Abraham, called from Babylon, emerged from a highly developed culture in northern Mesopotamia, specifically Ur of the Chaldeans, located on the east side of the Euphrates River. This region, distinct from the southern Ur in Shinar, was part of a sophisticated society where archaeological evidence reveals advancements such as calculus, running water under pressure in homes, and durable paints with vivid colors persisting for millennia. These findings suggest that Abraham was not a primitive figure but an articulate, well-educated man with the potential for great leadership when God called him. Abraham's genealogy traces back to Noah through Shem, Arphaxad, Eber, and Terah, establishing him as a descendant in the line through which God preserved His truth. Born in 1972 BC, when populations were small and nomadic, Abraham lived in an era without rigid national boundaries, under a patriarchal system of government where authority rested with the eldest and wisest of the clan. At the age of 75, in 1897 BC, he was called to leave his homeland, a significant moment that laid the foundation for the continuing preservation of God's truth and the lineage through which the Savior would come. Historical records and chronicles, such as The Austrian Chronicle, provide additional insight into Abraham's life before his calling. They describe him as a man of princely birth in Mesopotamia, married to Suzanna, a woman of royalty possibly from the Assyrian royal family, indicating Abraham's own high station. This marriage to royalty, alongside his esteemed lineage, underscores that he was not merely a nomadic figure but one of significant standing. Together, they had a son named Achaim, from whom a royal line in Austria is said to have descended, further highlighting Abraham's influential role in history.