Biblical faith is a watershed in our reflection on global gods. According to Emil Fackenheim, biblical faith is grounded in root events that create an abiding astonishment. And what is God doing in these root events? What does God want to happen? In this segment of the lecture David Shenk speaks about God's intention in creation, fall and the call of Abraham. Watch this video to learn how God was at work to redeem people and form them into His covenant nation.