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The Ladder of Jacob: Ancient Interpretations of the Biblical Story of Jacob and His Children (edit title/settings)

by James L. Kugel (Author) (edit contributors)

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Rife with incest, adultery, rape, and murder, the biblical story of Jacob and his children must have troubled ancient readers. By any standard, this was a family with problems. Jacob's oldest son Reuben is said to have slept with his father's concubine Bilhah. The next two sons, Simeon and... read more

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