Episode XIB.018 - The Story of Jacob: Part Four

About this episode

The episode explores Jacob's return to the Promised Land and the challenges he faces with his family.

Jacob returns to the Promised Land, after surviving the reunion with his brother Esau. He meets a mysterious stranger and earns a new name at the river Yabbok. His daughter, Dinah, is violated near Shechem. His sons stir up trouble for him as they try to settle in the land.

People in this episode

Host: Robert Paxton

Topics covered

• Biblical stories
• Family dynamics
• Identity
• Conflict
• Land settlement

Keywords

• Jacob
• Esau
• Dinah
• Yabbok
• Shechem
• Promised Land
• family conflict

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Promised Land, Yabbok, Shechem

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