| #583019 in Books | 2012-11-20 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 8.25 x.75 x5.75l,.85 | File type: PDF | 216 pages||0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.| This is a useful book in that it reflects the various stages of ...|By Kate S.|This is a useful book in that it reflects the various stages of Jacob's life and behaviors. I used it in putting together a sermon, and plan to use it again in looking at what we can learn about ourselves from the personalities in the Old Testament.|0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.|||
|“Zakovitch draws a colorful picture of the complex and enigmatic patriarch, whose story is essential for understanding the traditions of ancient Hebrews regarding their early days. This is an irreplaceable, must-read book for whoever is interested
A powerful hero of the Bible, Jacob is also one of its most complex figures. Bible stories recounting his life often expose his deception, lies, and greed—then, puzzlingly, attempt to justify them. In this book, eminent biblical scholar Yair Zakovitch presents a complete view of the patriarch, first examining Jacob and his life story as presented in the Bible, then also reconstructing the stories that the Bible writers suppressed—tales that were well-known...
You easily download any file type for your device.Jacob: Unexpected Patriarch (Jewish Lives) | Yair Zakovitch. I was recommended this book by a dear friend of mine.
