.
The Return of Hagar
A Chassidic interpretation of the concubine, including the belief that Abraham married her after Sarah's death.
Biblical Personalities: Hagar
A contemporary Jewish look at the second wife of Abraham.
Hagar
Biblical biography of the slave girl who bore Abraham's first son.
Jewish Encyclopedia: Hagar
Overview of Abraham's handmaid from the traditional Jewish perspective, including Talmudic commentary and a comparison with Islamic beliefs.
Jewish Virtual Library: Hagar
Brief profile of the priest, with links to pertinent Torah passages.
Yishmael and Hagar: A Perspective
Rabbinic commentary on some of the questions raised by the story of Sarah's expulsion of her rival.
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