Episode XIB.016 - The Story of Jacob: Part Two

About this episode

This episode explores Jacob's journey to the East, his marriages to Leah and Rachel, and the growth of his family.

Jacob begins his odyssey, traveling to the lands of the East, where his uncle Laban and his cousins live. The fragile youth becomes a man. He marries Leah and Rachel, and has numerous children through them and their handmaids.

People in this episode

Host: Robert Paxton

Topics covered

• Biblical narrative
• Family dynamics
• Journey
• Marriage
• Parenthood

Keywords

• Jacob
• Leah
• Rachel
• Laban
• children
• odyssey
• marriage

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