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Who Were the 12 Tribes of Israel and Did They Exist?
The 12 tribes of Israel, named after Jacob's sons, are central to the Hebrew Bible narrative. Scholars question the ...
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The Myriad Meanings of Jacob’s Massive Ladder
The details of Jacob’s dreamtime vision will no doubt continue to be debated, just as sure as we spend our days ascending and ...
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West Bank historian slain in Lebanon might have been attempting to visit tomb associated with Simeon, son of Jacob – archaeologist
The post West Bank historian slain in Lebanon might have been attempting to visit tomb associated with Simeon, son of Jacob – ...
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Jacob's ladder and the new America
Jacob has fled from the murderous anger of his brother, Esau. He comes to a certain place, and he falls asleep. As he sleeps, ...
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The Strange Tale of Dinah
Jacob was silent when his daughter Dinah was held by the prince of Shechem, who asked Jacob for permission to marry her. When his sons agreed on the condition that all the men of Shechem circumcise ...