At the end of their long estrangement as brothers, Jacob and Esau met again. Genesis 33 tells us that Jacob saw Esau approaching from the distance with 400 men and, afraid that Esau would order his me… more →
The Third Evevspatz wrote 2 weeks ago: The birth of Perez and Zerah recalls the birth of Esau and Jacob. The two sets of twins form a chias … more →
vspatz wrote 3 weeks ago: The following excerpt, based in part on this week’s portion, is from “Godwrestling: Jaco … more →
Eve wrote 1 month ago: At the end of their long estrangement as brothers, Jacob and Esau met again. Genesis 33 tells us tha … more →
Eve wrote 1 month ago: What I am writing about, among other things, is grief. It’s about the grief of standing alone, … more →
Eve wrote 3 months ago: I’ve been writing about how I’ve navigated the experience of being cheated in order to illustrate ho … more →
Eve wrote 4 months ago: On a dreary afternoon in the fall of 1974 I was walking in the hills of Zurich, feeling bleak and v … more →
Eve wrote 4 months ago: But I have stripped Esau bare, I have uncovered his hiding places so that he will not be able to con … more →
Eve wrote 4 months ago: And they came to Bethsaida. And they brought a blind man to Jesus, and entreated Him to touch him. A … more →
Ministry Addict wrote 5 months ago: The descendants of Jacob were chosen by God to be the people through whom He would bless the entire … more →
mswendy wrote 7 months ago: My mind is still twirling from ” The Incident”. In the fine LOST tradition, I’m as … more →
xxqkvasquez wrote 7 months ago: But this episode made me think about the Bible story of Jacob, who was one of fraternal twins born t … more →
knoxeagibbon wrote 7 months ago: But this episode made me think about the Bible story of Jacob, who was one of fraternal twins born t … more →
dunlapnynobligatory wrote 7 months ago: The speculation on what this scene could mean is unending. Visit the forum for the theories, though … more →
Ministry Addict wrote 7 months ago: God has a special relationship with the people and nation of Israel. There is no denying the importa … more →
Brian wrote 7 months ago: Our last encounter with Jacob revealed a man who had been overwhelmed by God’s persistent grac … more →
wepoplaski wrote 8 months ago: by Else Lasker-Schuler (1869 – 1945). Jacob and Esau (1914) Rebecca’s maid: a girl come fr … more →
Bram Janssen wrote 8 months ago: Here’s a fine article written by ‘Atheist under UR bed’ posted on AnAtheist on wha … more →
Dana wrote 1 year ago: Mike and I play that game all the time: for a MILLION dollars…would you run down the street na … more →
JC wrote 1 year ago: I. A QUESTION OF THE AGES. Is a Lie Ever Justifiable?–Two Proffered Answers.–Inducements … more →